Martha Karua Speaks On Her Future In Azimio
Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc-Kenya party, and Jeremiah Kioni, the embattled secretary general of the Jubilee party, denied on Monday that they are leaving the opposition coalition.
The two spoke at the official inauguration of the Kamwene Leadership Forum, which they spearheaded to advance the interests of the Mount Kenya region.
Some observers have cited the new political formation as the commencement of the former minister’s departure from Azimio.
She competed as the running mate of Raila Odinga in the 2022 elections.
“Right now, we are not talking about the race but about the unity of Mt Kenya people. Kalonzo Musyoka is our brother. We are in Azimio to stay but we still have Kamwene Caucus to champion Mt Kenya issues,” Karua noted in a statement on Monday.
Since Ruto assumed office a year ago, Karua has been vocal in his opposition to him, criticizing his policies and alleging that he stole their presidential victory.
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Karua has also criticized the president for invading opposition parties to deny them a majority in Parliament, thereby granting Kenya Kwanza a legislative bye-pass.
During the press briefing, Karua stated that it was within Raila’s discretion to endorse any leader he desired, in response to a question about a recent endorsement in which Raila was quoted endorsing Kalonzo’s 2027 presidential bid, which he has since denied.
“He wrote a statement of clarification, but even if he had endorsed [him], it would be within his right. An endorsement does not in any way curtail the chances of any other person who may wish to enter the race,” Karua stated.
There are rumors of a rift between the Karua and Raila factions in the Azimio coalition, with the former Gichugu member of parliament reportedly unhappy with the ongoing bipartisan discussions.
Initially, Kioni was not a member of the team, and Central Kenyan leaders allied with the coalition lamented their exclusion.
Later, he was appointed head of the technical team that assisted the Azimio team headed by Kalonzo Musyoka.
Martha Karua Speaks On Her Future In Azimio
