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MP Ronald Karauri declares Nairobi governor bid as 2027 race heats up

By Raymond Muthee | 7mos ago

MP Ronald Karauri declares Nairobi governor bid as 2027 race heats up

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has officially entered the race for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in Njiru during a bursary issuance event, the lawmaker confirmed his intention to seek the county's top job, seeking the blessing of his constituents to move beyond the constituency level.

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