Sandra Mbuvi, the daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, is officially stepping into the political ring. Through a recent announcement on her Instagram stories, Sandra revealed her plans to run for the Kitisuru Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in the upcoming 2027 elections. This move marks a major shift for the young social media personality as she transitions from online influence to local government leadership.
What makes her campaign especially interesting is her choice of political platform. Sandra will be running under the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), a recently formed political party led by her father. The NEDP officially received its full registration certificate in December 2025 and has already been conducting grassroots campaigns to spread its message across the country. By using her father’s political machinery, Sandra is blending her modern, youthful appeal with the established “Sonko” brand of grassroots politics.
This announcement sets the stage for an exciting race in Kitisuru Ward. While some voters might see her as a fresh, energetic face ready to tackle local community issues, others will be watching closely to see if she can step out of her father’s shadow and build her own legacy. Her strategy of using Instagram to announce her candidacy shows that she plans to connect directly with a younger generation of voters, making the 2027 MCA race one to watch closely.
