Citizen TV news anchor Lulu Hassan has fuelled speculation about her political ambitions after attending a gathering of President William Ruto and broad-based government leaders at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday, November 12.
The journalist, who has been linked to the Mvita parliamentary seat, was among those captured addressing a sitting convened by the President, further drawing attention to reports that she could enter the 2027 General Election.
Lulu is expected to face ODM incumbent Mohammed Soud Machele if she formally declares her interest in the constituency.
The State House gathering brought together several prominent political figures, including ODM chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa.
Reports have suggested that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has already settled on Lulu as its preferred candidate for Mvita, although the party has not publicly confirmed the claims.
Speculation about her political ambitions first emerged in May 2025 when T-shirts and reflector jackets bearing the slogan “Lulu Hassan, Mama Mvita” began circulating on social media.
Her appearance at the State House meeting has now added to the attention surrounding her possible entry into elective politics.
Lulu is among several journalists associated with Royal Media Services (RMS) who have been linked to…
