Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has spoken about his political future, acknowledging that he has ambitions but remaining non-committal about his next move ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In an interview aired on Sunday, April 12, Mbadi noted that ambition is a natural trait among politicians, adding that his own political path remains uncertain.
He indicated that his future plans will depend on both his personal efforts and factors beyond his control.
Treasury CS Mbadi Hints at Ambitions, Declines to Confirm 2027 Bid. Photo: Courtesy.
Mbadi also reflected on his past political decisions, saying his current position has been shaped in part by choices made during previous election cycles.
“There’s no politician in this world who is not ambitious. All of us have ambitions; some wild, reasonable, and some are unreasonable. So I am equally ambitious. As to where that ambition will land me, God knows, plus my efforts. What is certain is that I may not run for seats that I wanted to run for in 2017. Remember in 2022, I had planned to go for the gubernatorial seat in Homa Bay, and that didn’t work because of the arrangement I had with the late Raila Odinga,” he said
John Mbadi also suggested he could shift away from parliamentary politics, hinting that any return to elective office in 2027 may take a different path.
He indicated that while he may not seek another parliamentary seat, the possibility of pursuing a gubernatorial position or exploring other political options in the future remains open.
“Where I am today is just as I may not run again for a parliamentary seat in 2027. It can happen any other time, you can’t rule out anything, and run for the gubernatorial seat,” he noted.
