From Stage To State House- Kenyan Celebrities Who Have Announced 2027 Political Bids

Following the highly anticipate 2027 general elections, a couple of celebrities have announced their interest in running for political seats.

The most recent celebrity to announce the bid is comedienne Jemutai. She has declared her interest in running for Elgeyo Marakwet women rep.

Other than that, two more prominent Kenyan celebrities, musician KRG The Don and internet sensation Cassypool, have also officially announced their intentions to vie for political office in Nairobi County during the 2027 General Elections.

KRG The Don Targets Nairobi Senate

Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Karagu Kimani, known as KRG The Don, officially reaffirmed his plan to run for the Nairobi Senator seat on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Using his official Instagram account, KRG urged Nairobi residents to register as voters, emphasizing that their collective votes would determine the future leadership and direction of the city. He positioned himself as a candidate who intimately understands the struggles of Nairobians and believes it is time for change.

“Take some time off your busy schedule and register as a voter, because that vote of yours is what will change things for all of us in the 2027 General Elections. Residents of Nairobi, before you is your youth, this round I have come to tell the residents of Nairobi, the youth, the mothers of Nairobi: Come out in large numbers and cast your votes,” he stated.

KRG stressed that he is ready to work alongside the residents to bring meaningful solutions, arguing that Nairobi’s problems cannot be solved by leaders who do not live within the city.

Cassypool Eyes Gubernatorial Seat

Internet sensation Cassypool announced his ambitious plan to run for the Governor’s seat of Nairobi County on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Despite his candidacy, Cassypool took a measured approach toward the incumbent, Governor Johnson Sakaja, acknowledging that Sakaja is working. He emphasized that he seeks to avoid the negative campaigning often seen in politics.

“Yeah, I’m vying for the governor’s seat. I want to be the governor of Nairobi. I don’t want to talk about Sakaja; he is doing his work. I don’t want to be the type of politician who talks ill of other politicians. Sakaja is working; he is doing his best. We will meet all of us in 2027, Sakaja, [and] Babu Owino,” Cassypool stated, confirming he views the current and potentially future opposition figures as his main rivals.

He further reiterated his focus: “I am standing to be the Governor of Nairobi. I am telling you the people I will confront are Sakaja and Babu Owino.”