“No More Kikuyu, Kalenjin In 2032!” – Mbadi Says
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sparked political discussion by asking leaders in Nyanza and Western Kenya to undertake early political realignment to produce the country’s next president by 2032.
Mbadi urged non-traditional areas to unite and compete for the presidency after 2027.
“Nyanza and Western, tutakaa chini tujipange after 2027 as we progress to 2032,” he said.
He emphasized the need for the two regions to create a president after President William Ruto’s term ends.
“It cannot be that 65 years after independence there are only two communities which have produced presidents of this country,” he stated.
His comments are sure to spark national political debate ahead of the next election season.
“In 2032, i will be the first Luo President. We are tired of being ruled by Kikuyus and Kalenjins”- Finance CS John Mbadi. pic.twitter.com/vKW4BW73mE— Jim Njue (@jimNjue_) May 22, 2026
According to Mbadi, Kenya’s presidency has primarily been held by leaders from the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities since its independence.
He argued that it was time for other regions to be considered in national leadership.
“Kikuyus and Kalenjins have produced presidents of this country. We must tell them 2032, we don’t want to see a Kikuyu or a Kalenjin,” he said.
“We must allow other communities. We are 42 communities in this country, and each one of us has the capacity, competence and ability to lead this country.”
He further claimed that several political leaders from Western Kenya already have ambitions for the top seat, naming key figures in the political landscape.
“I know Speaker Wetang’ula has ambitions, I know Musalia Mudavadi has ambitions, I also have ambitions, Wanga has ambitions and others also have ambitions,” Mbadi stated.
The Treasury CS called for early political consultations among leaders from the region, insisting that unity would be key in mounting a serious presidential bid in future elections.
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“We must sit down and plan properly. If we are serious, then we must start now, not later,” he said.
Mbadi’s remarks are expected to generate political ripples, particularly in the Mount Kenya region.
The region has already positioned itself for a possible presidential succession bid after President William Ruto’s expected second term concludes in 2032.
The remarks also come amid growing early political realignments across the country, as leaders quietly position themselves ahead of 2027.
ODM has been pushing to have the position of the deputy president ahead of 2027 in exchange for their support for President Ruto.
“No More Kikuyu, Kalenjin In 2032!” – Mbadi Says
