Description: (Kenyan Politician and Women's Rights Activist)
Martha Karua is a prominent Kenyan politician and former Member of Parliament for Gichugu Constituency. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and previously served as the Minister for Justice until her resignation in April 2009. Karua is recognized for her advocacy for women's rights and democratic reforms. She contested the presidency in 2013 under the Narc-Kenya ticket. In the 2022 Kenyan general election, she was selected as the running mate for presidential candidate Raila Odinga, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape.