Moment when Martha Karua was the only ‘man’ standing

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua during an interview with The Standard in Nairobi. February 5, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Previously nicknamed the ‘Iron Lady’ of Kenya, Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua is the latest sensation regarding choice of Raila Odinga’s running mate in the August election.

Three factors have been mentioned to be in her favour. Foremost is that of the names floated as likely running-mate for Baba, it is Martha who can sparkle the much-needed excitement to recede Deputy President William Ruto wave in critical Mount Kenya.

Many agree the combination of President Uhuru Kenyatta hitting the ground to campaign for Baba in the mountain and a Karua name on the ballot is just the antidote needed to extinguish Ruto’s candle in the region and the shortest route to consign him to the opposition benches in August.