Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced plans to contest the Gatundu South parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, signaling a return to constituency-based politics after recent ambitions for higher office.
In a statement posted on X, Kuria said he has registered as an aspirant to vie for the seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
The move positions him for a comeback in a constituency he once represented, as political realignments within the ruling coalition begin to take shape ahead of the next polls.
The declaration comes months after Kuria publicly expressed interest in running for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, outlining a broad-based leadership message focused on competence and inclusion.
In that earlier statement, issued on November 30, 2025, Kuria said his motivation was rooted in service rather than identity politics.
“Not because of our tribes. Not because of our parties. Because we care for Nairobi. Because we understand what Nairobians are going through. Because we have local, regional and global networks to fix Nairobi. Because we have many years of combined leadership and managerial experience. Because we are not tribal. Because we have what it takes to MAKE NAIROBI WORK AGAIN.”
At the time, Kuria framed his Nairobi bid as a response to the capital’s economic and social challenges, arguing that effective governance required experience, networks and practical solutions rather than political symbolism.
His latest announcement, however, points to a strategic pivot back to Gatundu South, a constituency with strong political significance in Kiambu County.
Kuria has not directly explained the shift, but the move is likely to intensify competition within UDA during party nominations.