The rise of the Iron Lady
The ‘iron lady’, as she is popularly known, is the second born child of Mr and Mrs Jackson Karua from Kimunye village, Gichugu constituency.
Narc Kenya leaders parents describe her as decisive, firm but obedient and respectful. Karua defended President Kibaki after the disputed 2007 elections and walked out on Moi.
She attended Kabare Girls Boarding School before joining Kiburia Girl’s Secondary School. She then moved to Ngiriambu Girls before settling at Karoti Girls where she sat for her East African School Certificate.
She served at Kibera and Makadara Law courts for some time during which; she had not come into the public limelight.
She was Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs before the Constitution of Kenya 2010 was implemented. Karua held the position until she resigned in April 2009.
