Ruto mourns Martha Kurua’s father
President William Ruto has joined political leaders across the divide in mourning the death of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua. Mwalimu Jackson Karua died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with Martha announcing his death in a statement shared on social media. She said she had visited her […]
President William Ruto expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of fellow political leader Martha Karua. Mwalimu Karua, a dedicated educator and public servant, died on September 27, 2026. Martha Karua announced his death in a social media statement, describing their shared visit to him before receiving the news of his demise.
The president joined leaders from various political parties in mourning Karua's loss, praising his impact on generations through his work. Karua herself recalled her father as a principled teacher who instilled values of education, character, and integrity in her life, and expressed her profound loss upon his death.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Leaders across political divide mourn Martha Karua’s father peopledaily.digital
- Karua announces death of father Jackson Karua kahawatungu.com
