Waiguru eyes Ruto's running mate slot ahead of 2027 General Election

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her interest in the Deputy President’s seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, ruling out a bid for the county’s Senate seat after completing her second term as governor.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru speaks in Kirinyaga on Friday, October 9, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY

Waiguru, who on Friday endorsed her County Executive Committee Member for Cooperatives, Trade and Tourism, Calvert Njeru, for the Senate seat, said she was focused on securing a position at the national leadership table rather than seeking an elective post she considers a step backwards.

Waiguru said she was positioning herself for a role in the national leadership, citing her presence alongside President William Ruto during key international engagements.

“There were those suggesting that I vie for the senate seat but I said, msinirudishe nyuma tafadhali, twende tukipanda. Nitasimama na Calvert tumsaidie kiti ya senate. Calvert amesoma na anatosha na atawafanyia kazi nzuri kama Senator wenu; he has my blessings as governor,” she said.

Source: Citizen Digital