In a statement laden with political symbolism, Kuria warned that key communities—the Luo, the Luhya, and the Coastal peoples—are positioning themselves to sit at the national decision-making table, raising a critical question: will Mt Kenya be present when that table is finally set?
At the core of that strategy, according to Kuria, is coalition-building across major voting blocs rather than reliance on any single region.
His message shows a deliberate effort to broaden Ruto’s support base beyond traditional strongholds, anchoring power in a multi-ethnic, nationally balanced alliance.
Addressing Mt Kenya residents, Kuria appeared to challenge what he described as complacency and political isolation.
He argued that power in Kenya is negotiated, not inherited, and that communities that disengage from national conversations risk being sidelined when critical decisions are made.
His framing was blunt: politics rewards those who organise, negotiate, and show up at the table.
The reference to Luo, Luhya, and Coastal communities reflects ongoing political realignments.
These regions collectively command millions of votes and have historically played decisive roles in presidential outcomes.
Kuria’s statement implies that active engagement with these blocs is already underway, positioning them as central pillars in a potential 2027 winning coalition.
For Mt Kenya, traditionally a kingmaker region, Kuria’s remarks serve as both a warning and an invitation.
He suggested that internal divisions, political disengagement, or assumptions of automatic relevance could weaken the region’s bargaining power.
In contrast, communities that approach politics with unity and strategic clarity are better placed to influence the national agenda.
Supporters of Moses Kuria’s position view his comments as political realism rather than provocation.
They argue that Kenya’s demographics and voting patterns demand inclusive alliances and that national leadership must reflect broad-based consensus.
Critics, however, accuse him of stoking ethnic calculations and framing politics as a zero-sum contest among communities.
