Gospel singer and activist Reuben Kigame has announced that he will run for president in the 2027 General Election.
“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 during an interview on NTV’s Fixing the Nation on Monday.
Kigame termed his 2027 bid as the continuation of a journey he had initiated in 2022 but failed to complete. He promised to work harder this time to have his name on the ballot and campaign more.
In the last elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) locked out Kigame from the presidential race due to a shortage of the minimum number of signatures of supporters.
Kigame noted that his presidential ambition in 2027 is guided by the need for character leadership in all tiers of government.
“We’ve got to look at the character of the person we elect and it’s not just about the presidency,” Kigame said. “We need to have character-driven MCAs, Women Reps, MP, Governors.”
Kigame pointed to lingering corruption and integrity issues within Kenyan politics as a warning sign. He cited the example of the lengthy court cases of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to explain what happens when citizens disregard character in leadership.
He stated that integrity, ethics, and good moral standing need to be the foundation on which every political decision is made, especially with the country heading towards the next General Election.
The artist reflected on the 2020 chapter of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), using it as a springboard to reaffirm the necessity of nation-building founded on values rather than political machinations. He urged the country to shift its focus towards initiatives that foster integrity, unity, and accountability.
At the same time, Kigame challenged religious groups, the media, and social justice organizations to be more active in holding leaders accountable. He proposed coming up with a national scorecard that would grade both the present and future governments on how they measure up to promoting ethical leadership and integrity.
Kigame also praised Kenyan youth for their heightened involvement in demanding good governance and accountability. In his view, their boldness is a sign that the country is ready for a new kind of leadership founded on values and servanthood to the people.
He also also urged Kenyans to scrutinize their leaders, not just on the basis of electoral promises, but on their shown ability and track record to deliver. Kigame contended that such civic accountability is required if the nation is to break cycles of failed promises and political betrayal.
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