Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has declared her interest in the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has enough political support in the capital to secure the position.
Speaking during an interview on TV47 Breakfast, Nyamu argued that UDA had established a strong presence in Nairobi, pointing to its representation in the Nairobi County Assembly as evidence of its influence on the ground.
She said the party currently has about 31 elected and nominated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), making it a force that cannot be overlooked in the city’s political landscape.
“UDA is the party that has delivered in Nairobi. Every other thing you see that has been achieved in Nairobi has been done under a UDA government,” Nyamu said.
The senator also defended her own political record, saying she had remained active in the Senate, championed bills and supported communities through fundraising initiatives and other engagements.
Nyamu maintained that UDA remained among the popular political parties in Nairobi and said its performance in the city gave her confidence ahead of the next election.
She further argued that the party deserved a place in the broad-based political arrangement, given its strong presence in Nairobi, even as other political figures, including Governor Johnson Sakaja and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, were discussed in relation to possible coalition tickets.
On whether UDA and ODM would field separate candidates for elective positions in Nairobi, Nyamu said the parties would have to agree on a formula to avoid competing against each other.
“We are not going to field two candidates competing against each other. We are not going to have a UDA governor candidate competing with the ODM governor candidate. Same with women rep and senator,” she said.
Asked whether this meant she or incumbent Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris would have to abandon their ambitions, Nyamu acknowledged that one of them could be required to step aside.
“Definitely. 100 per cent,” she responded.
Nyamu added that she believed the Nairobi Woman Representative slot was likely to go to UDA, depending on how the coalition negotiations unfold, arguing that political alliances would inevitably require some aspirants to sacrifice their ambitions.
