‘I don’t know who will win, but I know who will be sworn in’ – Kuria says amid 2027 rigging claims

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, the leader of the Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party, has sparked speculation about the 2027 presidential election with a cryptic statement that suggested he knows who will be sworn in as president regardless of the actual outcome. In a post on social media, Kuria wrote, "2027: I do not know who will win.

But I know who will be sworn in." The statement did not specify the individual he believed would assume the presidency, prompting followers to speculate about its meaning. Kuria remains aligned with President William Ruto, having recently announced his intention to contest the Gatundu South parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

His remarks about the elections came in the wake of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations against the current administration and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over the preparations for the 2027 polls. Gachagua, who leads the opposition Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), accused Ruto's government and IEBC of laying the groundwork for election manipulation.

He specifically raised concerns over the procurement of election technology, warning IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethakoni to support Kenyans and prevent electoral tampering. Gachagua's claims have been dismissed by government officials, with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho calling them baseless. Despite the controversy, Kuria's statement has added a new dimension to the political debate surrounding the 2027 General Election, fueling speculation about the credibility and expected outcome of the polls.