Moses Kuria announces bid to unseat Sakaja in 2027
Former economic advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has officially announced his intention to contest the Nairobi governor position in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Through a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, October 12, 2025, Kuria said his decision was inspired by the president’s recent remarks on the sorry state of the capital city.
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Kuria noted that Ruto’s concerns about Nairobi’s sanitation and poor management deeply moved him, adding that he was ready to step in and lead the transformation of the city.
“Dear President William Ruto. Today you spoke to my heart. Like Prime Minister Baba Raila Amolo Odinga has told me countless times, Nairobi cannot continue to be the city of filth, garbage and incompetence. I have heard your cry. That is why I will offer myself to be the governor of the great county of Nairobi in 2027. I will fix Nairobi,” Kuria declared.
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Ruto, while speaking during a recent meeting with Nairobi MPs and Governor Johnson Sakaja, highlighted the need for collective efforts to restore the capital’s lost glory.
Ruto said his administration was finalising an agreement with the private sector to address waste management and restore cleanliness in all city estates.
“I sat down with the governor and Nairobi MPs, and we came up with a plan to transform Nairobi since it is the face of the country,” Ruto said.
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“The move will target all our estates, and we are in the final stages of signing an agreement with the private sector on how we are going to clean our city. It cannot continue the way it is,” he added.
Kuria’s announcement comes amid growing concerns about garbage piles, clogged drainage systems, and poor service delivery across various parts of Nairobi.
He vowed to restore the city’s dignity and ensure efficiency in urban management should he be elected governor.
His declaration has since sparked wide debate online, with a section of Kenyans expressing support for his move while others questioned his political intentions ahead of the 2027 elections.
With both Kuria and President Ruto speaking strongly about the city’s future, attention now shifts to whether the former trade cabinet secretary’s bid will receive formal backing from the ruling coalition.
