Citizen TV’s Lulu Hassan signals joining William Ruto’s camp as she eyes MP seat

Citizen TV’s Lulu Hassan signals joining William Ruto’s camp as she eyes MP seat

Lulu Hassan’s State House appearance with William Ruto fuels Mvita seat speculation, as more Royal Media Services journalists eye political office in 2027.

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Citizen TV anchor Lulu Hassan attended a gathering of President William Ruto and broad-based government leaders at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday, November 12, a move widely seen as strengthening speculation about her political future.

Lulu has been connected to the Mvita parliamentary seat in Mombasa for some time, where she is expected to face ODM incumbent Mohammed Soud Machele should she formally enter the 2027 race.

She was captured addressing a sitting outside the state house called by Ruto, with other influential leaders in attendance.

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ODM chairperson and Homa governor Gladys Wanga, Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining CS Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed former Public Service CS Aisha Jumwa were among those in attendance.

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Reports suggest the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has already settled on Lulu as its preferred candidate for the constituency, though the party has issued any public confirmation.

Her name first surfaced in connection with the seat as far back as May 2025, when T-shirts and reflector jackets carrying the slogan "Lulu Hassan…

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Aisha Jumwa rejoins UDA months after quitting to join opposition ODM chairperson and Homa governor Gladys Wanga, Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining CS Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed former Public Service CS Aisha Jumwa were among those in attendance. Her name first surfaced in connection with the seat as far back as May 2025, when T-shirts and reflector jackets carrying the slogan "Lulu Hassan…

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