KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi declares bid to reclaim Laikipia governor seat
Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022, announced in Nyahururu town on Saturday that he will contest the seat on a Reform Party of Kenya (RPK) ticket.
Nairobi, Kenya - On August 8, Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi formally declared his intention to reclaim the Laikipia governorship ahead of the 2027 general election. Muriithi, who previously held the position from 2017 to 2022, will contest the seat on the Reform Party of Kenya (RPK) ticket. His return to politics follows his defeat in the 2022 election to incumbent Governor Joshua Irungu.
Muriithi's political comeback comes as the Laikipia gubernatorial race heats up with other prominent politicians, including Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri and former Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru, also vying for the top seat. Muriithi's decision to run on the RPK ticket is significant, as he recently distanced himself from the Democratic Citizens Party.
The 2027 election presents Muriithi with another opportunity to challenge Irungu and reshape his political trajectory following his stint as chairperson of KRA.
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