Outspoken lawyer and political activist Miguna Miguna has declared his intention to run for President in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a combative and ideologically charged campaign anchored on integrity, social justice and the empowerment of ordinary Kenyans.
In announcing his bid, Miguna positioned himself as an anti-establishment contender, arguing that Kenya’s political crisis is rooted not in scarcity of resources but in elite capture of the state and a collapse of ethical leadership.
He said his candidacy would be driven by what he termed a “transformative socialist agenda” aimed at restructuring governance and the economy in favour of the majority.
“My presidential bid will be anchored on a transformative socialist agenda,” Miguna said, adding that his vision prioritises “public ownership of key sectors, strong social safety nets, affordable healthcare and education, and the empowerment of workers and marginalised communities.”
Miguna framed integrity as the central plank of his campaign, asserting that corruption and impunity have become normalised across successive administrations.
According to him, meaningful reform cannot occur without leaders who are willing to confront entrenched interests and dismantle personality-driven politics.
“Kenya does not lack ideas or capable citizens,” he said. “What we lack is integrity in leadership. Without honesty and accountability at the top, development remains an illusion.”
His declaration injects a sharp ideological edge into an already crowded 2027 race, dominated so far by seasoned politicians and coalition builders.
Miguna’s entry stands out for its explicit rejection of elite consensus politics and its emphasis on ideology over ethnic arithmetic—an approach that has historically struggled to gain traction but resonates with a growing, disillusioned urban electorate.
Miguna’s political journey, however, has been anything but conventional. His presidential ambition inevitably revives memories of his failed 2017 attempt to vie for the Nairobi governorship.
That bid collapsed amid chaotic party primaries, legal confrontations and bitter fallout with ODM leadership, whom Miguna accused of manipulating internal processes to block his candidature.
Miguna is the latest figure to declare his 2027 presidential ambitions.
His declaration intensifies an increasingly crowded field of aspirants, with established politicians and fresh faces positioning themselves for what promises to be a competitive race.
Other politicians who are eyeing the presidency in next year’s general elections include former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka among many others.
Others are Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, PLP leader Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa and Boniface Mwangi.
