- On Monday, February 10, former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria shared an enigmatic message about the 2027 General Election.
- Although he did not provide further explanation, a segment of Kenyans directed their frustration towards President William Ruto's government
- Some people believe that the dynamics of the 2027 election could shift following the African Union Commission's election process.
President William Ruto's senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has sparked controversy after sharing a post about the 2027 General Election.
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On Monday, February 10, Kuria posted a cryptic message on his social media page about the upcoming election.
In the tweet, Kuria, who never hesitates to express his thoughts, said the country was like a halftime atmosphere.
According to Kuria, the number of days remaining until the next election is identical to the number of days from the 2022 general election.
As of today, February 10th, we've reached the midpoint of the time remaining until the next General Elections. The number of days from now until the election is equivalent to the number of days that passed between the 2022 General Elections and today. It's up to you to decide what to do with this information.
Kuria's tweet generated a mixed response from Kenyans, with some speculating that Ruto's administration may not be re-elected in 2027.
The response of Kenyans to Kuria's tweet.
Other Kenyans have suggested that the country's political direction might undergo a significant shift after the highly anticipated African Union Commission election, in which Raila Odinga is vying for the top position.
Brian Kipkoskey:
In a matter of days, the political landscape will undergo significant changes following the results of the upcoming AUC elections.
Martin Chege:
Ruto will head back home in the morning.
P. krazinski:
While you're preoccupied with elections, some of us are finding ways to have all foreign aid to Kenya entirely halted to curb corruption and politicians with inflated egos.
Mugoh Wanjah:
The elections are just around the corner, and Mbonaweo is already in full campaign mode.
@MwathaNganga
The days this government has experienced in the past are more than the days it will experience from now on.
What role is Uhuru playing ahead of 2027?
In a separate development, former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party has begun making preparations for the 2027 General Election.
On Wednesday, February 5, the former president presided over a high-level meeting where they anointed former Interior Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang'i as the party's presidential candidate.
Kenyan TV 47 reported that Matiang'i, Jeremiah Kioni, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joseph Mucheru, former Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka attended the critical meeting.
The former president is eager for one opposition presidential candidate to run against President William Ruto in the 2027 election.
After meeting a group of party supporters, Kioni informed the press that the party led by Uhuru is prepared to form alliances with opposition parties sharing similar views to oust Ruto from office.