Ndiritu Muriithi Declares Bid for Laikipia Governor Seat on RPK Ticket

• Ndiritu Muriithi, Chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), has formally declared his bid to reclaim the Laikipia governorship on a Reform Party of Kenya (RPK) ticket.
• Muriithi's decision to run for governor while remaining Chairperson of KRA raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the impartiality of KRA's leadership.
• The 2027 General Election will see several prominent politicians vying for key positions in county governments, including the Laikipia gubernatorial contest.

Muriithi's decision to run on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket marks a significant development in the contest, which is expected to be competitive.

The Laikipia gubernatorial contest is gaining momentum as several prominent politicians position themselves for the 2027 race. Among them is Ndiritu Muriithi, the current Chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), who has formally declared his bid to reclaim the Laikipia governorship. Muriithi's decision to run on a Reform Party of Kenya (RPK) ticket marks a significant development in the contest, which is expected to be competitive. His announcement comes as other politicians, including Laikipia East MP and former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri, have also expressed interest in seeking the governorship.

Ndiritu Muriithi's return to elective politics is a significant development, given his recent experience in national government. As Chairperson of KRA, he has been at the helm since January 2025 and has more than three decades of professional and leadership experience spanning the private and public sectors. His current national public-sector role adds another dimension to his political comeback, given his experience in both county and national government. Before becoming governor, Muriithi served as the Member of Parliament for Laikipia West between 2007 and 2013 and was also appointed Assistant Minister for Industrialisation during the administration of retired President Mwai Kibaki.

Muriithi's decision to run for governor while remaining Chairperson of KRA raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the impartiality of KRA's leadership. This development is particularly relevant given the upcoming 2027 General Election, which will see several prominent politicians vying for key positions in county governments. The Laikipia gubernatorial contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in the country, with several high-profile candidates positioning themselves for victory.

Lawyers advising clients on political campaigns in Kenya should note that the chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has declared his bid for governor, potentially creating a conflict of interest and raising questions about the impartiality of KRA's leadership.

Source: Original reporting via KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi declares bid to reclaim Laikipia governor seat