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Tana River governor Dhadho Godhana enters 2027 State House race

Tana River governor Dhadho Godhana enters 2027 State House race

County boss joins growing list of politicians seeking to unseat President Ruto.

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Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has declared his presidential bid for the 2027 General Election, joining a growing list of politicians seeking to unseat President William Ruto.

Mr Godhana, who had previously expressed interest in contesting the Tana River senatorial seat, said he would vie for the country’s top office through the Federal Party of Kenya.

Speaking when he met Njuri Ncheke elders in Meru County on Saturday, Governor Godhana said his bid is inspired by the need to unite Kenyans and save the country from sliding into chaos.

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Governor Godhana has spent the past week in Meru, meeting opinion leaders before holding talks with the elders, ostensibly to seek blessings from his in-laws.

"There are several signs showing that Kenya is on the precipice. When there is a bitter fallout among leaders, to the extent of hurling insults at each other, the country is falling apart.

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Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has declared his presidential bid for the 2027 General Election, joining a growing list of politicians seeking to unseat President William Ruto. Speaking when he met Njuri Ncheke elders in Meru County on Saturday, Governor Godhana said his bid is inspired by the need to unite Kenyans and save the country from sliding into chaos.

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