Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has signaled her intention to run for Murang'a governor in the 2027 General Election, potentially challenging incumbent Governor Irungu Kang’ata.

• Alice Wahome declared that Murang'a will elect a woman governor in 2027.
• Incumbent Governor Irungu Kang’ata has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) to defend his seat.
• This sets up a potential showdown between Wahome, a strong ally of President William Ruto, and Kang’ata, who is aligned with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Alice Wahome, has signaled a potential bid for the Murang’a gubernatorial seat in 2027.

• Wahome stated, "Once 2027 comes, there will be so many elective seats available that my comrades and I will be willing to go for. This time round, the Governor of Murang’a County must be a woman; it is high time."
• The key individuals involved are Alice Wahome and the incumbent Governor Irung'u Kang'ata.
• This announcement comes as Governor Kang'ata, ranked as Kenya's best-performing governor with an 80 per cent approval rating in August 2026, plans to defend his seat.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for unity within the Mt Kenya region, urging residents to resist political divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election and defend the Kenya Kwanza administration.

• Kindiki emphasized that political competition should not fracture communities, highlighting that elections are temporary while communities and the nation endure.
• The Deputy President stressed that voters should evaluate leaders based on their achievements rather than rhetoric, defending the Kenya Kwanza administration's development agenda.
• He affirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto's government, stating his intention to remain within it and leverage the region's position for development.