Kakamega County — 2027 candidates
Everyone contesting the county-wide seats — Governor, Senator and Woman Representative — in Kakamega County, plus its 12 constituencies. Baraza is independent; approving a candidate confirms who they are, never an endorsement.
Current Governor of Kakamega: Fernandes Barasa (ODM). Elected in the 2022 general election. SourceHolding the seat now is not the same as standing in 2027. The people vying for it are listed below.
Candidates
5 community nominations
People the public says are contesting here. These are not verified candidacies and not an IEBC list — each profile shows where the claim came from. List last updated .
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Questions about this area
How many registered voters are in Kakamega County?
Kakamega County has 844,551 registered voters, according to the IEBC register of voters used for the 2022 general election. The figure will be restated when the IEBC publishes the register for 2027.
Who is the current Governor of Kakamega?
The current Governor of Kakamega is Fernandes Barasa (ODM). Elected in the 2022 general election. Holding the seat now does not mean they are standing again in 2027; the people listed as vying for it are shown on this page.
Who is running for office in Kakamega County in 2027?
5 people are listed for Kakamega County on Baraza, shown above with their party where it is known. Candidates who hold their own profile are checked by hand before they are approved; community nominations are shown separately and are not confirmed candidacies. The IEBC publishes the final list only after party nominations.
How many constituencies are in Kakamega County?
Kakamega County has 12 constituencies, each listed above with its own page showing the people contesting there and its registered-voter figure.