Martha Karua

Martha Karua

Verified Candidate

President Candidate

Sitting Candidate Term: 2022-2027
PLP National
800,000 supporters
Joined Sep 19, 2025

Biography

Former Justice Minister and anti-corruption crusader.

Manifesto

Fight corruption, promote gender equality, and ensure justice for all Kenyans.

Key Issues

Anti-corruption, gender equality, justice reform, good governance

Experience

Minister for Justice, Member of Parliament, Lawyer

Recent News

Martha Karua's father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, dies

By Okinda Benjamin • Sep 27, 2026

Martha announced his death on Sunday after visiting him in Kirinyaga with her siblings earlier in the day.

Martha Karua Warns Ruto Government’s Days in Power Are Numbered

By Judy Kendi • Sep 4, 2026

PLP leader Martha Karua has intensified her criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, accusing Kenya Kwanza of overseeing rights violations and governing through fear, intimidation and impunity.

Martha Karua Urges Women to Prioritise Competence Over Gender in 2027 Politics

By Judy Kendi • Aug 17, 2026

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has urged women seeking elective positions to embrace healthy political competition, focus on competence and avoid attacking rivals, while encouraging them not to let financial constraints discourage them from contesting.

Martha Karua to Lead PLP Grassroots Mobilisation Drive in Murang’a

By Judy Kendi • Jul 29, 2026

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua is set to tour Murang’a County as the party intensifies grassroots mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Martha Karua Says Gachagua Remains Eligible to Contest Presidency Despite Impeachment Appeal

By Judy Kendi • Jul 22, 2026

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has argued that Rigathi Gachagua is still eligible to contest any elective position, including the presidency, as his impeachment appeal has not been fully determined.

Wambugu Ngunjiri Praises Martha Karua for Opposing Early Endorsement of Kalonzo

By Judy Kendi • Jul 10, 2026

Former Nyeri Town MP Wambugu Ngunjiri has praised PLP leader Martha Karua for opposing what he described as premature efforts to endorse Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the United Opposition's 2027 presidential flag bearer.