Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party, has announced her intention to run for the presidency in the next general elections, declaring she will not accept any second-tier role. She made this declaration to the Kenyan diaspora in Seattle, USA on July 12, 2025.

• Karua emphasized, “I’m done with the running mate business. This time, I’m going for nothing less than the presidency.”
• The event included former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• Karua condemned the current administration's approach to protests, stating, “We have an unrepentant system one that issues shoot-to-kill orders.”