Saumu Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has entered the race for the Nairobi County Women Representative seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mbuvi has announced that she will seek the seat on the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) ticket, saying she is offering herself for public service with a focus on women, young people and vulnerable families across Nairobi.
“I am not stepping forward because leadership is a title. I am stepping forward because leadership is a responsibility, a covenant with the people, and an opportunity to turn lived realities into meaningful action,” Mbuvi said.
Her campaign agenda is anchored on four key areas: education and skills, jobs and enterprise, health and wellbeing, and a safer and inclusive Nairobi.
Mbuvi said she wants to expand opportunities for women and girls, support women entrepreneurs and create pathways to decent employment.
She also identified youth unemployment, entrepreneurship, skills development and social protection as issues requiring greater attention in the city.
“My vision is to contribute to a Nairobi where representation translates into results,” she said.
Mbuvi said she wants a city where women are economically empowered and young people are treated as partners in shaping Nairobi’s future rather than merely as voters.
Her announcement comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election, with several aspirants positioning themselves for elective positions across Nairobi.
Mbuvi is campaigning under the banner “A New Voice for a Brighter Nairobi”, with the message “Equal Voices. Real Opportunities. Lasting Change.”
Her proposed priorities include expanding access to education and skills, improving healthcare and wellbeing, supporting enterprise, and creating a safer and more inclusive environment for women.
Mbuvi will seek the seat on the NEDP ticket. However, the NEDP has reiterated that all aspirants will be required to undergo party primaries, ruling out direct nominations.
The party said only candidates who emerge victorious in the primaries will be cleared to represent NEDP in the respective elective seats.
