Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hinted at a possible political reunion between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, August 9, Kuria claimed that Ruto and Gachagua could strike a political deal and potentially work together again despite their public fallout, which culminated in Gachagua's impeachment in 2024.
Kuria challenged Gachagua to publicly declare that he has no existing political agreement with Ruto and will not enter into one before the 2027 elections.
He argued that Kenya's political landscape could produce unexpected alliances as politicians position themselves ahead of the polls.
“I've asked him yesterday to go to the moderator of the PCEA church. Take the Bible and say to the world, one, that he doesn't have a deal currently with William Ruto. And two, that he's not going to have one before 2027,” Kuria said.
The former CS also pointed to planned overseas travel in September, noting that Gachagua was expected to travel to the United States around the same period as Ruto.
“Rigathi is preparing for an overseas trip in September in the US. Ruto will be there in September. I don't know what I'm saying, but watch this space,” Kuria added.
Kuria's remarks come as political parties and leaders continue to position themselves and build alliances ahead of the August 11, 2027, General Election.
Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of returning to an alliance with Ruto. However, Kuria has continued to suggest that the former Deputy President could be open to negotiations with the Head of State.
Ruto and Gachagua were elected on the Kenya Kwanza ticket in the 2022 presidential election. Their relationship, however, deteriorated during their time in office, with Gachagua eventually facing accusations of undermining the President and acting against the interests of the government.
Parliament subsequently initiated an impeachment process against Gachagua, with the Senate eventually voting to remove him from office.
Gachagua challenged his removal in court, but the High Court later upheld the Senate's decision, finding that the impeachment process was lawful. He subsequently filed an appeal, with the matter expected to proceed before the appellate court.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, Gachagua has remained active in opposition politics alongside other leaders seeking to form a united front against Ruto in the 2027 election.
Whether Ruto and Gachagua could overcome their political differences and forge a new alliance remains uncertain, but Kuria's remarks have added fresh speculation to an already fluid opposition and coalition landscape.