President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has claimed the 2027 General Election will be shaped by a national consensus rather than a tightly contested presidential race, likening it to the 2002 vote that ushered in Mwai Kibaki’s presidency.

Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, Kuria said the country is heading towards an agreement on a single candidate before the election, and that political players training for a showdown may be preparing for a race that will not happen.

“Let me shock you. Some people are training for a football match that will not happen,” Kuria said.

He argued that the 2027 election will mirror the 2002 scenario, where Kibaki was backed by a broad coalition of leaders, resulting in an uncontested wave of public support.

“2027 will be like 2002. There will be no presidential election. There will be a consensus,” he said.

Kuria said that by the time the 2002 polls were held, the winner was already clear due to widespread support.

“Have you ever seen that margin again?” he asked.

He dismissed the possibility of a high-stakes race like in 2013 or 2017.

“There’s not going to be that kind of presidential contest. Some people are training for football, but it will be a tennis match,” he said.

Kuria stressed the importance of national dialogue ahead of the polls, warning of potential turmoil if the country fails to build unity.

“We have two options: go out one day and destroy the nation, or let’s agree,” he said. “Let there be honour among men and women.”

The former Cabinet Secretary also said he has a strong political presence across the country.

“I can do a rally in any part of this country without the local MP. I’m a villager in every part of the country, Garissa, Wajir, wherever,” he said. “That’s the kind of democracy I fought for.”

He also hinted at running for the presidency in 2027.

“There is a possibility that I will run for president in 2027. The only seat that I cannot vie for is the Women Rep position, but from MCA to the President, I have every qualification. I am more than ready; don’t I practice every day?” he said.

Kuria further revealed that he is in talks with the Jubilee Party, and has offered to work with them ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We are talking. It’s Uhuru’s party, and I have another party. I have given them that offer—if they take it, fine. If they don’t, I have a party and life will go on,” he said.

On June 15, Kuria also posted a congratulatory message to former President Uhuru Kenyatta following his return to the Jubilee Party leadership.

“Congratulations, my senior brother, President Uhuru Kenyatta, for reclaiming leadership of the Jubilee Party,” he wrote on X. “As tensions rise and divisions deepen, your leadership provides a vital platform for unity and stability. The future is bright.”