Skater Kevin Kiarie Announces 2027 MP Bid

Skater Kevin Kiarie has reaffirmed his commitment to contest for the Roysambu Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

In a statement on Monday, October 13, Kiarie said his decision to offer himself for leadership remained unchanged, reiterating a promise he had made to the people of Roysambu.

"Today I would like to reaffirm the promise I made to the people of Roysambu Constituency. I promised to offer myself to serve, that commitment still stands strong and unshaken," he wrote.

Kiarie said Roysambu had significant untapped potential in business, education, infrastructure and healthcare, adding that he wanted to help unlock opportunities for residents while advocating for young people and athletes.

He noted that Kenya had numerous opportunities for young people and pledged to stand up for athletes, saying he would champion their interests without fear.

"Roysambu is a cosmopolitan, with immense potential in business, education, infrastructure and proper Healthcare yet undiscovered.

"There are plenty of opportunities for our youths here in Kenya more than anywhere else in the world and I shall stand to defend my fellow athletes without fear," he added.

Kiarie said he intended to prioritise service delivery, protect the aspirations of young people and address systemic challenges that he believes have prevented residents from achieving their dreams.

He also promised to give Roysambu residents a stronger voice in national affairs, pledging to represent constituents fairly regardless of their backgrounds.

"When elected as Roysambu Constituency MP on August 10, 2027, I shall serve, I shall deliver, I will protect the dreams of our hardworking youths and my fellow constituents from being shattered by broken systems.

"I will give Roysambu a voice we haven't had for so long. I have been supported by Kenyans from every corner of this country and when elected, I will serve all without discrimination," he further said.

This comes days after Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced plans to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, ditching the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Speaking on Friday, October 9, Karanja said she recognised her supporters as the people who gave her the mandate to serve in the Senate. 

She emphasised that her supporters were responsible for her election, noting that even her party leader understood where her political mandate came from.

"I know very well that you people are my employers. You are my bosses. Even if I went to the Senate, my party leader knows very well who employed me. It is you people who employed me," she said.

Karanja also used her dressing to signal her intended political realignment, appearing in green attire as she declared her plan to seek the governor's seat under the DCP party.

"You can see I have dressed in green today. My clothes and even my ring are all green; I will vie for that seat (governorship) under DCP," she added.