Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has launched his campaign for the county’s top seat, declaring himself ready to take over as governor after the August 10, 2027 General Election.
He made the declaration on Monday, exactly a year before the next election, during a rally at Kitui Stadium.
The senator said he was determined to win the governorship and promised to provide effective leadership and accelerate development in Kitui.
His launch received a boost from Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna, who endorsed his candidature and urged Kitui residents to support his bid.
Earlier, Wambua and Sifuna rode on the rooftop of a vehicle through Kitui town on their way to the rally, acknowledging greetings from residents lining the streets.
At the stadium, Wambua said the rally marked the beginning of his journey towards becoming Kitui’s next governor.
“I am a man of my words. I keep my promise. Today is August 10 and this place is called Kitui Stadium,” Wambua said.
The senator recalled that on August 10, 2025, he declared his interest in the gubernatorial race at Kyondoni Primary School in Kitui West Subcounty and promised to formally launch his campaign exactly a year later.
“I, Enoch Kiio Wambua, am ready, I am willing and I am able to be the governor from August 10, 2027,” he said, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Wambua pledged to deliver what he described as transformative development, saying he had the capacity and determination to run the county government effectively.
He also took a swipe at some of his potential rivals, accusing them of lacking a proper understanding of devolution and the responsibilities of county governments.
Sifuna threw his weight behind Wambua, saying the senator possessed the qualities required to lead Kitui.
He urged residents to support Wambua while outlining Linda Mwananchi’s broader political agenda ahead of the elections.
Sifuna said the political outfit would not rely on a conventional election manifesto, arguing that the Constitution already provides a framework for what Kenyans should expect from their leaders.
He said the Constitution’s preamble captures the aspirations of Kenyans who endured years of dictatorship and pushed for fundamental changes in the country’s governance.
“The first one was democracy, the second one was freedoms of the citizens, the third was human rights, the fourth was the rule of law and the fifth was social justice devoid of suppression,” the senator said.
Sifuna said the opposition would seek to ensure the government formed after the elections protected the freedoms and rights of Kenyans.
Wambua’s launch sets the stage for a competitive contest for the Kitui governor’s seat, with the senator seeking to translate his countywide political profile into control of the county government.
