Hosted by President William Ruto, the event drew over 12,000 aspiring candidates vying for various seats under the UDA banner, signaling the party's aggressive preparations for the upcoming polls.
Kuria's participation, despite his leadership of the Chama cha Kazi (CCK) party, underscores shifting alliances and his strategic pivot to UDA for his political comeback.
During the forum, Kuria confidently declared his intent to contest the Gatundu South parliamentary seat on a UDA ticket, emphasizing how this move positions him for greater national influence.
He reflected on his extensive political experience, stating, "I have seen it all. I have been a cabinet secretary, MP, and even a presidential advisor.
For me, leadership has been like a buffet; there’s no food that I haven’t tasted. What I know for sure is that the MP seat is very powerful, even when I was a CS my accomplishments were passed by Parliament."
Kuria's message to President Ruto and the assembled aspirants centered on the strategic importance of parliamentary roles in shaping the 2027 electoral landscape.
He argued that securing the Gatundu South seat would allow him to build a nationwide network, essential for any higher ambitions. "I am a national person, and being an MP will help me traverse this nation.
From Mombasa to Garissa or any other part of this country because I am not going only to pass Gatundu South laws but the laws of the whole country, which is what I am looking forward to," he explained.
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