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Who is vying for Governor in Nairobi in 2027?

10 people are listed as vying for Governor in Nairobi City County in the 2027 general election: Agnes Kagure, Babu Owino, Geoffrey Mosiria, George Aladwa, Irungu Nyakera, James Gakuya, Johnson Sakaja, Margaret Wanjiru, Ronald Karauri and Tony Gachoka. Baraza is independent: approving a candidate confirms who they are, never an endorsement.

Current Governor of Nairobi: Johnson Sakaja (UDA). 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.

2,415,310registered votersIEBC register, 2022 · compare everywhere
~2,724,300estimated in 2027Projection, not an IEBC figure

Candidates

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

10 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 12 October 2026.

AK

Agnes Kagure

Governor · Kenya Patriots Party

Unverified

BO

Babu Owino

Governor · The Mwananchi Party

Unverified

GM

Geoffrey Mosiria

Governor

Unverified

GA

George Aladwa

Governor · ODM

Unverified

IN

Irungu Nyakera

Governor · DCP

Unverified

JG

James Gakuya

Governor · DCP

Unverified

JS

Johnson Sakaja

Governor · UDA

Unverified

MW

Margaret Wanjiru

Governor · Kenya Moja Movement Party

Unverified

RK

Ronald Karauri

Governor

Unverified

TG

Tony Gachoka

Governor

Unverified

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