Kenyans have this night received breaking news, following the abrupt resignation of Eliud Owalo who is the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency.
Owalo a key figure in President William Ruto’s administration, has officially stepped down from his influential State House role, sending ripples through the country’s political circles.
The departure isn’t just a simple exit, it’s a strategic move that sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the upcoming electoral cycle.
Eliud Owalo made his intentions clear that he is officially entering the race for the Presidency of the Republic of Kenya in 2027 through a social media post he shared this morning in his official pages.
Owalo noted that his decision to run for the highest office in the land made his current position within the Executive no longer tenable.
It is a move that balances professional ethics with political ambition.
By resigning with immediate effect, he aims to separate his public service record from his future campaign trail, allowing him the freedom to critique and propose new directions for the nation without the constraints of being an active government official.
Earlier in the day, while unveiling his Nyanza Development Agenda, Owalo highlighted his track record as a performer.
His tenure at State House was focused on government efficiency, a portfolio he now intends to scale to a national level.
By positioning himself as a candidate with deep institutional knowledge and a grassroots development focus, Owalo is signaling that he won’t just be another name on the ballot, but a serious contender challenging the status quo.
As the 2027 General Election draws closer, this resignation marks the beginning of what promises to be a very competitive and transformative political season for Kenya.
