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Gospel musician Reuben Kigame addresses a media briefing on his 2027 presidential bid, in Nairobi, on August 20, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
Activist and politician Reuben Kigame on Wednesday declared interest to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, even as police barred him from holding a rally.
Police stopped Kigame from holding a planned rally in Kenyatta market, Nairobi, where he intended to unveil his candidature for the presidency.
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