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In a leap into presidential politics that startled many, Senior Presidential Adviser Moses Kuria hinted at a potential bid for Kenya’s top job in 2027, sparking a fresh wave of speculation about his political ambitions.
Speaking on Sunday, June 22, Kuria—known for his outspoken advocacy within President William Ruto’s inner circle—declared: “There is a possibility that I will run for president in 2027. … From MCA to President, I have every qualification. I’m more than ready; don’t I practice every day?”.
The seasoned politician also revealed ongoing discussions with the Jubilee Party—the political vehicle once led by Uhuru Kenyatta. “We are talking. It’s Uhuru’s party and I have another party. I have given them that offer. If they take it, fine. If they don’t, I have a party and life will go on,” he stated.
But perhaps the most startling remark came when Kuria predicted there may not even be a true electoral contest in 2027: “There will be no presidential election. There will be a consensus,” echoing the 2002 scenario when Mwai Kibaki emerged virtually unchallenged . He framed the upcoming vote as a national imperative: “Two options, going the Rwanda way or an agreement … the consequences of the alternative will be too dire to fathom.”
Kuria’s pronouncements have ignited debate across the political spectrum. Supporters argue they show his confidence and political foresight, while critics question whether his bold language masks deeper political maneuvering ahead of the crucial 2027 polls.
Regardless of the motive, this marks a turning point for Kuria—his name, once limited to economic advisory circles, is now firmly in the presidential conversation. As the nation recalibrates ahead of the next election cycle, Nairobi’s political watchers are bracing for what comes next: Will Kuria test his strength at the ballot box—or will his words become another strategic gambit in Kenya’s evolving power plays?
