The Roots Party of Kenya has announced a reshuffle of its top leadership, as the country inches closer to the 2027 general elections.
In a Gazette Notice dated October 9, 2025, and published in the Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVII No. 219, the Registrar of Political Parties confirmed the party’s intention to replace three key national officials.
New Faces
According to the notice, the party seeks to appoint prominent lawyer Cecil Miller as the new National Secretary General, replacing Adam Kadernani Awach.
Miller’s entry into the party’s leadership is widely interpreted as a move to bolster its legal and institutional credibility.
With a career spanning over two decades in constitutional and electoral law, Miller brings a wealth of experience that could be necessary in navigating the regulatory political landscape ahead of the elections.
In another notable change, Caleb Amondo Sunguti is set to take over as National Organizing Secretary from Sylivestor Nchoko.
Sunguti, a seasoned grassroots mobilizer and former county assembly aspirant, is expected to inject fresh energy into the party’s outreach and campaign machinery.
The third change involves the National Treasurer position, with Munir Hemed Said replacing Patrick Kinja.
Said, a financial consultant with experience in public sector budgeting and donor fund management, is anticipated to strengthen the party’s fiscal discipline and transparency, a critical area for political parties seeking to attract donor support and public trust.
The Registrar of Political Parties, through Acting CEO Sophia Sitati, has invited public submissions regarding the proposed changes.
Citizens and stakeholders have until October 31, 2025, to lodge any objections or comments.
The Registrar’s office, located at Lion Place on Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, will be open for inquiries during regular business hours.
Roots Party’s Future
The party, which gained notoriety during the 2022 elections under the leadership of legal scholar Prof. George Wajackoyah, has struggled to maintain momentum amid internal wrangles and limited grassroots penetration.
Wajackoyah’s controversial platform, which included proposals to legalize marijuana and introduce snake farming as an economic strategy, drew both support and criticism, but failed to translate into significant electoral gains.
The Roots Party’s leadership overhaul may also be aimed at ensuring compliance with the Political Parties Act, which mandates transparency and accountability in party operations.
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What Next for Wajackoyah
Roots Party leader Prof. George Wajackoyah has officially declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming his intention to challenge President William Ruto for the second time.
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In a televised interview, Wajackoyah stated that Ruto missed an opportunity to build a more inclusive government by not engaging those who contested the presidency in 2022.
“I am on the ballot in 2027, and I will not back down. I am running again because I am bitter.”
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