Moses Kuria, a senior advisor inside President William Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), has likened the upcoming 2027 contest to the 2002 elections.
Speaking on Citizen TV on June 22, Kuria stated leaders within the rivalry for the nation’s prime seat will attain a consensus on who to endorse earlier than the vote, similar to in 2002.
“Let me shock you,” Kuria stated. “Some individuals are coaching for a soccer match that won’t occur.”
Kuria believes 2027 is not going to have the standard election battle. Instead, he stated there will probably be a nationwide settlement to keep away from chaos and save the nation.
“2027 will probably be like 2002,” he stated. “There will probably be no presidential election. There will probably be a consensus.”
Moses Kuria on 2027 Elections
Kuria stated the 2002 election was a finished deal by the point the nation went to the poll, with Mwai Kibaki already accepted by most.
“Have you ever seen that margin once more?” he requested.
The former Cabinet Secretary added that in the present day’s political gamers shouldn’t count on a repeat of 2013 or 2017.
“There’s not going to be that type of presidential contest,” he stated.
“Some individuals are coaching for soccer, however it is going to be a tennis match.”
He added that leaders should sit down and agree on easy methods to transfer ahead.
“We have two choices: exit sooner or later and destroy the nation, or let’s agree,” he stated.
“Let there be honor amongst women and men.”
Kuria additionally stated he’s accepted throughout the nation, not simply in his dwelling area.
“I can do a rally in any a part of this nation with out the native MP,” he stated.
“I’m a villager in each a part of the nation, Garissa, Wajir, wherever.”
He stated that’s the type of democracy he fought for.
Kuria’s feedback come at a time when politicians have began regrouping because the dialog across the 2027 elections grows. While some leaders put together for a troublesome race, Kuria is asking for peace and unity as a substitute.
Kuria Seeks to Become Jubilee SG
In an earlier assertion, Kuria had signaled his intention to pursue the function of Secretary General within the Jubilee Party.
The Senior financial Advisor hinted at a potential return to the political occasion he was as soon as affiliated with.
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Kuria shared a message on X alongside a photograph of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who leads the Jubilee Party, hinting at his political aspirations.
His announcement follows a current present of assist for Uhuru.
In his publish, Kuria highlighted the significance of Jubilee’s renewed management in a time of rising political division.
“Congratulations, my senior brother, President Uhuru Kenyatta, for reclaiming management of the Jubilee Party,” he wrote.
“As tensions rise and divisions deepen, your management offers a significant platform for unity and stability. The future is vibrant.”
