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People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua says the Wantam movement has grown into a national force that cuts across ethnic and regional divides.
Speaking to a local TV station on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Karua dismissed claims that the movement is confined to Central Kenya, asserting that Wantam enjoys support even in President William Ruto’s home region of Sugoi.
“It’s false to say Wantam is only in Central Kenya. Is Ukambani in Central? What about Western or Gusii? Wantam has been embraced nationwide—even in Sugoi,” Karua said.
Positioning herself as a reformist ahead of the 2027 elections, Karua accused Ruto’s allies of spreading lies to downplay Wantam’s growing appeal. She described the movement as the voice of ordinary Kenyans frustrated by corruption, economic hardship, and political deceit.
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Karua faulted President Ruto’s government for reckless spending amid widespread economic struggles, accusing it of wasting taxpayer money with no accountability.
“The PLP will focus on sealing corruption loopholes. There’s blatant theft and misuse of public funds—like selling a bottle of water worth KSh30 at KSh500. That must end,” she said.
She criticised the government’s spending priorities, citing the planned purchase of luxury items and choppers while hospitals lack medicine and the Social Health Authority (SHA) remains dysfunctional.
“You can’t buy new suits when your family member is sick. Ruto’s office allegedly spends KSh1 million daily on tea while Kenyans can’t afford basic healthcare—that’s unacceptable,” Karua stated.
Karua pledged to implement strict financial reforms, transparency in budgeting, and prudent management of public resources if elected. She said PLP’s agenda will centre on economic fairness, healthcare reform, and better education.
She urged Kenyans to reject leaders who live extravagantly while citizens suffer, insisting that genuine leadership is about serving people, not exploiting them.
“True leadership means serving the people—not living off them,” she said.
Karua’s remarks have stirred online debate, with many Kenyans praising her bold stand against corruption and wasteful governance, while critics accuse her of using the issue for political gain.
