- Moses Kuria says President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua could still reunite politically before the 2027 General Election.
- The former Cabinet Secretary challenged Gachagua to publicly deny having any current or future political agreement with Ruto.
- Kuria linked his remarks to planned September visits to the United States by both leaders, although he offered no evidence of a deal.
- Gachagua has repeatedly denied any intention of returning to Ruto’s political camp and remains active in opposition politics.
- The comments have intensified speculation about shifting alliances ahead of the August 2027 election.
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has revived debate over Kenya’s 2027 political landscape after suggesting that President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could eventually reconcile.
Kuria made the remarks during a Citizen TV interview aired on Sunday night, saying Kenyan politics often produces unexpected alliances. He argued that leaders should not rule out future agreements as parties begin positioning themselves for the next General Election.
During the interview, Kuria publicly challenged Gachagua to state clearly that he has no political agreement with Ruto and that he would not enter into one before the 2027 election.
Kuria said Gachagua should make such a declaration publicly and without ambiguity. He maintained that the political environment remains fluid and that alliances can change quickly.
The former Cabinet Secretary also pointed to a planned trip by Gachagua to the United States in September, noting that President Ruto is expected to be there around the same period. Kuria did not present evidence that the two leaders would meet or discuss a political arrangement.
Gachagua has consistently rejected suggestions that he could return to Ruto’s camp. The former Deputy President currently leads the Democracy of Citizens Party and has been working with opposition figures seeking a united front for the 2027 presidential contest.
Since leaving office, Gachagua has attended opposition meetings and public rallies where leaders have called for cooperation against the Kenya Kwanza administration. His allies have repeatedly dismissed claims of a hidden deal with the President.
Neither State House nor Gachagua had issued a response to Kuria’s latest remarks by Monday evening.
Ruto and Gachagua were elected together in the 2022 General Election on the Kenya Kwanza ticket. Their relationship later deteriorated amid growing political disagreements and public criticism.
Parliament initiated impeachment proceedings against Gachagua, and the Senate upheld his removal from office in October 2024. He subsequently challenged the process in court, arguing that it was unconstitutional.
The High Court later upheld his impeachment, and the case remains part of an ongoing legal process through the appellate courts.
Kenya’s next General Election is scheduled for August 11, 2027, and political activity has intensified well ahead of the official campaign period. Leaders across both government and opposition camps have been holding consultations aimed at building stronger regional and national alliances.
Ruto has continued defending his administration’s economic and development agenda while seeking to consolidate support across the country. Opposition leaders, meanwhile, have focused on forming a broad coalition capable of mounting a serious challenge.
Analysts say alliance negotiations are likely to dominate Kenyan politics over the next year, making speculation about possible reunions or new partnerships inevitable.
Kuria’s comments have added fresh intrigue to an already unsettled political scene. A reunion between Ruto and Gachagua would represent a major shift in the calculations surrounding the 2027 presidential race.
For now, however, the idea remains speculation. Neither leader has confirmed that discussions are taking place, and Gachagua has continued to present himself as part of the opposition camp.
The coming months, especially as political leaders increase both local and international engagements, are expected to provide a clearer picture of whether current rivalries will harden further or evolve into new alliances.
