People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua on Friday called on Kenyans to unite against what she described as the country’s mismanagement of resources and abuse of public funds. She said citizens must come together across political, social, and generational lines to demand accountability and better service delivery.
“The question is not about an individual. It’s a question of what people stand for,” Karua said during an interview on Radio Generation, urging a collective vision for the nation’s future.
Karua, whose party’s message centers on unity and liberation, emphasized the need for Kenyans to reclaim control over national resources and public institutions.
“We are calling upon Kenyans to unite so that we liberate the country. Unite, liberate — we need to liberate ourselves from electoral manipulation, from abuse of our resources, to rescue ourselves from the denial or lack of access to health,” she said.
The PLP leader criticized the government for what she called confusion and mismanagement in the health sector. She argued that funds intended for public healthcare are being misused, leaving citizens to shoulder high medical costs.
Referring to the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority (SHA), Karua claimed the previous system, while imperfect, had been functional. “NHIF had its issues which could be rectified. Removed. It brought in something that is not working for the people,” she said. “It doesn’t matter how many times he and his cronies say it works. It is the people who would know whether it works.”
Karua described SHA as “a scam” that exposes families to massive bills. She cited a personal example: “My dad was in hospital 10 days ago, you have a bill of Sh360,000, SHA is paying for you Sh17,000 which is less than the amount of money he had to pay upfront.”
Beyond healthcare, Karua pointed to widespread problems in the education sector, including issues with primary school capitation, confusion over Grade 10 placements, and university funding gaps. “We are having such a terrible time… the problems are all over,” she said, noting that hundreds of thousands of learners are reportedly staying at home due to these challenges.
She also condemned the government over youth unemployment, accusing it of mismanaging the economy and failing to create meaningful job opportunities. “You close the window for jobs for youth, then you abuse and misuse them by hiring some of them as goons,” Karua said.
Karua insisted that national unity is key to restoring accountability and improving essential services. She said Kenyans must stand together to reclaim their country and build a system that works for all citizens.
