Agnes Kagure is a daughter of Nyeri, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and candidate for Governor of Nyeri County in the 2027 Kenyan elections. Her campaign theme is A New Sunrise in Nyeri.

Who is running for Governor of Nyeri County in 2027?

Agnes Kagure is seeking to become Governor of Nyeri County in 2027 with a practical agenda built on seven transformation pillars for farmers, small businesses, water, roads, healthcare, forests, and education.

What is A New Sunrise in Nyeri?

A New Sunrise in Nyeri is Agnes Kagure’s campaign vision to turn Nyeri County’s strengths into greater prosperity, better public services, and opportunities that reach every community.

What are Agnes Kagure’s seven pillars for Nyeri?

The seven pillars are: Rudisha Utamu wa Kahawa na Chai; Biashara Ndogo Ndogo, Faida Kubwa Kubwa; Maji kwa Kila Boma, Maji kwa Kila Shamba; Barabara Bora, Biashara Bora; Hospitali Bora, Dawa za Kutosha; Misitu Yetu, Utajiri Wetu; and Elimu Bora, Ujuzi Bora, Maisha Bora.

How can I support or volunteer for Agnes Kagure in Nyeri?

You can join ward teams, volunteer, share your Nyeri story, or contact the campaign secretariat through the official Join the New Sunrise and Contact pages on this website.

Where is the official Agnes Kagure for Nyeri Governor website?

This is the official campaign website for Agnes Kagure for Governor of Nyeri County 2027, publishing her biography, vision, news, campaign trail, and ways to get involved.

school Pillar 07 · A New Sunrise in Nyeri

Elimu Bora, Ujuzi Bora, Maisha Bora

Stronger foundations. Practical skills. Better livelihoods.

Education should give every child a strong start and every young person a meaningful opportunity to build a future. Nyeri needs artisans, technicians, agricultural innovators, mechanics, hospitality workers, digital entrepreneurs, and skilled people capable of supporting the county’s changing economy.

All seven pillars Join the New Sunrise

Our proposed priorities

Practical steps for this pillar

Priority 1

Improve early childhood development facilities

Classrooms, sanitation, learning spaces, accessibility, and teaching resources.

Priority 2

Support qualified early childhood educators

Professional development, staffing planning, and appropriate support for early learning.

Priority 3

Improve inclusion in early education

Attention to children with disabilities, vulnerable families, and access barriers.

Priority 4

Revitalise county vocational training centres

Assess facilities, equipment, trainers, course relevance, and modernisation.

Priority 5

Connect training to Nyeri’s economy

Pathways into agricultural technology, food processing, construction, automotive, hospitality, and digital skills.

Priority 6

Expand apprenticeship and industry partnerships

Supervised practical experience for trainees.

Priority 7

Support entrepreneurship among graduates

Business planning, mentorship, market knowledge, and enterprise-support services.

Priority 8

Monitor training outcomes

Track enrolment, completion, competency, and post-training pathways.

What this could mean

For residents of Nyeri

check_circle Better-supported early learning for children
check_circle Practical, market-relevant skills for young people
check_circle A more appropriately trained workforce for local businesses

Guiding principle

Education should do more than prepare young people to pass examinations. It should help equip them to build meaningful lives.

Implementation note

County government has direct responsibilities for pre-primary education and village polytechnics. Primary, secondary, and university education fall substantially under national government.

Seven pillars. One new sunrise.

Explore the full agenda

Pillar 01 Rudisha Utamu wa Kahawa na Chai Pillar 02 Biashara Ndogo Ndogo, Faida Kubwa Kubwa Pillar 03 Maji kwa Kila Boma, Maji kwa Kila Shamba Pillar 04 Barabara Bora, Biashara Bora Pillar 05 Hospitali Bora, Dawa za Kutosha Pillar 06 Misitu Yetu, Utajiri Wetu Pillar 07 Elimu Bora, Ujuzi Bora, Maisha Bora