This archive report was first published on 13 September 2019.
On September 13, 2019, socialite Huddah Monroe sparked a conversation about her potential entry into politics, hinting at running for the Nairobi Women Representative seat in 2022.
Monroe, a cosmetics entrepreneur, has been teasing the idea of joining politics on her popular Instagram page. In fact, she has expressed ambitions to become the first female President of Kenya.
Her fans have been reacting to the news, with some expressing their support for her potential candidacy. One fan, Kymsuleiman, commented, 'Hiyo poster tu ushapata kura yangu,' which translates to 'That poster alone will get my vote.'
Another fan, Francisdfrank, added, 'Madam President has spoken?'
However, not all of her fans are supportive of her potential entry into politics. One fan, Oruta, warned Monroe to stop dreaming lest she soils her bed.
Monroe's post, which included a picture of her supposed campaign poster, has been met with a mix of reactions from her fans. Some have offered her tips on how to unseat the incumbent woman rep Esther Passaris, while others have expressed their support for her potential candidacy.
