Karua Declares Herself Best Suited for Presidency
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has voiced strong confidence in her bid to become the country’s next president as preparations intensify for the 2027 General Election.
Addressing supporters in Mwea on Sunday, she argued that the moment has arrived for a woman to lead the nation and insisted she is the most qualified candidate for the role. Karua pointed to her previous service as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Mwai Kibaki administration as evidence of the integrity the country requires.
She called for the opportunity to have a woman head the government and fairly distribute national resources. “This time, allow a woman to be President of the country and divide the national cake, and I am the most suited for the job. This is the time for the country’s cake to be shared by a woman, none other than Martha Wangari Karua,” she declared. Karua added that she remains open to collaborating with like-minded individuals while ensuring leadership positions go only to those who prioritise the nation’s interests.
The veteran politician has already ruled out accepting a deputy president role within the United Opposition coalition. She maintains that she will either pursue the presidency herself or back the candidate selected through the alliance’s agreed process. This stance leaves her co-principals, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, David Maraga and Edwin Sifuna, facing a complex decision over who will emerge as the coalition’s flag bearer.
Karua reiterated her position in an earlier interview, stressing that she has no interest in serving as a running mate after her previous experience. “I will support the one who is chosen in accordance with the rules we have set. The only thing I will not do is be a running mate. That one I say. I’ve no wish to be a running mate. I did a good run with Raila Odinga. That’s just about enough. But it’s all or nothing,” she stated. Her firm approach underscores a determination to compete at the highest level rather than settle for a secondary position.
The remarks come amid growing political realignments as opposition figures position themselves ahead of the next election cycle. Karua’s insistence on either leading the ticket or stepping aside for a properly chosen candidate adds another layer of negotiation for the United Opposition. How the coalition navigates these ambitions will shape the broader contest for power in the years ahead.
