People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has stated that she is well-suited to lead Kenya as a prospective presidential candidate under the United Opposition, pledging to deliver results for citizens.
Speaking at ACK Wangunyu Church in Ndenderu, Kiambaa, during the burial of Grandmother to Ndenderu MCA David Mwaura, Karua drew on the concept of maternal care, arguing that women’s experiences in nurturing families prepare them to govern effectively—caring first for men and then for their children.
“Now that our men have not shown us that they have the best capability of ruling this country for the years they have been elected, they should support me to take this country to the next front,” Karua told the gathering.
During her address, Karua also took a firm stance on integrity, asserting that individuals linked to corruption cases should be barred from contesting any elective office, regardless of their public standing. She further affirmed that the United Opposition remains intact and plans to agree on a single joint presidential flagbearer by next year.
Her presidential ambitions received public endorsements from local leaders at the event, including Ndenderu MCA David Mwaura and Limuru East MCA Macharia Kawambui. Both legislators noted that Karua’s steadfastness since the dawn of multiparty democracy proves she has stood the test of time and deserves an opportunity to lead the nation.
Mwaura, who is seeking the Kiambaa parliamentary seat on a PLP ticket, explained that his decision to align with Karua was motivated by her resilience and integrity. “It’s not by any coincidence that we are supporting Karua, but the will and zeal she has for the country is very telling. I am confident of clinching this seat through her counsel and guidance,” Mwaura said.
Echoing these sentiments, Kawambui—who is defending his Limuru East ward seat—remarked that the time has come for Kenya to elect a female president, urging women across the country to unite behind one of their own.
