I’m currently focused on Kirinyaga! Waiguru on presidential ambition

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru/FILE

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said that her focus is currently on finishing the work she started in Kirinyaga County.

While responding to a question whether she plans to vie for the country’s top seat in 2027, Waiguru said that answer would be know towards the end of 2026.

She said that in the meantime, she is still working for the people of Kirinyaga County, whom she represents as governor.

“I hear that question pretty often, and I will say that at this point in time, we have three years to elections, and my focus is to complete the work that I have started in Kirinyaga and to also work in supporting the government to ensure they deliver on the promises that we made when we were being elected. So, that is my focus in the next two years. Towards the end of 2026, we will know what political direction we will take,” Waiguru said.

On whether there is a possibility she is being considered to become Deputy President, the Governor said she was honored to be considered by a section of Kenyans as a frontrunner.

She, however, said that as far as she is concerned, there is no vacancy in the position at the moment.

Waiguru added that it is something she will look at based on the direction the politics of the country will take in 2027.

“I am very honored that I was considered as a contender by Kenyans. I think it's not something that you can take for granted. It is humbling to say. The call to service is a high calling that comes with great responsibilities, and right now, what I would say is that we have a deputy president in place, and there is no vacancy and so the issue of considering at this point in time doesn't arise.

“However, in the future, we will see how the political scene plays out, where the country goes, where our regions go, and then we will determine the best way to proceed,” Waiguru said during an interview.

The Kirinyaga Governor was one of the persons who were tipped to replace former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.

The position would, however, be taken by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki after he was nominated by President William Ruto.