NAIROBI, Kenya — Moses Kuria, a senior member of President William Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), has openly declared interest in returning to elective politics in 2027—this time with the presidency in his crosshairs.
The former Gatundu South MP, known for his bold and often controversial political maneuvers, hinted during an interview on Citizen TV that his experience in the private sector, government, and elective politics makes him a strong candidate for the country’s top job.
“There is a possibility that I will run for president in 2027. I am more than ready and have all the necessary qualifications. The only position I cannot vie for is Woman Representative of Kiambu,” Kuria quipped.
Kuria’s comments mark a dramatic re-entry into Kenya’s early campaign trail chatter, especially given his current advisory role in Ruto’s administration and recent flirtations with the opposition.
In fact, he has reportedly been in talks with Jubilee Party, once led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, even expressing interest in becoming its Secretary General.
However, the politician clarified that if Jubilee doesn’t align with his ambitions, he will not hesitate to revive his own outfit—Chama Cha Kazi, which he used in the 2022 elections.
“We are talking with Jubilee, but I also have a party. If they accommodate my vision, fine. If not, I will use Chama Cha Kazi. What matters is making a difference—even if for a single day,” he said.
Kuria says a Kuria presidency would focus on health, agriculture, job creation, and economic mobility, themes that mirror both public frustration and the country’s current economic pinch.
He also took a subtle jab at some in government, accusing unnamed officials of “hiring goons to infiltrate and disrupt peaceful protests,” urging youth not to be used as political pawns.
While he remains part of Ruto’s inner economic advisory circle, Kuria’s public statements suggest increasing distance from the Kenya Kwanza mainstream, and perhaps an attempt to capitalize on the public mood of discontent in the country.
Kuria’s political journey began in 2014, when he was elected unopposed as Gatundu South MP on a TNA ticket following the death of MP Jossy Ngugi.
He retained the seat in 2017 under Jubilee, completing two terms before being appointed Cabinet Secretary for Trade in Ruto’s first Cabinet—a position he later exited.
His name now joins a growing list of potential 2027 contenders, as early alignments, breakaways, and coalition-building begin to shape the next electoral battlefield.
