Reuben Kigame: I am singing my way to State House
Gospel singer and Kenyan activist Reuben Kigame has reignited his presidential ambitions, boldly declaring his intention to become Kenya’s first-ever singing president.
The former 2022 presidential candidate made his remarks on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, during an interview with a local media house, where he revealed that he is ready to pay the price for his way to the house on the hill.
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At the time of the interview, the well-known artiste further revealed that he is still pursuing singing as a career and is now looking forward to the 2027 presidential elections, as he would like to sing his way to State House as Kenya’s 6th president.
“I am still vying, and I am still singing. I want to be your next singing president,” Kigame said.
Similarly, the ‘Huniachi‘ hitmaker, while renewing his bid during the interview, also revealed his intentions and manifesto as he gears up for the 2027 general elections, where he acknowledged that his leadership would focus on values and integrity.
Likewise, while singing one of Kenya’s listened to songs, Kigame noted his zeal and a price he is ready to pay while he makes his move to the State House as the 6th President of Kenya.
“I am singing my way into State House by reminding people: Niko tayari kulipa gharama, sitasimama maovu yakitawala,” he said.
Kigame presidential race
His remarks follow his recent declaration as a presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, where he declared his readiness for the 2027 campaigns.
At the time, during an interview with a local radio station, Kigame, who was barred from contesting in the 2022 presidential race by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), said his renewed bid is a continuation of a journey he began but did not complete.
“I’m not hoping; I’m planning to be on the ballot in 2027. I’m just getting ready to launch officially in a couple of weeks. It’s about two years to the election, so two years is good enough to roll it out,” Kigame said.
Worth noting, the IEBC disqualified Kigame’s candidacy back in 2022, citing failure to meet certain requirements, including issues with the signatures collected to support his nomination, a decision communicated by the then IEBC chairperson, the late Wafula Chebukati.
However, Kigame insists his campaign will centre on ethical governance and values-based leadership, calling for a shift in how leaders are evaluated.
“We’ve got to look at the character of the person we elect and it’s not just about the presidency,” he said.
