Moses Kuria likens ruling coalition squabbles to sinking 'Titanic'

In a dramatic statement posted on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kuria depicted a ruling apparatus oblivious to its own impending political demise while key figures remain distracted by fights over power and influence.

 "The Movie is THE TITANIC. The ship has hit the iceberg. Water levels are near full inside the ship. It's clear to all its headed to the bottom of the sea. The passengers are prepared for the worst. Even the rats are scampering for safety and looking for an exit," Kuria wrote.

Kuria singled out two main groups within the governing faction, criticizing them for carrying on normal business while ignoring the clear political storm ahead. 

"BUT. Two groups remained oblivious. The band continued playing the music like nothing was happening. And.. wives of the nobles and the rich were still quarrelling loudly about who would sit on the front row," he stated.

Political analysts viewed Kuria's imagery of the "quarrelling wives" as a direct reference to the recent friction and turf wars between key political factions - notably the internal squabbles within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the shifting alliances involving coalition partners like the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). 

The struggle for positions, Cabinet slots, and strategic placement ahead of future electoral cycles has intensified political friction across the board.

By characterizing party elites as "quarrelling about who would sit on the front row" on a sinking ship, Kuria appeared to suggest that government leaders are dangerously out of touch with public dissatisfaction and political reality, prioritizing internal power dynamics over governance.

Kuria’s post comes amid growing internal friction within the administration's broader alliance structure, where conflicting ambitions and shifting power bases continue to stir public debate. 

Lately, ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable in any 2027 agreement with UDA. It has also demanded a 50-50 share of government. 

Speaking during the party’s Turkana delegates meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati insisted that ODM would not cede the running mate position to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that the party has capable leaders who can deputise President Ruto should the two parties enter into a political alliance.

The Kisii Governor said ODM leaders, including Energy Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and even ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga, were qualified to be considered for the deputy president position. 

He also maintained that the party would internally determine who would occupy the slot.