Presidential aspirant and renowned gospel musician Dr Reuben Kigame has called on Kenyans to exercise greater discernment in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Kigame wants Kenyan voters to reject what he termed as “greedy and extractive leadership”.
Instead, he asked them to vote for leaders who demonstrate integrity, empathy, and service to the people.
He made these remarks during a Sunday service at PCEA Ruring’u Church in Nyeri County, where he joined the congregation in worship, prayer, and fellowship.
Dr Kigame, who has positioned himself as a faith-driven candidate advocating ethical leadership, said Kenya’s governance challenges stem from poor leadership choices made in past elections.
He encouraged citizens to reflect on their voting decisions and to prioritise leaders with a proven commitment to public service and national unity.
“We have a serious problem with leadership in our country because it focuses on greed and extraction,” he said.
“In 2022, we made bad choices. I challenge you to choose better in 2027,” he added.
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In addition, the veteran gospel singer said Kenya needs a different kind of leadership that is guided, not by what can be seen and taken, but by a deeper vision and moral clarity.
“It is time to vote for a leader who sees beyond physical eyes. I believe it is those physical eyes, focused on material gain and personal benefit, that have made many of our leaders greedy. True leadership is about insight, compassion, and service. Give me a chance to lead without greed,” he noted.
The service, marked by worship and community interaction, provided a platform for Dr Kigame to engage with congregants not only as a political aspirant but also as a man of faith.
He led worship with his song ‘Huniachi’ and offered a message centred on hope, unity, as well as the need for leaders who uphold moral values in governance.
