Former President William Ruto ally, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, has announced her intention to vie for the Nairobi governor seat in the 2027 General Election, joining the opposition.

• Bishop Margaret Wanjiru will run on the Kenya Moja Movement Party (K1) ticket.
• She has declared her intention to work with opposition leaders to form an alternative government, starting with Nairobi.
• This move follows her resignation as chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Commission, a position appointed by President Ruto.