Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced that he will vie for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the capital.
In a statement posted on X, Kuria said he was inspired by President William Ruto’s recent remarks about the state of Nairobi, pledging to transform the city into a model of cleanliness and efficiency.
“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,” Kuria wrote. “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’s declaration adds him to a growing list of aspirants eyeing Governor Johnson Sakaja’s seat, among them MPs Babu Owino (Embakasi East), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), George Aladwa (Makadara), businesswoman Agnes Kagure, and former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera.
The former Gatundu South MP and ex-Trade CS, who also served as President Ruto’s senior economic adviser, made the announcement shortly after the President unveiled a plan to restore Nairobi’s image through a joint initiative between the national and county governments.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, President Ruto said the partnership will focus on cleaning the city, improving roads, and enhancing street lighting.
“We must make sure that Nairobi represents the right image of Kenya. I have sat down with Nairobi leaders and agreed on three key issues — cleaning the city, improving roads, and installing street lights,” Ruto said.