Ekuru Aukot declares presidential bid in 2027
By Luke Oluoch, January 22, 2026Former presidential aspirant and lawyer Ekuru Aukot has declared his interest in seeking the country’s top position again in 2027.
Aukot has confirmed he would be making a second stab at the presidency after his unsuccessful bid in the 2017 August general election, where he contested under the Third Way Alliance (TWA).
Speaking to a local TV station on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Aukot questioned whether the average Kenyan voter is capable of thinking beyond tribal inclinations and making an informed electoral decision.
The trends he claimed affect not just voters but also politicians, who often come from educated and knowledgeable backgrounds.
Running in 2027?
“Yes, I will still be running for president,“ he stated.
The renowned lawyer defended his party as a people-centred outfit, detailing its record in defending the interests of the common people, such as his efforts in 2019 aimed at reducing the cost of governance by cutting the number of MPs, limiting executive perks, term limits, and other reforms to “lighten the load” on citizens.
“We could be a small party but with big ideas. It is evident from how Kenyans have reacted to our ideas, such as punguza mizigo initiatives, among others. They are asking us to return it,” he added.
“One thing that disturbs me is that we still have individuals like Senator Eddie who are intellectual and well educated but still crawl back to their tribal cocoons,” he lamented.
Aukot’s criticism also extended to the process of coalition-making, which he described as largely meaningless by virtue of being conceived without the people’s interest at heart.”
Tribal coalitions
“We also have to think of the country’s readiness to think beyond tribal coalition. Coalitions need to be agreed upon as stipulated in the Coalition of Political Parties Act so that we have a basis to enter into one. This is why we are asking what the achievements and outcomes of the coalition are: if they do not serve the people of Kenya, then they are not meaningful.
“I will be more than happy to enter coalitions that transform Kenyan lives. I see nothing wrong with offering myself to run for the presidency. If Kenyans can listen to my ideas and buy them, why not?” he added.
Aukot was born in Turkana County among a marginalised society but made a niche in education and emerged as a top lawyer and constitutional expert.
In the political circles, he remains a vocal outsider politician advocating for systemic reform, minority inclusion, and anti-establishment change—though his efforts have often remained on the fringes, with limited electoral success compared to major parties.