Moses Kuria: Ruto can win 2027 without Mt Kenya vote
Former Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria claims President William Ruto can win the 2027 election without relying on the Mt Kenya region. Kuria argues that Ruto's support in other political blocs provides a sufficient base for re-election.
Why it matters
This projection challenges traditional Kenyan political strategy, which has historically prioritized securing the populous Mt Kenya vote to win the presidency.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria speaks during an interview with Citizen TV/SCREENGRAB Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed President William Ruto can secure re-election in 2027 even without significant support from the Mt Kenya region.
He argued that votes from other parts of the country could be enough to propel him to a second term.
Kuria said a strong performance by Ruto in Mt Kenya would therefore be an added advantage rather than a requirement for the President's re-election.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Kuria said Ruto would only need a modest share of the Mt Kenya vote to turn the region into a bonus in his re-election bid.
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