Kindiki Leads Race to Become Ruto’s Running Mate as Three ODM Leaders Enter Top Five

Latest Opinion Poll indicate that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is leading the race to become President William Ruto’s running mate, while three ODM leaders have also emerged among the top five contenders.

The poll by TIFA research⁠ shows Kindiki with a 59% support among respondents, ahead of other potential running mates, ahead of the 2027 general election. Gladys Wanga came second with 12% support.

ODM leader Oburu Odinga and Hassan Joho each garnered 3%, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi received 2% and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula got 1% support in the survey.

The findings by TIFA suggest that a majority of President Ruto’s supporters prefer the continuity within the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the next General Election in 2027.

Kithure Kindiki

The survey noted that Kindiki is currently viewed as the most politically acceptable deputy option by Kenyans within Ruto’s political camp.

The appearance of several ODM associated leaders among the top running mate candidates also points to shifting political alignments and possible coalition considerations as the leaders position themselves for 2027.

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Political analysts have in recent months linked some ODM figures to the growing cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The opinion poll comes at a time when early succession politics and alliance building discussions are even gaining momentum across the country despite the elections being more than a year away.

TIFA Polls Give Wider Context On 2027 Elections

The TIFA poll also offers wider context on the 2027 political landscape, highlighting both presidential candidates and emerging dynamics within the running mate race.

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According to the survey, the presidential contest still remains highly competitive, with no clear candidate who is capable of unifying the opposition, while President William Ruto on the other hand maintains a strong lead within the ruling side’s support base.

Leaders from both the government and opposition camps continue to intensify grassroots mobilization as the political landscape ahead of 2027 gradually takes shape.

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