Who is vying for President of Kenya in 2027?
21 people are listed as vying for President of Kenya in the 2027 general election: Bob Njagi, Boniface Mwangi, David Maraga, Edwin Sifuna, Ekuru Aukot, Eliud Owalo, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i, George Wajackoyah, James Orengo, Jimi Wanjigi, Kalonzo Musyoka and 9 others. These are community nominations drawn from public declarations and reporting — not an IEBC candidate list, and not proof anyone here will appear on the ballot. Every profile shows where the claim came from.
Current President of Kenya: William Ruto (UDA). Elected in the 2022 general election; sworn in on 13 September 2022. SourceHolding the seat now is not the same as standing in 2027. The people vying for it are listed below.
Candidates
21 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 .
Bob Njagi
President · Free Kenya Movement
Unverified
Boniface Mwangi
President · Ukweli Party
Unverified
David Maraga
President · UGM
Unverified
Edwin Sifuna
President · The Equitable Party
Unverified
Ekuru Aukot
President · Thirdway Alliance
Unverified
Eliud Owalo
President
Unverified
Eugene Wamalwa
President · DAP-Kenya
Unverified
Fred Matiang'i
President · Jubilee
Unverified
George Wajackoyah
President · Roots Party
Unverified
James Orengo
President
Unverified
Jimi Wanjigi
President · Safina
Unverified
Kalonzo Musyoka
President · Wiper
Unverified
Macharia Njeru
President · Mwongozo Mpya Party
Unverified
Martha Karua
President · PLP
Unverified
Miguna Miguna
President
Unverified
Ndindi Nyoro
President · People's Party of Kenya
Unverified
Okiya Omtatah
President · NRA
Unverified
Peter Salasya
President
Unverified
Reuben Kigame
President · Independent
Unverified
Rigathi Gachagua
President · DCP
Unverified
William Samoei Ruto
President · UDA
Unverified