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Eliud Owalo has resigned as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Delivery and Government Efficiency.
In a statement on January 11, Owalo said he can no longer work in President William Ruto’s government after he officially declared his bid for the presidency in 2027.
“Following my declaration earlier today that I intend to run for Presidency of the Republic of Kenya in the year 2027, my position as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Delivery and Government Efficiency is no longer Tenable. I have therefore resigned from the position with immediate effects,” Owalo said.
Eliud Owalo declared that he will run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election during an event on Sunday, January 11, 2025.
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He made the announcement during the 106th commemoration of the death of his grandfather, Prophet Johanna Owalo, the founder of Nomiya Church, held at the church’s headquarters in Oboch, Kisumu County.
“Come 2027, I will submit myself as a candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya,” Owalo said, adding that his track record as “a performer, a results-oriented person and a risk-taker” would guide his bid for the country’s top seat.
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Eliud Owalo Career
Owalo previously served as the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy.
He was left out of cabinet after President Ruto was forced to dissolve the entire Cabinet due to the anti-finance bill protests.
Owalo also served as Managing Consultant, Eliud & Associates (E&A).
He was a Director/Council Member – Kenya School of Government (KSG).
State House file image. PHOTO/pixels
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