In her statement, Martha Karua paid tribute to the long and arduous journey she shared with the Odinga family during Kenya’s Second Liberation — a period that defined a generation of political activists who risked persecution in pursuit of democracy, justice, and human dignity.
She recalled the personal and collective sacrifices that accompanied the fight against authoritarianism, reaffirming her respect for those who championed democratic reforms at great personal cost.
“Mama Ida and I have shared many moments alongside Raila in the long and difficult journey of Kenya’s Second Liberation. As we mourn a comrade and a patriot, we also renew our commitment to the ideals he lived and fought for,” Martha Karua said.
Her words struck a deeply political tone, framing the moment not merely as one of mourning but of renewal.
The ‘Iron Lady of Kenyan Politics’ emphasized that the struggle for true liberation remains unfinished, calling upon Kenya’s political class to uphold the values of integrity, constitutionalism, and equality that guided the reform movement of the 1990s.
Martha Karua emphasized that the vision of a just and accountable government — one that respects freedoms, upholds justice, and protects the rule of law — must not fade with the passing of reform-era leaders.
But even as the nation reflects on the sacrifices that shaped Kenya’s modern democracy, Karua’s statement is both a eulogy and a challenge — a call to action directed at leaders and citizens alike to continue the unfinished work of liberation.
Her message from Bondo reverberates as a moral and political declaration: that freedom, justice, and democracy are not inherited, but constantly defended.
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