Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on residents to make wise choices in the 2027 elections and pick a leader who will build on her legacy.

Speaking on Thursday during the County Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, Waiguru said her development track record is clear and warned that it would be a mistake for voters to hand over the county to a non-performer once she leaves office.

“Start praying now for Kirinyaga, that it may get a better leader than Anne Waiguru,” she said.

The former Devolution CS and former chairperson of the Council of Governors acknowledged that some residents have raised concerns about the county’s future after her tenure.

Waiguru, however, expressed confidence that Kirinyaga has no shortage of capable leaders, urging residents to seek divine guidance in choosing the right one.

“God is not limited to Anne Waiguru, God is not limited to any human being,” she said, drawing inspiration from Mathew 5:16 as the guiding verse for her time in office.

She reminded residents that leadership goes beyond the governor’s seat. “God can provide a person who will take us from this level to the next. And it’s not just about the governor’s seat – the county assembly too, because a governor cannot function without it. We must not take our county backwards.”

With her second and final term ending in 2027, Waiguru said she hopes the progress made under her leadership in various sectors will be carried forward by her successor.

“We remain committed to delivering our development goals for the remaining two years. Above all, we give glory to God,” she said.

Looking ahead, Waiguru urged residents to judge candidates by their track record.

“I pray that in 2027, the determinant for who we elect in Kirinyaga will be work – 70 to 80 per cent. And I intend to put up billboards to show: this is how it looked, and this is how it looks now.”