Lulu Hassan’s State House Meeting With Ruto Fuels Mvita Parliamentary Seat Speculation

Citizen TV news anchor Lulu Hassan has fuelled speculation about her political ambitions after attending a gathering of President William Ruto and broad-based government leaders at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday, November 12.

The journalist, who has been linked to the Mvita parliamentary seat, was among those captured addressing a sitting convened by the President, further drawing attention to reports that she could enter the 2027 General Election.

Lulu is expected to face ODM incumbent Mohammed Soud Machele if she formally declares her interest in the constituency.

Lulu Hassan’s Political Ambitions

The State House gathering brought together several prominent political figures, including ODM chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa.

Reports have suggested that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has already settled on Lulu as its preferred candidate for Mvita, although the party has not publicly confirmed the claims.

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

Her appearance at the State House meeting has now added to the attention surrounding her possible entry into elective politics.

Other Royal Media Journalists Eyeing Political Seats

Lulu is among several journalists associated with Royal Media Services (RMS) who have been linked to political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Reporter John Wanyama resigned from RMS in August to pursue the Malava Constituency parliamentary seat. He had submitted his resignation letter to the company’s Human Resource department on July 3.

Wanyama joined the media house on September 1, 2015, initially working as a reporter and camera person based in Eldoret before rising to become senior correspondent for Uasin Gishu County, a position he held for nearly 11 years.

Other RMS personalities with declared or reported political interests include Citizen TV anchor Trevor Ombija, who has expressed interest in the Nyakach parliamentary seat currently held by Joshua Aduma, who has represented the constituency since 2013.

Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo is also targeting the Kilgoris Constituency seat, while Citizen Radio presenter Tina Ogal has been linked to Embakasi East.

Former Citizen TV news anchor Willis Raburu is pursuing the Kisumu Senate seat, while Inooro TV’s Michael Njenga has declared his candidacy for Kabete Constituency.

Media Council Prepares Guidelines for Journalists Entering Politics

The growing number of journalists considering elective positions has also drawn the attention of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

In May 2026, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo announced that the council was finalising guidelines governing media conduct and election reporting ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The proposed rules are expected to provide for mandatory resignation timelines and the immediate suspension of on-air duties, including hosting, anchoring and reporting, for journalists who declare political intentions.

The council also directed newsrooms to maintain fair and balanced coverage of all candidates, warning against giving preferential treatment to former colleagues seeking elective positions.

MCK indicated that it would conduct a validation workshop involving editorial leaders before gazetting the final guidelines within 30 days of the announcement.