Speaking on Saturday, November 1, during a public rally, Karua said women have the same ability to lead as men and should no longer be judged unfairly.
Karua made the remarks while reacting to criticism aimed at Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu, who is facing protests after her re-election.
She said it was unfair for some Kenyans to use the challenges in Tanzania as an excuse to question women’s leadership.
“I was asked what I think about what is happening in Tanzania,” Karua said.
“I replied that Idi Amin was not a woman, and neither was Adolf Hitler. So we cannot blame all women just because one woman is being criticized.”
The former Justice Minister said Kenya has been led by men since independence, and it is time to allow a woman to lead the nation.
She insisted that women are capable, responsible, and deeply connected to the struggles of ordinary citizens.
“This time round, the Kenyan cake must also be handed to a woman so that everyone’s rights can be protected,” she told cheering supporters in Kirinyaga County.
Karua also called on Kenyans to judge leaders by their actions and not their gender.
She said both men and women have the potential to do good or bad, depending on their character and leadership style.
“If a man does wrong, we do not blame all men. The same should apply to women,” she stated firmly.
Her comments came as Tanzania continued to experience tension after President Samia Suluhu was declared the winner of the October 29 election with 98 percent of the vote.
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu has accused Suluhu’s government of arresting opponents and blocking fair participation in the polls.
Karua, who was Raila Odinga’s running mate in the 2022 General Election, said her party will continue pushing for equality, justice, and inclusion in Kenyan politics.
She urged citizens to believe in women’s potential and give them a fair chance at leadership.
“The time for Kenya’s first female president is now,” she concluded confidently, as the crowd applauded her message of hope and change.
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