Irungu Nyakera shifts focus from Nairobi governor race to Makadara MP seat
Nyakera said the decision followed consultations with his political mentors and calls from residents of Makadara urging him to return to the constituency and offer himself for the parliamentary seat.
Nairobi - Former Treasury Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his campaign for Nairobi's gubernatorial position and will instead run for the Makadara Constituency's parliamentary seat on the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) ticket. This decision was made after consulting with political mentors and listening to residents of Makadara who urged him to return to the constituency.
Nyakera visited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his home and expressed gratitude for Gachagua's guidance, stating that he would be "coming back home" to the Makadara constituency. His shift in focus comes as political parties prepare for the 2027 General Election, with Nairobi likely to be a crucial battleground. This move also positions Nyakera within the political realignment led by Gachagua and the DCP, aiming to strengthen their presence ahead of the 2027 polls.
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