CS Wahome signals bid for Murang’a governor as Kang’ata prepares DCP defence
The remarks are likely to fuel speculation that the former Kandara MP is preparing to make a direct attempt at the governor’s seat, potentially on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has declared her intention to support the election of a woman as the next governor of Murang’a in the 2027 General Election. This announcement comes as the incumbent governor, Irungu Kang’ata, prepares to defend his seat from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The former Kandara Member of Parliament has emerged as one of President William Ruto's most vocal supporters in the region, and her support for a female candidate signals a potential UDA-DCP political battle for the governorship.
Kang'ata, who left UDA to join DCP, has faced criticism for his decision, with Wahome accusing him of abandoning the party at a crucial time. If Wahome secures the UDA ticket, the contest would pit two influential politicians from President Ruto's political establishment against each other, with significant implications for the future of Murang’a's political landscape.
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