People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has expressed strong confidence in her chances of clinching the presidency in the 2027 General Election, saying she has received full backing from her party to seek Kenya’s top office.
Speaking during a radio interview on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Karua said she was ready to take on the challenge and steer the country toward a new era of accountability and good governance.
“I look ahead at the possibilities before me, and there is an election in 2027. Therefore, there is a chance for me to be the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya the President,” she declared.
“I have already been given the go-ahead by the People’s Liberation Party. My role now is to work hard to promote myself and the ideals of PLP as I prepare to be our presidential flag bearer.”
Opposition in Talks Over 2027 Strategy
Karua’s declaration comes as the united opposition continues internal deliberations on who will carry its presidential flag in the 2027 race against President William Ruto.
Other potential contenders have also emerged, with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka already endorsed by his allies, while Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party leader Rigathi Gachagua insists he remains the only opposition figure capable of unseating Ruto.
Despite growing speculation about divisions within the opposition, Gachagua has dismissed claims of disunity, maintaining that the movement remains united around shared ideals.
“There may be slight differences in how leaders view things, but those leaders are not the opposition. The real opposition is the people of Kenya and they are united to a man,” Gachagua said.
He added that the ‘Wantam Movement’, a grassroots campaign pushing for civic and political change, continues to gain momentum across the country.
“We, the leaders, only offer direction; we are not the opposition. The opposition are the people of Kenya,” he reiterated.
Governance at the Core of Karua’s Agenda
Karua underscored that good governance will be central to her campaign, noting that Kenya’s economic and debt challenges stem from poor leadership.
“You cannot talk about public debt without addressing governance because that’s how we got here. To manage or stop debt, we must improve governance. Everything depends on it,” she emphasized.
As the countdown to the 2027 elections gathers pace, analysts say the opposition’s unity and strategic coordination will determine whether it can mount a serious challenge to President Ruto’s re-election bid.
