Former Jubilee Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has dismissed speculation that he may be eyeing the Siaya governorship in the 2027 General Election. 

Speaking in an interview on Monday, August 25, Tuju said his current commitments in Nairobi and responsibilities to his employees and family make him hesitant to pursue such a political move.

“I’m not inclined in any way to become a governor of Siaya County because I’m Nairobi-based at the moment, and before I make those kind of decisions, I’ve got several people working in my private companies, more than 100 people, and if I make any decision which is going to negatively impact on 100 families or more than 100 families, I have to be very careful about that. That’s personal, but also to get the concurrence of my family,” he stated.

Tuju also clarified his decision to step down from his role as Jubilee Secretary-General, saying it was a personal choice meant to give him the freedom to express his views without political constraints.

“I have left the Jubilee Party for personal reasons. No hard feelings. I did leave Jubilee so that I am free to make my personal opinions without bearing or being asked whose behalf I am speaking on. Now I can talk on behalf of myself. Essentially, it is stepping on a free space like I am doing here,” he explained.