Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu has joined the race for the Roysambu parliamentary seat, announcing plans to contest in the August 10, 2027, General Election.
Kiarie said he would vie on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, promising to address challenges facing residents of the Nairobi constituency.
In a statement seen by Tukio Writer on Monday, October 12, the skater described Roysambu as a constituency with untapped potential in business, education, infrastructure and healthcare.
He also pledged to champion the interests of young people and fellow athletes, saying he wanted to protect their ambitions from systems that hold them back.
“I will defend young people and fellow athletes and protect their dreams from broken systems. If elected, I will serve and deliver for Roysambu residents,” he stated.
Kiarie’s announcement adds him to a growing list of aspirants seeking to represent Roysambu in the National Assembly.
The contenders include incumbent MP Augustine Kamande Kamau of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), former MP Isaac Waihenya Ndirangu, who is also seeking the seat on a DCP ticket, and nominated MP Sabina Chege of the Jubilee Party.
Others are Moses Mwenda, who plans to run as an independent candidate, and Dr Faith Mwaura, who is seeking the seat on a UDA ticket.
TikTok personality Raymond Omosa, popularly known as Kenyan Prince, has also expressed interest in the seat, although his party affiliation remains unclear.
“I will give Roysambu a voice we have not had for so long. I have received support from Kenyans across the country, and when elected, I will serve everyone without discrimination,” he said.
Kiarie has previously raised concerns over support for his sporting career, accusing the Ministry of Sports of repeatedly failing to release funds for his international competitions.
The dispute intensified after he alleged that the ministry failed to provide visa assistance, forcing him to withdraw from the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay.
The Ministry of Sports has maintained that it supported the skater, a position Kiarie has repeatedly disputed.
His entry into the Roysambu race now marks a move from raising concerns about the challenges facing athletes to seeking an elective position where he says he hopes to represent residents and young people.
