Charity Ngilu wants her old job back as Kitui Governor in 2027. She ran the county from 2018 until 2022. Last Saturday, she told locals she heard their calls asking her to return when current boss Julius Malombe finishes his term. Back in 2022, Ngilu put her name on the ballot but later stepped away, throwing her support behind Malombe, which helped him win easily.
During a funeral for teacher Felix Mutio at Ivovoa village in Kyangwithya, Ngilu asked the crowd if she should run again. People shouted Yes right away. She promised them, "I want to move ahead for you and many others." Ngilu said she would serve with love and tackle anything residents need fixed. The burial happened in Kitui Central, where many locals gathered.
The former...