Suleiman Shahbal Declares He Will Be on the 2027 Ballot

Suleiman Shahbal has declared that he will be on the ballot in the 2027 General Election, sending a clear signal, he is preparing to return to the frontline of Kenyan politics.

In a strongly worded statement delivered on Wednesday, Shahbal said his political ambition remains intact and that the push for change cannot be delayed.

“In no uncertain terms, in August 2027 whether they like it or not, I will be on the ballot! Change must come!”

The statement is likely to reignite political debate in Mombasa and the wider Coast region, where Shahbal has remained a familiar and influential figure in electoral politics.

Although he did not immediately disclose the exact seat he intends to contest, his declaration leaves little doubt that he is positioning himself for a major political battle ahead of the next General Election.

Shahbal has previously contested for the Mombasa governorship and has consistently presented himself as a leader focused on economic opportunity, accountable governance and a stronger voice for the Coast region.

His latest remarks come as politicians across Kenya begin laying the groundwork for 2027, with alliances, rivalries and possible candidates increasingly taking shape.

For Shahbal’s supporters, the declaration will be viewed as a rallying call. For his political opponents, it is an early warning that the race for Mombasa’s political future could become fiercely contested.

With less than a year to the August 2027 polls, Shahbal’s message is clear: he is not stepping away from the contest.