Martha Karua
KenyapoliticianFemaleb. 19674.9Global Dominance: 0.01%Martha Karua is a prominent Kenyan opposition politician who hosted the launch of a book that Kizza Besigye attended before his forceful arrest, symbolizing regional solidarity among opposition figures in East Africa.
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Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi.
The making of EAC friction after Martha Karua is deported from UgandaKenya· 2026-06-23
Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi.
Friction in EAC as Karua is deported from UgandacKenya· 2026-06-22Martha Karua is the leader of the People's Liberation Party and was deported from Uganda while attending a legal proceeding.
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordealKenya· 2026-06-22
Martha Karua is to be deported after being denied entry to Uganda.
Martha Karua to be deported after being denied entry to UgandaKenya· 2026-06-22Martha Karua was blocked from entering Uganda while trying to join a legal team.
Kenya's ex-justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers body says
United Kingdom· 2026-06-22People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua noted the dread a parent feels receiving news that their child has been caught up in tragedy.
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victimsKenya· 2026-05-28
Martha Karua, the PLP party leader, is committed to backing a single candidate for the presidency.
Opposition leaders storm Nakuru, pledge unity to end Ruto's presidency in 2027Kenya· 2026-02-27
Martha Karua is among the opposition figures competing rather than complementing each other.
History will repeat itself if the Opposition goes to 2027 elections dividedKenya· 2026-02-24
Martha Karua urged the government to return to the rule of law to restore order in the country.
'You will not steal our votes'- Opposition warns Ruto ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-02-22Martha Karua is another politician who has declared interest in the presidential race against William Ruto.
Opposition leaders must stop tarnishing Matiang'i's nameKenya· 2026-02-20
Martha Karua, the leader of the People's Liberation Party, has raised alarm over systematic sexual violence against women in Uganda.
Human rights advocates raise alarm over sexual violence in UgandaKenya· 2026-02-08
Martha Karua criticized the government for supporting favoritism.
Gachagua vows video reveal of church attackersKenya· 2026-02-07
Opposition leader Martha Karua accused Marjan of mismanaging the elections he oversaw.
Opposition signals court showdown after Marjan's exit as IEBC CEOKenya· 2026-02-04
Martha Karua said the council must uphold its constitutional mandate to ensure security and the rule of law.
'We know them by name,' Gachagua alleges covert unit behind Sunday attackKenya· 2026-01-30
Martha Karua stated that the united opposition aims to remove the pain caused by Ruto's leadership.
United Opposition rubbishes division rumorsKenya· 2026-01-29Martha Karua is part of the People's Liberation Party and is involved in the opposition's demands to the IEBC.
Opposition issues demands to IEBC, threatens mass action if not addressedKenya· 2026-01-28Martha Karua leads the People’s Liberation Party, contributing to the opposition's efforts.
United Opposition faces tough call on picking candidate to challenge RutoKenya· 2026-01-24
Martha Karua is celebrated for her role in the fight for democracy in Kenya.
Gatekeeping the struggle: The quiet tragedy of activism in KenyaKenya· 2026-01-18
Martha Karua is highlighted as one of the opposition leaders present at the event.
How to rescue Kenya's opposition and oversight role after the pollsKenya· 2025-12-19On May 19, he seethed with anger when lawyer Martha Karua was deported from Tanzania.
Jamhuri's big hero is rights defender KhalidKenya· 2025-12-13
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party, warned that Kenya is fast graduating into a dictatorship.
Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strainKenya· 2025-12-10
Martha Karua accuses the government of weaponising poverty to buy political loyalty.
Karua accuses State weaponising poverty to win political loyaltyKenya· 2025-11-29
Martha Karua now says the Opposition will retreat, analyse the events surrounding the by-election, and decide on the next course of action.
Karua: We will sit as opposition and review by-election lossKenya· 2025-11-29Martha Karua is a member of the People’s Liberation Party who visited Raila Odinga's grave.
Gachagua the only top politician yet to visit Raila's gravesiteKenya· 2025-11-07Sankok accused PLP Party Leader Martha Karua of meddling in Tanzania’s internal matters.
EALA MP Sankok claims Tanzania polls met constitutional standardsKenya· 2025-11-05
Martha Karua is a reputable lawyer and international human rights defender known for speaking truth to power.
Ruto will bag Luo votes if he picks Mama Ida as a running-mateKenya· 2025-11-04
Martha Karua has accused president William Ruto of state capture, weaponisation of law to silence dissent and betrayal of nations collective dream which he swore to protect.
Karua accuses Ruto of state capture, weaponising law and betraying nation's dreamKenya· 2025-11-01
Martha Karua is one of the Azimio leaders present during the presidential election petition hearing.
Why Raila Odinga never lost faith in courts despite painful legal defeatsKenya· 2025-10-31
Martha Karua has said that Raila was a democrat and most of his life was spent fighting for the rights of the people.
Life after Raila - The StandardKenya· 2025-10-22
Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto of dishonoring the legacy of the late Raila Odinga.
'He was uncomfortable:' Karua reveals Raila's private doubts about Ruto's administrationKenya· 2025-10-21