Nairobi: People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Leader, Martha Karua, has condemned the growing trend of human rights violations in the country in the form of extrajudicial killings and abductions, she alleged, were being carried out by the police.
According to Kenya News Agency, Karua made these remarks while speaking in Embu Town during a meeting with women grassroots leaders, referencing the latest incident involving the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor, Alex Kiptotich. Karua emphasized that the surge in political intolerance reflects authoritarian practices by the Kenya Kwanza (KK) Regime. She accused the government of ignoring and downplaying these human rights violation cases, describing it as a recipe for chaos that threatens to destabilize the country’s democracy.
Karua criticized the police for their alleged involvement in these violations, stating, “The police pretend not to know about these cases, yet we know that the abduction squad is from the police.” She stressed that Kenyans have had enough of these human rights violations.
Highlighting the opposition’s stance, Karua mentioned that the united opposition coalition is advocating for a regime change to end systematic human rights violations, police brutality, and state-sponsored abductions. “We need a government that respects the people, their lives, and their rights, and we are, therefore, telling the KK regime that their days are numbered. Kenyans will not tolerate this kind of thing,” she asserted.
On the matter of electoral integrity, Karua dismissed claims from government leaders about potential rigging in the 2027 elections, affirming that the opposition is equally prepared to vote and protect their votes. “We are telling those who have been talking of rigging that the practice ended with Ol-Kalou. We will vote and guard our votes,” she declared.
Karua also urged voters not to equate leadership with financial status, emphasizing that leadership should be assessed based on capability, track record, and integrity. “We do not need handouts but services,” she said, highlighting that the culture of handouts provides only temporary relief while leaving national needs unaddressed.
