Kenyan musician Bahati has announced plans to contest the Mathare parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. The singer made the announcement during an event held on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The revelation came on the date he and his wife, Diana Marua, had promoted as their highly anticipated wedding celebration.
Instead of the wedding ceremony many followers expected, Bahati used the occasion to unveil his political ambitions. He also described the much-publicised KSh1 million wedding invitation campaign as a publicity strategy.
Bahati Explains the KSh1 Million Wedding Campaign
For weeks, Bahati and Diana had promoted plans for a lavish celebration marking their ten years together. The couple announced that invitations would cost KSh1 million each, sparking widespread debate across social media.
They also shared videos showing invitations being delivered to prominent personalities. Bahati has now indicated that the wedding narrative helped generate attention ahead of his political announcement.
However, the couple’s earlier wedding announcements and the political launch created uncertainty among followers who had expected a formal ceremony.
Bahati Eyes Mathare Constituency Seat
The musician is seeking to enter Parliament through the Mathare Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. His announcement marks another attempt to transition from entertainment into elective politics. Bahati previously contested the same parliamentary seat during the 2022 General Election.
Reports accompanying his latest announcement have linked his planned bid to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. However, further details about his party affiliation and campaign plans remain to be confirmed.
From Music to Politics
Bahati has built his public profile through music and his online presence. His latest announcement now places him in the political conversation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Mathare contest could see the singer return to an electoral race after his previous attempt in 2022. His decision also marks a new chapter in his public career as he seeks to turn his celebrity profile into a political platform.
