Speaking during a televised interview on KTN, Kuria singled out Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as among those who may face political casualty, suggesting that President William Ruto will need to recalibrate his political alliances as the election draws near.
"There will be casualties," Kuria stated bluntly, indicating that the current broad-based arrangement, which brought together members from different political camps, may not survive intact through the next electoral cycle.
The former Public Service Cabinet Secretary also took aim at what he termed the "Singapore narrative," challenging the government's recent pivot toward comparing Kenya's development trajectory with that of the Asian city-state.
This marks a significant departure from the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) that Kuria claims he helped design for Ruto's 2022 presidential campaign.
Critics have questioned the feasibility of the Singapore comparison, noting the vast economic disparities between the two countries.
While Singapore aggressively formalized its economy and transitioned from street hawking to high-tech manufacturing, Kenya continues to rely heavily on its informal "hustling" economy.
Kuria's comments come months after his controversial resignation from government in July 2025, following statements suggesting there would be no elections in 2027.
He later clarified that he envisioned a political consensus similar to the 2002 elections rather than an outright cancellation of the electoral process.
The remarks have intensified speculation about the stability of the broad-based government and raised questions about which political figures will remain in Ruto's inner circle as 2027 approaches.
Political analysts suggest the president may need to make difficult choices to balance competing interests within his coalition.
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