People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has expressed her readiness to back a single opposition presidential candidate for Kenya’s 2027 General Election, provided the selection process is fair and transparent. However, the veteran politician firmly ruled out taking up a running mate position again. Karua’s remarks come amid mounting pressure on opposition figures to unite and field a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming election.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sifa FM, Karua emphasized that Kenyans are desperately seeking relief from current socio-economic hardships and that her leadership will focus on delivering that liberation. She highlighted the PLP as a truly national party dedicated to ensuring all regions achieve development without political or regional bias. Karua criticized past and present administrations for consistently failing to allocate adequate equalization funds, which she argued has left many areas lagging behind.
She noted that while the Constitution provides a clear framework to protect citizens and guarantee equitable distribution of resources, both national and county governments have frequently prioritized the interests of a select few. If elected president, Karua pledged to reset this balance by ensuring every Kenyan is given an equal opportunity to benefit from national development and public services.
Addressing the management of public funds, the PLP chief stressed the necessity of strictly adhering to constitutional guidelines on public finance. She argued that true leadership requires prioritizing the genuine needs of the people over self-serving interests. With many Kenyans currently facing severe economic challenges, Karua called for national unity across ethnic lines, framing tribal cohesion and fiscal responsibility as the primary pathways to national recovery.
Land ownership remains a critical issue for millions of citizens, and Karua urged the government to properly empower and safeguard the independence of the National Land Commission so it can effectively resolve ongoing disputes. She attributed widespread landlessness and the squatter crisis to selfish political leaders who have historically grabbed public lands for personal gain.
While Karua expressed a willingness to forgive leaders who have wronged Kenyans in the past, she made it clear that forgiveness will not grant them a free pass back into power. She insisted that all candidates seeking public office must undergo rigorous vetting to ensure that those responsible for historical injustices, including withholding title deeds, are held accountable before being allowed to represent the public again.
