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Who is vying for Governor in Kakamega in 2027?

5 people are listed as vying for Governor in Kakamega County in the 2027 general election: Ayub Savula, Boni Khalwale, Cleophas Malala, Elsie Muhanda and Fernandes Barasa. 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.

844,551registered votersIEBC register, 2022 · compare everywhere
~952,600estimated in 2027Projection, not an IEBC figure

Candidates

No Governor candidates have joined Baraza for Kakamega County yet. If you are contesting here, register to claim your profile.

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 22 September 2026.

AS

Ayub Savula

Governor · UDA

Unverified

BK

Boni Khalwale

Governor

Unverified

CM

Cleophas Malala

Governor · DCP

Unverified

EM

Elsie Muhanda

Governor

Unverified

FB

Fernandes Barasa

Governor · ODM

Unverified

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