Nairobi businesswoman Agnes Kagure is turning her political focus to her home county of Nyeri, where she is preparing to contest the governor’s seat in the 2027 general election.
Kagure, leader of the Kenya Patriots Party (KPP), has not formally declared her candidacy. But billboards promoting her gubernatorial ambitions have appeared in key locations across Nyeri, while she steps up grassroots outreach to connect with voters.
“Nothing beats love of the people. Wishing you all a super great weekend,” she said in a recent post accompanying a billboard that signals her political shift.
The move marks a change for Kagure, who spent years building a political presence in Nairobi. She previously ran for the Nairobi governor’s seat as an independent candidate in the 2022 General Election, ultimately losing to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Johnson Sakaja after securing 10,086 votes (0.76% of the total).
Kagure entered the political spotlight in 2018, when former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko shortlisted her for the deputy governor position. She later built grassroots support through community initiatives and political mobilization in informal settlements and residential areas.
Through the Agnes Kagure Foundation and projects such as Mbogi ya Mama, Kagure has supported food distribution, access to clean water, and relief for vulnerable families.
She has also built a career in the insurance sector. Kagure founded The Insurance Consulting Group and served as its managing principal. The Association of Kenya Insurers named her Agent of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013.
A campaign in Nyeri would place Kagure in a new political landscape. She will need to build local alliances and demonstrate her commitment to the county’s priorities to win voters’ support.
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