Bad News for Ruto as Kuria Kimani Reveals Party He Will Join if President Loses in 2027

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro’s fellow Mount Kenya political ally, Kuria Kimani, has made a political declaration regarding his future should President William Ruto lose the 2027 General Election.

According to reports, Kimani has indicated that he would join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) if Ruto fails to secure another term in office.

The remarks come as political leaders continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with parties and potential presidential candidates working to strengthen their support across the country.

Kimani has been associated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which sponsored Ruto’s presidential bid in the 2022 General Election. His latest reported remarks have therefore drawn attention to the political calculations taking place within the president’s support base.

DCP is associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as one of Ruto’s key political opponents following their fallout and Gachagua’s removal from office in October 2024.

The party has been seeking to consolidate support, particularly in the Mount Kenya region, where political loyalties could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the next presidential election.

Kimani’s reported position comes at a time when political discussions surrounding Ruto’s re-election prospects and the future of the Mount Kenya voting bloc are gaining momentum.

The region played a crucial role in Ruto’s victory in 2022, but divisions among its political leaders have raised questions about whether the president will retain the same level of support in 2027.

Meanwhile, Gachagua and other opposition figures have continued positioning themselves to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration in the next election.

The reported remarks are likely to fuel further debate about possible political realignments should the opposition defeat Ruto.

However, the 2027 election remains months away, and the final political alliances will depend on negotiations, party strategies and voter preferences as campaigns intensify.

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