Musician and 2022 presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has declared that Kenya is ready to be led by a blind president, arguing that sight has not translated into better leadership for the country. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday night, Kigame said what Kenya needs is vision, not mere physical sight.
“If sight could fix the problems of Kenya, we’ve had five seeing presidents, and we still have problems,” he said. “In fact, haya macho yanaweza kuwa ndio shida, you people see too much. Whatever you see you want, whether it is shamba, somebody’s wife or money.”
Referencing Shakespeare’s King Lear, Kigame added: “Maybe it is time to have vision and not mere sight. A man may see how this world goes without eyes.”
Kigame, who ran as an independent candidate in 2022, confirmed he will vie again in the 2027 General Election, this time under a political party. He promised a people-centred campaign guided by the principles of Utu, Haki na Maadili (Humanity, Justice and Ethics). His agenda will focus on three pillars: fighting corruption (bomoa ufisadi), implementing the Constitution (tekeleza Katiba), and empowering Kenyans (jenga Mkenya).
The gospel musician-turned-politician said he would hold himself accountable if elected, promising to resign if he failed to deliver. “If I fail after the first year, I’m one of those presidents who will tell you to tell me, ‘Kigame must go.’ I will go,” he stated.
Kigame also spoke about his unique style of campaigning, saying he plans to sing his way into State House, inspired by his long history of writing social justice songs. Quoting Juliani’s lyrics, he declared: “I am still vying and I am still singing. I want to be your next singing president.”
On current affairs, Kigame criticized the controversial construction of a Sh1.2 billion church at State House, calling it economically and morally wrong. “The president is not the bishop of a country and State House is not the religious centre of a country,” he said, adding that the funds should instead be used to address urgent needs facing Kenyans.
