Former Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Karanja Kibicho has addressed mounting speculation that he could vie for the Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election.
In a statement shared on February 17, Kibicho said many people have been sharing reports assuring him of strong support from the ground.
“People keep calling and stopping me to relay what the ground has agreed. The reports are detailed. The tone is authoritative. The certainty is impressive. Curiously, I am never invited to these meetings. No agenda. No minutes. But the feedback is always prompt,” he added.
Kibicho also addressed claims that campaign songs praising him are already circulating, saying he has neither heard them nor received any recordings.
“I am also reliably informed that there are songs about my greatness. I have not heard them. No one has sent me any audio. But the singers are said to be very serious. I listen politely. I am grateful. I nod thoughtfully like a man receiving classified intelligence. Then I go on with my day. Life goes on,” he further said.
Despite the ongoing speculation, Kibicho maintained that he has not made a formal decision regarding the 2027 contest.
“Meanwhile, I am waiting for the heavens to speak. So far, the heavens have not said a word,” he concluded.
Kirinyaga residents reacted to Kibicho’s post, with many sharing their thoughts about the growing 2027 speculations on Kibiricho’s interest in the gubernatorial seat.
Among them was Francis Muriithi, who noted that the county would benefit from someone with deep experience and a clear understanding of local issues.
He suggested that Kirinyaga needs a leader who understands the county’s challenges from the ground up and can identify practical solutions that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
According to him, residents are looking for someone who can guide development in the right direction and help unlock the county’s potential. As he put it, “Kirinyaga might find a very important, knowledgeable governor, a guy who knows where to touch to light the village.”
