Moses Kuria Signals 2027 Nairobi Gubernatorial Ambitions
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dropped what appears to be a strong hint that he could contest for Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election.
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Kuria took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a professionally designed campaign-style poster featuring himself alongside Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa. In his post, he stressed that his interest in the Nairobi seat stems not from tribal or party loyalties, but from a commitment to restoring efficiency and order in Kenya’s capital.
“Not because of our tribes. Not because of our parties. Because we care for Nairobi. Because we understand what Nairobians are going through. Because we have local, regional and global networks to fix Nairobi,” Kuria wrote.
He further underscored experience as his main credential, noting that he and Aladwa possess years of combined leadership and managerial expertise necessary to reposition the city. “Because we have many years of combined leadership and managerial experience. Because we are not tribal. Because we have what it takes to MAKE NAIROBI WORK AGAIN,” he added.
The post comes hours after Kuria defended himself against allegations that he had deliberately split votes in the recent Mbeere North mini poll. In that contest, United Democratic Alliance candidate Leo Wamuthende narrowly defeated Newton Karish by 494 votes.
Kuria Responds to Mbeere North Allegations
Some critics claimed that Chama Cha Kazi’s candidate, Duncan Mbui, was fielded to divide the opposition vote. Kuria, however, dismissed the accusations as unfounded and posed a series of counter-questions to his detractors.
“I am amused by those saying the CCK party and myself were on a mission to divide votes in Mbeere North,” Kuria said. “Did we have a deal with anyone that we failed to honour? Were we even approached by anyone for a deal and we declined? We picked Hon Duncan Mbui after he was dropped by DCP. Why did they drop him?”
Kuria also questioned how he could be accused of vote-splitting when he was the only leader actively campaigning for Mbui, while Karish’s camp was backed by prominent figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, George Natembeya, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua, Justin Muturi, and several Members of Parliament.
“How do I garner 2,480 votes when I am alone enough to spoil your votes?” Kuria asked, describing the criticism as unfair.
The former Cabinet Secretary’s statements and his campaign-style post suggest that he is positioning himself as a serious contender for Nairobi’s top political seat, setting the stage for what could be a high-profile battle in the 2027 elections.
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Moses Kuria Signals 2027 Nairobi Gubernatorial Ambitions