Owalo resigns after announcing plans to challenge Ruto
Eliud Owalo resigns as President William Ruto's Deputy Chief of Staff after declaring 2027 presidential bid, says position no longer tenable...
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Eliud Owalo has resigned from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff in President William Ruto's administration, hours after declaring his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. He cited his presidential bid as making his role in government untenable.
- Owalo announced his resignation on social media on Sunday night.
- He made his presidential announcement during an event in Kisumu honoring his grandfather, Nabii Johana Owalo.
- Owalo stated he wishes to "work for the Kenyan people" rather than political individuals.
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Eliud Owalo Resigns to Challenge Ruto in 2027 Presidential Election - January 2026
Eliud Owalo has declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections, positioning himself to challenge President William Ruto. Hours after his announcement, Owalo resigned from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff in Ruto's administration, stating his presidential bid made his position untenable. The declaration was dismissed by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo as "hot air" and "politically unrealistic" without major party backing. Meanwhile, President William Ruto began a tour of the Mt Kenya region, where he challenged the opposition for the 2027 elections, stating it will be a contest of records.
