Anne Waiguru urges Mt. Kenya voters to support President Ruto in 2027

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the Mt. Kenya electorate to prioritize development and track records over opposition rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at an event for the Warazo Jet Water Irrigation Project in Nyeri County, Waiguru warned that defecting to the opposition could marginalize the region and result in the loss of key national development projects.

Waiguru noted that the political arithmetic favors President William Ruto’s re-election bid and cautioned that the region is unlikely to produce its own presidential candidate. She urged residents to ignore propaganda and focus on tangible outcomes, stating, “You will not be punishing Ruto by walking out of government; it is you who will suffer.”

Nyeri County Woman Representative Rahab Mukami supported these sentiments, emphasizing that residents prefer sustainable development over handouts. The event also highlighted the progress of the Warazo Jet Water Irrigation Project, which is expected to serve over 2,000 households and agricultural enterprises once completed.