Irungu Nyakera drops Nairobi governor bid to vie for Makadara MP seat
Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his bid for Nairobi governor and shifted his political focus to the Makadara parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) politician announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, saying it followed consultations with his political mentors and calls from residents of Makadara. […]
Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his campaign for the position of Nairobi governor to focus on the Makadara parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) politician made the announcement on August 17, 2026, after receiving consultations from his political mentors and residents of Makadara.
Nyakera expressed gratitude to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his guidance and received support from a delegation of Makadara residents. His decision shifts his political ambitions from the governor's race to the constituency level. Nyakera has held notable public positions, including Principal Secretary in the State Department of Transport and Planning and Statistics at the National Treasury.
His move adds another candidate to the competitive Makadara parliamentary race, as political parties prepare their candidates for the upcoming election.
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