Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has stirred controversy once again—this time with explosive remarks targeting Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and casting doubt on the 2027 presidential elections. Kuria claims the next election won’t happen as expected and accused Kalonzo of dishonesty for not admitting it publicly.
Highlights
- Moses Kuria says there will be no presidential election in 2027.
- Claims Kalonzo Musyoka knows this but is dishonest about it.
- Kuria predicts a political consensus similar to Kenya’s 2002 transition.
- Comments have sparked debate about transparency and democratic space.
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In a televised interview, Moses Kuria made an astonishing claim: that Kenyans should not expect a typical presidential election in 2027. According to him, the next leadership transition will be managed through political consensus—not the ballot. Drawing parallels to Mwai Kibaki’s unifying 2002 campaign, Kuria warned opposition leaders to stop preparing for a contest that, in his view, won’t take place.
Kuria singled out Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of being disingenuous. “I am not a lawyer. Kalonzo Musyoka is. He knows there is not going to be an election in 2027. The only difference is that I am honest and he is not,” Kuria stated.
The sharp criticism frames Kalonzo as part of the political elite allegedly pretending to run for office while knowing backroom deals may dictate the outcome.
Kuria’s remarks suggest a strategic power play within Kenya’s political establishment—where rival factions could align behind a single presidential candidate, possibly even President Ruto himself, to avoid political disruption.
This echoes the 2002 transition where key figures rallied behind one candidate to oust KANU dominance. Kuria implies such a “national agreement” may be in the works, though it has not been officially acknowledged by key opposition figures.
The comments have sparked alarm among political analysts and citizens who view elections as central to democracy. Critics warn that suggesting an election won’t happen erodes public confidence and opens the door for authoritarian drift.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka has yet to publicly respond to Kuria’s jab.
Moses Kuria’s blunt forecast is raising eyebrows—and questions: is he unveiling a hidden agenda, or simply saying what many politicians won’t?
