Lulu Hassan’s State House Appearance With Ruto Fuels Fresh Speculation Over 2027 Mvita MP Seat

Citizen TV news anchor Lulu Hassan has sparked fresh political speculation after attending a high-profile meeting hosted by President William Ruto at State House, Mombasa, amid growing reports linking her to the Mvita parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

Hassan was among several prominent political figures who attended the gathering on Thursday, November 12, where Ruto met leaders associated with the broad-based government.

Her appearance at the meeting has attracted attention because of growing speculation that she could be preparing to transition from journalism into elective politics.

The celebrated journalist was captured addressing the gathering, which brought together several influential leaders from the Coast region and other parts of the country.

Among those present were ODM chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa.

Hassan has previously been linked to the Mvita parliamentary seat, where she could face incumbent MP Mohammed Soud Machele if she eventually declares her candidacy.

Reports have also suggested that the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) could be considering her as its preferred candidate for the constituency, although the party has not publicly confirmed such a decision.

Speculation about her political ambitions first gained momentum in May 2025 when campaign-style merchandise bearing the slogan ‘Lulu Hassan, Mama Mvita’ circulated on social media.

Her recent public appearances in Mombasa have further fuelled discussions about a possible political career.

However, her attendance at the State House meeting does not, by itself, establish that she has joined UDA or formally declared an intention to contest the parliamentary seat.

A previous fact-check by Africa Check also found no public confirmation that Hassan had joined the ruling party, despite circulating claims suggesting otherwise.

Hassan is not the only Royal Media Services journalist whose name has emerged in discussions surrounding the 2027 elections.

Former RMS journalist John Wanyama resigned from the media house to pursue the Malava parliamentary seat.

Citizen TV’s Trevor Ombija has also expressed interest in contesting the Nyakach parliamentary seat, while Stephen Letoo has been linked to the Kilgoris constituency.

Other media personalities reportedly considering politics include Willis Raburu, who is eyeing the Kisumu senatorial seat, and Inooro TV’s Michael Njenga, who is targeting Kabete.

The growing interest among journalists in elective positions has also attracted the attention of the Media Council of Kenya, which has been working on guidelines governing journalists who intend to participate in the 2027 political contest.

For now, Hassan’s political plans remain unconfirmed, but her latest appearance at State House has added another dimension to the growing conversation about possible new entrants into the 2027 parliamentary race.

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