Martha Karua has sparked fresh political debate after defending her role in the 2007 election period and taking aim at Kenya’s leadership choices.
Karua criticised Kenyans for electing leaders previously linked to cases at the International Criminal Court, arguing that the country “rewards Hague suspects with the presidency.”
Her remarks appeared to reference past charges faced by figures including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and others accused over the 2007 post-election violence, though most cases were later dropped....To Read More CLICK HERE
“You reward Hague suspects with the presidency. Serving Kibaki wasn’t a crime. I was to him what Orengo was to Raila.”
The remarks come amid ongoing public scrutiny of 2007 events, especially as Karua positions herself ahead of the 2027 general election (she has already declared her presidential bid).
They also echo her long-standing defence of the Kibaki era, where she has repeatedly argued that her support was principled and limited to her mandate as an agent.
Karua’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online: supporters hail her clarity and consistency, while critics accuse her of rewriting history or downplaying the broader context of the disputed polls and subsequent violence.
This latest intervention underscores the enduring shadow of the 2007/2008 crisis in Kenyan politics — even 19 years later — as leaders continue to grapple with legacy questions ahead of the next election cycle.
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