Ken Mijungu hints at going for Migori senate seat in 2027
By Mabonga Makhanu, July 3, 2026Former news anchor Ken Mijungu has revealed that he is considering a bid for the Migori Senate seat in the 2027 general election, saying the position would be a stepping stone toward fulfilling his long-term ambition of becoming the county’s governor.
Speaking during a YouTube podcast aired on Friday, July 3, 2026, Mijungu said his interest in politics is rooted in his family’s long history of participating in elective leadership.
He disclosed that one of his brothers is currently serving as a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) and is preparing to contest the Uriri parliamentary seat in 2027. According to Mijungu, his other brother is a close ally of Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, who is expected to challenge incumbent Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko in the next gubernatorial election.
Mijungu expressed confidence that Nyamita stands a strong chance of winning the governorship, arguing that the political environment in Migori favours his bid. He noted that his brother has been actively involved in mobilising support for the Uriri MP across the county ahead of the election.
The former journalist also reflected on his family’s political journey, revealing that his elder brother, Billy, has unsuccessfully contested parliamentary elections in the past and still has the potential to seek elective office again.
Despite expressing interest in the Senate seat, Mijungu said he would not contest if his elder brother decides to run for the same position, maintaining that he would instead support him out of respect for their family ties.
He added that his decision to contest for the Senate seat will be determined by his elder brother’s decision; if he fails to challenge the incumbent, Eddie Oketch, he will take the mantle and run.
‘Billy currently works for the government. I respect him because he is my elder brother, and I believe he may still have ambitions of running for the Senate. If he decides to step down from his current position and contest the seat, I will not run. I will not vie for the Senate if my brother is in the race,” Mijungu stated
Political campaigns
He also downplayed the importance of beginning campaigns years before an election, arguing that Kenya’s political history has shown that some candidates launch their campaigns only a few months before polling day and still emerge victorious, while others spend years campaigning but fail to win. He added that even incumbents have lost elections despite enjoying the advantage of holding office.
Mijungu further stated that he does not believe in premature political mobilization, saying leadership should be earned through ideas and public trust rather than prolonged campaign activities.
Mijungu’s senatorial interest
He made it clear that his interest in the Senate is part of a broader political strategy, explaining that he views the office as valuable experience that would prepare him for a future gubernatorial bid.
“I want to vie for the Migori Senate seat so that in the future I can vie for the governorship. I have a dream of becoming the governor of Migori,” Mijungu said.