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July 22, 2026
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Second-term governors handpick successors to protect legacy

Second-term governors handpick successors to protect legacy

The county chiefs are backing political allies who, in return, are supporting their bids for Senate seats...

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As the 2027 General Election approaches, several second-term governors in Kenya are actively endorsing their preferred successors to safeguard their political legacies.

  • Governors in counties including Lamu, Kirinyaga, Bomet, Bungoma, Kitui, Kisumu, and Tana River are backing allies, often in exchange for support for their own Senate bids.
  • In Lamu, Governor Issa Timamy is supporting his deputy, Dr. Mbarak Mohamed Salim, while in Bomet, Governor Hillary Barchok is backing former governor Isaac Rutto.
  • Other notable endorsements include Tana River Governor Dhadho Godana backing Galole MP Said Hiribae, and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru supporting Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari.

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