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Comedienne Jemutai announces bid for Woman Rep seat in 2027
03rd December, 2025 07:13 AM
Stand-up comedienne Stella Bunei Koitie, widely known as Jemutai, has officially announced that she will be contesting the Elgeyo Marakwet Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election.
The entertainer, known for her sharp humour and relatable skits, announced on her official Instagram account on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, marking her first public declaration of political ambition.
According to the poster she shared, she will vie under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), using the slogan “I understand women better.”
She is aiming to unseat the current Women Representative, Ngelechei Caroline Jeptoo, who has been serving the county since the last election.
Other celebrities
Other celebrities who have announced bids to vie for political positions include KRG The Don and Cassypool.
- KRG The Don
Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Karagu Kimani, widely known as KRG The Don, on Monday, November 24, 2025, officially reaffirmed his intention to run for Nairobi Senator in the 2027 General Elections.
Taking to his official Instagram account, he urged Nairobi residents to register as voters, saying their votes will determine the future of the city. KRG said that he understands the struggles of Nairobians and believes it is time for change in leadership.
“Take some time off your busy schedule and register as a voter kwa sababu hio kura yako ndio itachange mambo yetu sote in 2027 General elections. Wakazi wa Nairobi, mbele yenu ni kijana wenu, round hii nimekuja kuwaambia wakazi wa Nairobi, vijana, akina mama wa Nairobi. Mjitokeze kwa wingi mwende mkate kura,” he said.
In addition, KRG positioned himself as a candidate who is familiar with Nairobi’s problems and ready to work alongside residents to bring meaningful solutions.
“Mimi kama kijana wenu niko tayari kuwatumikia pamoja na nyinyi tushikane. Tunajua shida za Nairobi. Na shida za watu wa Nairobi haziwezi tatuliwa na watu ambao hawakai huku. Tuchange Nairobi yetu,” he said.
- Cassypool
The Internet sensation on Monday, December 1, 2025, announced his plans to run for the governor’s seat of Nairobi County in the 2027 general election.
Cassypool emphasised that he holds no ill feelings toward the incumbent, Johnson Sakaja, acknowledging that Sakaja is doing his work.
“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. Tukutane sisi sote 2027, Sakaja, Babu Owino. So I will not badmouth Sakaja, he is working, and I’ve worked with him on several projects,” Cassypool stated.
“Mimi nasimama kuwa Governor wa Nairobi. Bahati ni mtu unahesabu kusimama Governor? Nakuambia watu nitatandika ni Sakaja na Babu Owino,” he said in a past interview.
