People’s State Of The Nation: Karua Accuses Government Of Colluding With Corruption Cartels
The Mt Kenya Times 
Earlier today at NARC-Kenya HQ, Martha Karua, Mukhisa Kituyi, and Dr. Ekuru Aukot, engaged young leaders and fellow Kenyans on the state of our nation.
By: Cynthia Masibo
Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua has accused the government of colluding with what she describes as “corruption cartels” that are controlling state affairs.
Speaking yesterday at her party’s headquarters in Nairobi, Karua pointed fingers at the administration of President William Ruto, asserting that his regime has failed the nation and left it teetering on the edge of a leadership crisis.
She was accompanied by several politicians led Kivutha Kibwana, Mukhisa Kituyi and Ekuru Aukot, who supported her stance on corruption and governance.
Karua expressed grave concern over the state of governance, noting that corruption has become deeply entrenched in the country’s political fabric. According to the seasoned politician, graft has not only undermined public trust in the government but also eroded the integrity of national institutions, particularly the Judiciary. She accused the Ruto administration of shielding corrupt officials by manipulating the justice system to protect those in power.
“We must uproot this cancer with determination and vigor,” Karua stated emphatically.
“It demands not only robust legal frameworks but a cultural shift, a collective repudiation of graft in all its forms.”
She argued that the current administration cannot effectively tackle corruption because it is actively involved in undermining justice.
She also pointed out the increasing number of economic crimes cases being withdrawn from court, suggesting that these actions were deliberately orchestrated to protect the ruling elite and their associates.
Karua also raised concern over the growing number of land-grabbing incidents across the country, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to these injustices.
She claimed that both public and private land are being illegally acquired, and that the authorities are doing little to hold those responsible to account.
“Cases of land grabbing are on the rise, with both private and public land being targeted,” Karua said. “The state appears to be under the control and capture of corruption cartels.”
Kibwana also addressed the issue of rising abduction cases in the country, which have sparked widespread public outcry, saying there has been little to no effort from the government to apprehend the culprits behind those acts that are perpetrated by the law enforcement officers.
This, he argued, is yet another indication of the state’s inability or unwillingness to maintain law and order.
Karua was particularly critical of what she termed the government’s deliberate disregard for the rule of law, suggesting that the administration is complicit in fostering an environment where illegal activities, such as land grabbing and abductions, can thrive without consequences.
“The rising cases of abduction and the state’s apparent inaction are alarming. When the custodians of the law are allegedly involved, the very foundation of justice is at risk,” she stated.
The Narc-Kenya leader called for greater accountability and good governance, emphasizing that the time for change is overdue. She stressed the need for strong, ethical leadership that would prioritize the welfare of Kenyan citizens over the interests of corrupt power brokers.
“The call for good governance has become of age. We can no longer tolerate wanton mismanagement and leadership that prioritizes the few over the many. It’s time for those in power to be held accountable,” she concluded.
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