People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto of being determined to destabilise Kenya to remain in power, warning that his approach poses a danger to the country’s stability ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking during an interview on a local media station on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Karua painted a concerning picture when asked to look ahead and describe what 2027 will look like.

“2027, it’s going to be all campaign, but judging from what we are seeing today, it doesn’t look good,” she said.

Controversial statement

The former Justice Minister recalled statements attributed to Ruto during the 2024 Gen-Z demonstrations, characterising them as evidence of dangerous reasoning.

“And by the way, he said those words one time. During the Gen-Z demonstration, he said if there’s no Kenya for him, there will not be a Kenya for anybody else. That’s a very dangerous way of reasoning,” Karua said.

Karua said the President’s actions suggest he believes Kenya cannot exist without him.

“It looks like Ruto is determined to burn down the country. Maybe in his book, if there’s no William Ruto, there’s no Kenya,” Karua stated.

She emphasised that the presidency is a position of service, not ownership.

“You are one person, you’ve been given the honour of sitting in the highest seat. The country doesn’t belong to you. And that seat is not a title deed, which you can wave in our faces,” the PLP leader stated.

Call for humility

Karua urged Ruto to remember that he serves the nation rather than ruling over it.

“Remember always, you’re a servant of the nation, not a master of your own. So if you think we are too much, you can go home and somebody else will take it,” she said.

The United Opposition leader contrasted her own approach to leadership, saying she would prioritise listening to Kenyans’ views.

“And I keep saying, given the opportunity, I would listen to Kenyans carefully. And if they don’t agree with me, even if I think I’m doing well, I would give way to them. That’s what the Constitution says,” Karua stated.