Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has formally declared her bid to become the next Governor of Nairobi, positioning herself as a candidate focused on transforming the capital into a cleaner, safer and more prosperous city.
Wanjiru made the declaration on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as she unveiled her Nairobi Mpya agenda under the Kenya Moja Movement, setting out a programme centred on jobs, investment, healthcare, infrastructure and better public services.
Her agenda places a strong emphasis on creating employment opportunities for Nairobi residents while attracting and protecting investments to strengthen the city’s economy.
She has also pledged to protect businesses across the capital, improve healthcare services and expand infrastructure as part of efforts to make Nairobi more productive and competitive.
Building a cleaner Nairobi
A well-designed poster for Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. Photo/@margaretwanjirubmw/Facebook
At the centre of Wanjiru’s plan is the vision of a clean and green city supported by reliable public services.
Her agenda includes improving water supply, expanding access to quality education and strengthening healthcare facilities across the county.
Wanjiru has also made the fight against corruption a key priority, promising to pursue greater accountability in the management of public resources.
The Nairobi Mpya agenda further seeks to promote unity by ensuring that residents from all tribes and religious backgrounds are respected and treated equally.
The Kenya Moja Movement’s stated mission includes promoting unity, good governance, equal opportunities and an environment conducive to business, while opposing tribalism, nepotism and corruption.
Experience in public leadership
Wanjiru enters the Nairobi contest with previous experience in national politics and public leadership.
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru during a past event. Photo/@margaretwanjirubmw/Facebook
She served as the Member of Parliament for Starehe from 2007 to 2013 and later served as an Assistant Minister for Housing.
She also served as Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission before leaving the position in August 2026 as she prepared to focus on other political work.
Her return to elective politics comes as political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 General Election. She recently met former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, a meeting that generated political interest amid efforts by opposition figures to build new alliances.
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru during a past event. Photo/@margaretwanjirubmw/Facebook
With her Nairobi Mpya agenda, Wanjiru is seeking to present herself as an experienced leader offering a practical programme focused on jobs, business, public services, infrastructure and unity as Nairobi heads towards the 2027 gubernatorial contest.
