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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87206, member: 27"]
Nairobi’s 2027 governor race just got real after Ronald Karauri threw his hat in, blasting current leadership and promising to fix the capital’s everyday headaches.

Karauri joins the 2027 Nairobi race
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[*]Ronald Karauri confirmed his bid on February 22, 2026.
[*]The announcement came during a Kasarani bursary event for Grade 10 students.
[*]Karauri blamed Nairobi’s problems on weak leadership.
[*]He told supporters he is ready to chase the governor's seat.
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Promises on basic city services
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[*]Karauri insisted residents will stop crying over small issues.
[*]He argued that city management is not complicated.
[*]Garbage collection, county roads, and water topped his fix list.
[*]Budget strength, he said, means services should not stall.
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Water struggles in Njiru highlighted
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[*]Njiru residents’ water connections became part of his pitch.
[*]Karauri said he personally pushes Nairobi Water for action.
[*]He argued such follow-ups should fall to the governor.
[*]His message framed the race as taking over unfinished work.
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Political backdrop and alliances
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[*]President William Ruto recently signed a cooperation pact with Johnson Sakaja.
[*]The deal gives the national government influence over key Nairobi services.
[*]Karauri avoided legal debate around that agreement.
[*]He openly declared his support for William Ruto.
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