Prominent lawyer and political commentator Wahome Thuku has sparked fresh debate online after issuing a strongly worded political warning ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a Facebook post that has since attracted wide attention, Thuku reflected on past elections and claimed his earlier advice to voters had been ignored, with costly consequences for Nairobi County.
Thuku recalled the 2017 gubernatorial race, saying he openly urged his followers not to elect Mike Sonko as Nairobi Governor.
According to him, even members of his own family dismissed his concerns and went ahead to vote for Sonko.
He argued that events later vindicated his position. Before his impeachment, Sonko controversially surrendered key functions of Nairobi County to the national government under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, effectively admitting he could not manage the city.
The outspoken advocate then turned to the 2022 elections, saying he again warned voters against electing Johnson Sakaja as Nairobi Governor.
Thuku claimed his advice was met with hostility, with critics branding him a tribalist and accusing him of opposing the United Democratic Alliance wave.
At the time, he noted, Sakaja enjoyed massive support from UDA loyalists and “yellow hustlers” aligned with President William Ruto. However, three years later, Thuku argues history has repeated itself.
He pointed out that Sakaja has now handed over critical aspects of Nairobi’s management to the national government, this time under President Ruto, raising questions about the governor’s capacity to run the capital city independently.
Using these examples, Thuku issued a fresh political appeal as the 2027 presidential race begins to take shape.
He urged Kenyans not to “hand over the country” to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who is widely viewed as a potential presidential contender.
Instead, Thuku openly endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i for the presidency.
The lawyer’s remarks have triggered mixed reactions online, with some praising his consistency while others accuse him of political bias.
As early campaigns quietly take form, Thuku’s comments underscore how past leadership experiences are likely to shape voter choices heading into the 2027 election.