Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday formally declared her intention to run for the presidency in 2032 while signalling readiness to serve as a running mate in the 2027 general election.
Speaking in Nairobi, she said she had the resources, experience and national network required to contest the highest office. Waiguru framed her long-term ambition as part of a broader plan to strengthen women’s participation in national leadership.
The governor, who is serving her second term, said she would first focus on supporting the current administration’s development agenda before positioning herself for higher office. She dismissed suggestions that her declaration was premature, arguing that early clarity helps build organisational structures and public support. Political analysts noted that her move adds a new dimension to the already crowded field of potential 2027 contenders.
Supporters in Kirinyaga and parts of the Mount Kenya region have already begun circulating messages of endorsement. Waiguru’s statement comes amid intensifying realignments within both the ruling party and opposition ranks ahead of next year’s polls. She insisted that her primary goal remains delivering results for residents of her county while preparing for the national stage.
Opposition figures reacted cautiously, with some welcoming the entry of another strong female voice and others questioning the timing. Waiguru said she would unveil a detailed roadmap for her political future in the coming months after consulting grassroots leaders across the country.
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