Moses Kuria, a former Cabinet Secretary and Presidential Advisor, has announced his intention to run for Governor of Nairobi County in 2027, citing President William Ruto's recent frustrations over the city's deteriorating conditions.

• Kuria's decision was directly influenced by President Ruto's criticism of Nairobi's "filth, garbage, and incompetence."
• President Ruto recently condemned Nairobi's poor management and announced a new partnership between the national government and Nairobi County to tackle the waste management crisis.
• The initiative will involve private sector players to improve waste collection and disposal, and the national government has pledged resources for road network improvements and streetlights in Nairobi.