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Former Cabinet Secretary and presidential economic adviser Moses Kuria has resurfaced in political discourse, sharing his views on the 2027 General Election and the current political landscape.
Kuria expressed doubts about President William Ruto securing a second term, pointing out that some of his policies—seen as unpopular in certain quarters—could weaken his re-election prospects. At the same time, he dismissed Kalonzo Musyoka as a credible alternative, joking that he would relocate to Afghanistan if Kalonzo ever became President.
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Once a close ally of Ruto, Kuria has largely stayed out of the public political arena since stepping down as Senior Economic Adviser on July 8, 2025. Prior to that, he held key roles as Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, and later Public Service.
Speaking during an interview on KTN News, Kuria suggested that while some of the administration’s policies may not deliver visible results within a single term, they could bear fruit in the long run—possibly in a second term. However, he remained uncertain about whether that shift would occur in time to influence voters.
He compared Ruto’s presidency to that of Mwai Kibaki, noting that Kibaki initially faced public dissatisfaction before his economic strategies began to show results later in his tenure. Still, Kuria cautioned that such a trajectory is not guaranteed in the current context.
Turning to the opposition, Kuria questioned Kalonzo’s political standing despite his long experience, arguing that he should already be the automatic flagbearer. He pointed out that Kalonzo had backed Raila Odinga in three elections—serving as his running mate in 2013 and 2017—and should have capitalised on that political groundwork.
Kalonzo is currently positioning himself within a newly formed opposition alliance alongside figures such as Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa and Fred Matiang’i. The coalition aims to mount a strong challenge against Ruto in 2027, with some supporters viewing Kalonzo as a potential presidential candidate or kingmaker.
However, Kuria maintained that Kalonzo has not fully leveraged his political experience and support base, questioning how he has yet to emerge as the clear opposition frontrunner despite his longstanding role in national politics.
