Karua: Opposition will involve Kenyans in choosing 2027 presidential candidate
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua says Kenyans will have a role in determining the candidate who will carry the united opposition’s presidential ticket in the 2027 General Election. Karua, speaking during an interview with K24 TV on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, saud the opposition parties continue discussions on how to select a single […]
Martha Karua, the leader of Kenya's People's Liberation Party (PLP), has revealed that ordinary Kenyans will play a part in choosing the opposition's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking to K24 TV on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Karua said the opposition parties have been discussing the method to identify their candidate but did not disclose any details.
The process, once finalized, will be shared with the public to ensure their views influence the selection. Karua emphasized that the candidate should embody qualities like integrity, competence, and vision. She expressed confidence that supporters of the various opposition presidential hopefuls would back the final nominee if the process is agreed upon and followed.
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