[PHOTOS] A purple affair as Karua rebrands party

The party’s symbol has been changed from a red rose to a purple rose.

by Allan Kisia

News27 February 2025 - 16:34

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Karua said they will be putting the people first in all the steps they will make.
Gachagua said Karua has the necessary experience, and courage and will help the Mt Kenya region move forward.

*Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and LDP party leader Martha Karua during the launch of the outfit, formerly Narc Kenya on February 27, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY*

The Narc Kenya Party has rebranded to PLP as part of the preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Among leaders at PLP’s party leader Martha Karua’s big day on Thursday included former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka.

The new party colors are purple, lilac, and white, moving away from Narc Kenya’s red, white, and green.

The party’s symbol has also been changed from a red rose to a purple rose.

Karua sought to explain the change of colours in the rebranding.

“We have retained its flower symbol and the motto as revealed in the past. Purple is a rallying call for unity amid political divisions. It is what we are seeing in the country. We welcome all to come and join this home. We are beefing up this story and more details.

Karua said they will be putting the people first in all the steps they will make.

"I salute your courage and resilience in the face of adversity, qualities that we need as we fulfill our joint commitment to rally together leaders from across the nation to address the many challenges facing the people of Kenya,'' Karua said.

The former DP expressed joy, saying he will be a happy man for uniting with Karua.

Gachagua said Karua has the necessary experience and courage and will help the Mt Kenya region move forward.

Others at the event were former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana, former Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Mukhisa Kituyi, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala.

Among the new party officials announced includes Kelvin Kile, who is the national deputy party leader. Asha Bashir has been confirmed as the party’s Secretary General.

Kinangop politician Ribathi Gichuke has been confirmed as the national organizing secretary, while Haniel Basilio is the party youth leader.