The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has formally announced her intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election under the Kenya Moja Movement (K1) party.
Wanjiru said the decision followed discussions with her supporters, political allies and other stakeholders, who she said had encouraged her to clarify her next political move.
She said Nairobi residents had been seeking guidance on her political plans, prompting her to make her candidature public.
The former Starehe MP said her return to elective politics was motivated by her desire to serve Nairobi residents and improve efficiency, accountability and administration within the county government.
Wanjiru made the announcement during a Sunday service at Jesus Is Alive Ministries, where she also appealed to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders to consider joining the K1 party.
Sifuna, who heads the Linda Mwananchi faction that broke away from ODM, is among opposition figures seeking a more prominent role ahead of the 2027 elections.
Wanjiru said Nairobi was in need of substantial political and administrative reforms and invited Sifuna and other leaders to work with K1 in creating a new political option for the capital.
Her declaration introduces another prominent contender into the Nairobi governor race, which is expected to become increasingly competitive as political parties and coalitions position themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.
If elected, Wanjiru said her administration would focus on improving sanitation, water supply, infrastructure and healthcare services.
She also pledged to establish a business-friendly environment aimed at encouraging investment and creating employment opportunities for Nairobi residents.
Waste management, she said, would be one of the immediate priorities of her administration.
Wanjiru raised concerns over inadequate garbage collection and environmental degradation in several parts of Nairobi, arguing that the situation had undermined residents’ quality of life.
She further listed road development, healthcare and access to water among the key areas that would receive priority under her leadership.
Her announcement came shortly after she resigned as chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, a position she held for approximately 20 months.
Wanjiru submitted her resignation on August 13, issuing a 30-day notice in a letter addressed to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
In the letter, she indicated that she was prepared to leave the commission and dedicate herself to other responsibilities.
She officially exited the commission on August 31.
Her departure was followed by her growing prominence within the newly launched K1 movement, as she returned to active politics and began helping position the party within the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
