This archive report was first published on 20 August 2021.
Martha Karua, the leader of Narc-Kenya, has made it clear that she has no intention of being Deputy President William Ruto's running mate in the next General Election.
Speaking to Inooro TV on August 18, 2021, Karua emphasized that she would reject any offer to join Ruto in his bid to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Instead, Karua has set her sights on the Kirinyaga county governorship, a position she previously won in 2017 but had her victory stolen.
‘I have said this time and time again, my only political interests are to run for the gubernatorial seat of Kirinyaga County. I have no interest in being Ruto’s running mate,’ she said.
However, Karua did not rule out the possibility of seeking the presidency in the future, stating that if God gives her more years, she still wants to be President.
She also urged Mt. Kenya leaders to join hands ahead of the 2022 elections, warning that if they don’t plan, others will plan ahead of them.
Furthermore, Karua faulted President Kenyatta for excluding Mt. Kenya leaders in the recently held State House meetings with Opposition politicians, suggesting that the President wants to intimidate them and later extend his political interest in the region.
