Lulu Hassan Finally Clears Air On Whether She’ll Join Ruto Or Sifuna’s Camp As She Contest Top Seat

Citizen TV news anchor Lulu Hassan has sparked fresh speculation about a possible entry into elective politics after attending a high-profile meeting hosted by President William Ruto in Mombasa.

Lulu was among several prominent personalities who attended the gathering at State House on Thursday, November 12, where Ruto met leaders associated with the broad-based government.

The journalist was captured addressing those present, drawing attention to her reported interest in the Mvita parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.

She has been linked to the constituency for months, with reports indicating that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) could be considering her as its preferred candidate.

However, the party has not officially announced its position, and Lulu has yet to publicly declare her intention to contest.

If she enters the race, she could face incumbent Mvita MP Mohammed Soud Machele, who is associated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

Speculation about her political ambitions first emerged in May 2025 when branded T-shirts and reflector jackets bearing the slogan “Lulu Hassan, Mama Mvita” circulated on social media.

The State House meeting was also attended by ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa.

Lulu’s reported ambitions come amid a growing trend of journalists from Royal Media Services (RMS) expressing interest in elective positions.

Former Citizen TV reporter John Wanyama resigned from the media house to pursue the Malava parliamentary seat, while Trevor Ombija has been linked to the Nyakach constituency.

Other journalists associated with political ambitions include Stephen Letoo, who is eyeing Kilgoris, Citizen Radio’s Tina Ogal, linked to Embakasi East, and former presenter Willis Raburu, who is pursuing the Kisumu Senate seat.

The developments have also attracted the attention of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), which is preparing guidelines requiring journalists who declare political ambitions to suspend their broadcasting duties and eventually leave active journalism within stipulated timelines.

The proposed regulations are also expected to protect fairness in election coverage by preventing newsrooms from giving preferential treatment to former colleagues seeking political office.

https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/646633-citizen-tvs-lulu-hassan-signals-joining-william-rutos-camp-eyes-mp-seat/

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