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Who Is Running for Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor in 2027?
Governor Wisley Rotich of UDA is in his first term and wants a second. Former Keiyo South MP Jackson Kiptanui and businessman Moses Changwony are the challengers named so far.
Who Is Running for Nairobi Woman Representative in 2027?
Esther Passaris is leaving the Nairobi Woman Rep seat after two terms. Millicent Omanga, Faith Odhiambo and several nominated senators are among those seeking it.
Who Is Aaron Cheruiyot? Senate Majority Leader and Kindiki Defender
Aaron Cheruiyot is the Kericho Senator and, since 2022, the Senate Majority Leader. In September 2026 he told Meru voters that Kithure Kindiki would stay on as Ruto's running mate.
Who Is Running for Uasin Gishu Governor in 2027?
Jonathan Bii is in his first term and says the county is 'locked' for him. PS Julius Bitok, Bundotich Buzeki, David Rotuk and Willy Kenei all want UDA's ticket.
The United Green Movement: David Maraga's Party
The United Green Movement is a small environmentalist party that David Maraga joined in October 2025 as its presidential flag-bearer. What it is, who runs it and what it has done since.
Who Is Aden Duale? Health CS and Garissa's Political Heavyweight
*Updated 2 October 2026.* Aden Duale (Garissa Township) has been Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health since 25 March 2025. First elected to Parliament in 2007, he was Majority Leader of the National...
Who Is Running for Trans Nzoia Governor in 2027?
George Natembeya left DAP-K in July 2026 and is seeking a second term. The President's allies want one candidate against him, from Susan Nakhumicha, Chris Wamalwa and Maurice Bisau.
Who Is Running for Kisii Senator in 2027?
Senator Richard Onyonka has been polled as a Kisii governor candidate, which could leave the Senate seat open. Reporting on Senate aspirants was thin as of September 2026.
Who Is Agnes Kagure? The Nairobi Governor Aspirant in the Polls
Agnes Kagure is a Nairobi businesswoman and Kenya Patriots Party leader who has polled second in the Nairobi governor race through 2026. Her background, her party and what the numbers say.
The Luo Vote After Raila: Where Nyanza Stands in 2026
A year after Raila Odinga's death, ODM's leadership backs a deal with Ruto, but on what terms is disputed, and Orengo, Sifuna and Babu Owino are building an alternative.
Who Is Running for Samburu Governor in 2027?
Lati Lelelit of UDA is in his first term and can run again. Samburu East MP Jackson Lekumontare is challenging him, and a July 2026 poll put the MP ahead.
The People's Liberation Party: Martha Karua's Vehicle
The People's Liberation Party is NARC-Kenya under a new name, adopted in January 2025. It is the ticket Martha Karua says she will run on for president in 2027, promising one term.