Stephen Letoo to Vie for Kilgoris MP Seat on ODM Ticket

Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo is set to vie for the Kilgoris parliamentary seat on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket.

Speaking in Kilgoris, Narok County, during an ODM mega rally and the launch of the party’s Kilgoris branch office on Friday, August 28, 2026, Homa Bay Governor and ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga said she would hand Letoo the party’s cap as he seeks to contest the seat.

Wanga’s remarks appear to confirm Letoo’s intention to join the race for the Kilgoris parliamentary seat under the ODM ticket.

His announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding Letoo’s political ambitions and the party he would choose to contest the seat come the preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Letoo’s Preparations

The journalist has been engaging residents through community initiatives and education empowerment programmes, activities that have increasingly positioned him as a potential political contender in the constituency.

Letoo’s entry into the race sets the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched contest in Kilgoris, a constituency currently represented by Julius Sunkuli of KANU.

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Political observers expect the race to attract significant attention as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the next General Election.

Before his declaration, opinion polls had already placed Letoo among the leading contenders for the Kilgoris seat, reflecting his growing popularity in the constituency.

Public Profile Of Letoo

His public profile, built through years of covering national politics and major state events for Citizen TV, has made him one of Kenya’s most recognisable political journalists.

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His decision to seek public office adds to a growing list of Kenyan journalists making the transition from the newsroom to politics as the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum.

With his ODM candidature now in the open, attention will shift to how he builds his campaign in Kilgoris and navigates the party’s nomination process as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.

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