People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has declared that she would serve only one five-year term if elected president in the 2027 General Election, saying the move would demonstrate that leadership is about service rather than personal power.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Karua said a single term would be enough to reset governance and restore public trust in state institutions.
“If Kenyans give me a chance to serve at the highest level, I would only do a five-year term so that Ruto must know when we in the opposition are telling him one term, one term is not a curse,” she said. “You got five years, rejoice, show your best in the five years.”
Her remarks appeared to reference criticism by opposition leaders who have argued that President William Ruto should focus on delivering within his constitutional term rather than political positioning ahead of the next election cycle.
Karua emphasized that her proposed single-term presidency would prioritize rebuilding institutions and restoring adherence to the rule of law.
She said the goal would be to stabilize governance systems and leave a functioning framework for future administrations.
“I am not yet there, give me the chance, I will be one term, but in that one term, I will lay the foundation, returning the country firmly on the rule of law path, fighting corruption, strengthening our institutions of governance, and leading the way in serving Kenyans, not going there for self-aggrandizement,” she stated.
The remarks come as political realignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 polls, with opposition figures outlining reform agendas focused on accountability, institutional independence, and economic relief.
Karua has positioned herself as a governance reform advocate, often stressing constitutionalism and anti-corruption measures as central pillars of her political agenda.