Former PCEA moderator David Githii announces 2027 presidential bid
Former PCEA moderator David Githii has announced his intention to run for the Kenyan presidency in 2027 as an independent candidate. He plans to focus his campaign on anti-corruption, healthcare reform, and education improvements.
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The entry of religious leaders into the political arena often shifts the discourse on governance and morality in national elections.
Former Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) moderator David Githii speaking during a press briefing in Kiambu County on October 11, 2026./AMOS NJAU
Former Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) moderator David Githii has announced plans to contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election as an independent candidate.
Speaking during a press briefing in Kiambu County, Githii said he would not align with any political camp, noting that he would conduct his campaign separately.
He further criticised the current administration, accusing it of failing to adequately address the welfare of Kenyans.
He said his presidential bid would focus on fighting corruption, improving healthcare and strengthening the education sector.
“I will vie as an independent candidate, and I will fight corruption and improve the healthcare of the country,” he said.
Githii said Kenya needed a neutral leader who would prioritise citizens’ interests rather than advance the agenda of political factions.
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