In a statement that has reverberated through political circles, Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has not just made a prediction; he may have fired the first major salvo in the long battle for 2027. By declaring that the next presidential election will end in a run-off with “no outright winner,” Kuria is doing more than just analyzing polls—he is actively setting the narrative for the next four years.
This proclamation serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it psychologically prepares the public for a protracted electoral process, managing expectations early. Secondly, and more crucially, it signals to potential allies and rivals within and outside the Kenya Kwanza alliance that the political game has changed. It suggests that loyalty will be fluid and that kingmakers representing smaller blocs could hold unprecedented power. Is Kuria offering a stark reality check on the state of national politics, or is this a brilliant piece of political jujitsu designed to fracture opponents and rally support? Either way, his words have successfully shifted the 2027 conversation.
