Aspirants line up to challenge Governor Mwadime in 2027 Taita Taveta race

Former Governor Granton Samboja is seeking to recapture the seat in the 2027 General Election. [File, Standard]

Taita Taveta governor aspirants are lining up to take on the incumbent, Andrew Mwadime, in the 2027 elections. However, residents and leaders say voters will focus on the development track record of the aspirants.

The candidates include former Governor Granton Samboja, Senator Jones Mwaruma, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and Mwatate MP Peter Shake. Others are former Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) managing director John Mwangemi, KPA Handling Equipment Manager Eng Anderson Mtalaki, and former Principal Secretary Margaret Mwakima.