Moses Kuria hints at vying for Nairobi governor in 2027
By David Nthua, December 1, 2025Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has once again given the clearest indication that he may try his luck in the Nairobi governor race come the 2027 General Election.
Through his X handle on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Kuria shared a well-designed campaign-style poster featuring himself and Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa.
Kuria on Nairobi Governor race
He went on to state that his interest in Nairobi is not inspired by tribe or party politics, but by a deep desire to restore order and efficiency in the capital city.
“Not because of our tribes. Not because of our parties. Because we care for Nairobi. Because we understand what Nairobians are going through. Because we have local, regional and global networks to fix Nairobi,” Kuria wrote on X.
Kuria emphasised leadership experience as his key selling point, writing that he and Aladwa have years of combined managerial and governance knowledge needed to reposition the city.
“Because we have many years of combined leadership and managerial experience. Because we are not tribal. Because we have what it takes to MAKE NAIROBI WORK AGAIN,” he noted.
His latest post comes just hours after he defended himself from claims that he was used to split votes in the Mbeere North mini poll, where the United Democratic Alliance candidate Leo Wamuthende defeated Newton Karish by a margin of 494 votes.
Kuria comments on Mbeere North minipoll
Responding to allegations that Chama Cha Kazi’s candidate Duncan Mbui was sponsored to eat into opposition votes, Kuria dismissed the claims and posed a series of questions back to his critics.
He asked why opposition leaders had failed to unite behind one candidate.
“I am amused by those saying the CCK party and myself were on a mission to divide votes in Mbeere North,” Kuria said.
“Did we have a deal with anyone that we failed to honour? Were we even approached by anyone for a deal and we declined?
“We picked Hon Duncan Mbui after he was dropped by DCP. Why did they drop him?,” Kuria said.
Kuria further questioned how he could possibly be accused of vote-splitting when he was the only leader campaigning for Mbui, while the Karish camp had heavyweights including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, George Natembeya, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua, Justin Muturi and several MPs.
“How do I garmer 2,480 votes when I am alone enough to spoil your votes?” Kuria asked, terming the criticism unfair.