Martha Karua’s PLP announces leadership change after Asha Bashir’s resignation
The People’s Liberation Party (PLP), led by Martha Karua, has appointed Deputy Secretary General Jacob Gitau as Acting Secretary General following the resignation of Asha Bashir. In a public notice posted on Friday, October 23, 2026, the party said its National Executive Committee had formally accepted Bashir’s resignation and confirmed Gitau’s assumption of office. The […]
The People's Liberation Party (PLP), under the leadership of Martha Karua, has named Jacob Gitau as Acting Secretary General. This move came after the resignation of Asha Bashir, who stepped down from her position. The party confirmed Gitau's appointment in a public notice dated October 21, 2026, stating that the transition took effect on October 13, 2026.
The leadership change was aimed at maintaining continuity in the party's operations. Karua expressed gratitude to Bashir for her dedicated service and called upon party members to support Gitau in his new role. The PLP reaffirmed its commitment to unity and progress, vowing to continue pursuing its objectives for the benefit of its members and the people of Kenya.
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