Manyatta MP John Gitonga Mukunji has officially declared his interest in the Embu gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The lawmaker made the announcement on Tuesday, May 12, during the launch of the Masomo Bila Stress Program in Manyatta Constituency.
Gitonga expressed confidence in securing the county’s top seat, signalling the start of his campaign to succeed the current Embu County leadership.
Manyatta MP John Gitonga Mukunji declares the Embu gubernatorial bid for 2027. Photo: Courtesy.
He argued that Embu County has experienced slow development over the years and said the region requires stronger leadership and fresh ideas to accelerate growth and improve service delivery.
“For the record, I, Githonga Mukunji, member of parliament for Manyatta constituency, 2027 I will be vying for the Embu County Governor seat.I have seen all the work the other leaders are speaking about; they are pointing to Mukunji. Since I am capable, we must ensure that the whole of Embu has good leadership,” Mukunji announced.
John Gitonga Mukunji, a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is expected to contest the Embu gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for Citizens Party ticket in the 2027 General Election.
The Manyatta MP is set to battle incumbent Governor Cecily Mbarire, who also serves as the chairperson of the ruling United Democratic Alliance party.
Former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti is also expected to join the race, setting up a highly competitive contest for the county’s top seat.
In the 2022 General Election, Mbarire narrowly defeated Kivuti after securing 108,610 votes against Kivuti’s 105,046 votes when he vied on the Development Empowerment Party ticket.
