Candidate for Governor, Kakamega County
Fernandes Barasa
“Bottom-up economic transformation”
About
Fernandes Barasa is the Governor of Kakamega County and a key figure in Western Kenya’s devolved politics. Kakamega’s size, agricultural base, and political weight make the governorship highly consequential. Barasa’s profile is tied to county development, service delivery, and the broader contest for influence in Western Kenya, where local administration and national party alignment constantly interact.
Candidacy status
Currently serving: Governor, Kakamega County. Holding office is separate from the 2027 candidacy shown below.
- Reported19 Sep 2026Public reports say this person intends to run.
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- ElectedNot yetDeclared winner in the official results.
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Key issues
- Agriculture
- Health
- Education
- County infrastructure
- Service delivery
- Local economic expansion
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Jobs What will you do in your first two years to create jobs and incomes, especially for young people?
Cost of living and taxes What, specifically, will you do about prices and taxes for ordinary households?
Corruption Name one step that will make public money in your office traceable by any citizen.
Health How will people in this area get affordable care, including at SHA-contracted facilities?
Roads and water Which road or water project will you finish first, and by when?
Local priority What is the single biggest local problem here (including insecurity), and what is your plan for it?
Your commitment Give one measurable promise voters can check by 2030 – a number and a date.
Integrity (Chapter Six) Which leadership and integrity standard in Chapter Six of the Constitution will voters be able to hold you to, and how will they check it? Read Chapter Six →
Public participation (Article 10) How will residents take part in the decisions and budgets of your office? Read Article 10 →
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Background
Offices held
- Governor of Kakamega County (from 2022)
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