Former President William Ruto’s advisor, Moses Kuria, has projected that Kenya’s next presidential election in 2027 will head to a run-off, marking a historic moment in the country’s democratic journey.

Kuria, known for his bold political statements, said on Sunday, September 28, 2025, that while Kenya’s multi-party democracy has steadily grown over the past three decades, the 2027 polls will usher in an entirely new chapter.

He argued that no single candidate will secure enough votes in the first round to be declared president, forcing the country into a second-round contest.

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“Kenya’s fledgling multi-party democratic project has been growing gradually over the last 33 years,” he observed, noting that the country’s political system has matured through successive elections since the return of multiparty politics in 1992.

According to Kuria, this growth in democracy is now paving the way for what he termed an inevitable shift in 2027.

“In 2027, a new chapter will be written in this book. For the first time, the winner of the Presidential Election will be decided in a run-off,” he said.

The former adviser stressed that the next general election will be unlike any other in Kenya’s history. He was categorical that, in his view, the race will be too close to call in the first round.

“There will be no outright winner in the first round,” he added, predicting a fiercely competitive environment that could test Kenya’s electoral system.

Kuria’s remarks come at a time when political realignments are already taking shape, with parties and leaders quietly positioning themselves for the next race.

His comments have stirred conversations about whether Kenya is ready for a run-off election, a scenario that has not occurred since the introduction of the two-round system under the 2010 Constitution.

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The possibility of a run-off raises questions about coalition-building, voter turnout, and the overall conduct of elections in a highly charged political landscape.

For Kuria, however, the development would be a sign of progress in Kenya’s democratic space, showing that elections are becoming more competitive and inclusive.