Pioneer governors eyeing comeback after 10 years in the cold

Those who have declared interest to run again are already facing stiff competition from a new generation of political contenders...

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Several pioneer governors, who were first elected in 2013 and lost their seats in 2017, are planning comebacks for the 2027 General Election after a decade out of office.

Of the 11 governors first elected in 2013, a significant number are eyeing a return to county leadership.
Notable figures include former Governors Evans Kidero (Nairobi), Isaac Rutto (Bomet), Jack Ranguma (Kisumu), and Peter Munya (Meru), among others, who have declared their intentions for the 2027 polls.
These former governors face stiff competition from incumbent leaders and a new generation of political contenders, with some opting for Senate seats as a pathway back into elective politics.

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