With the 2027 general election still more than a year away, the race to become President William Ruto’s running mate is already generating fierce competition and open political maneuvering. Three main forces are vying for the deputy presidency spot on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket: incumbent Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) pushing for one of its own.
The stakes are enormous. Mt Kenya remains a critical voting bloc, while any formal alliance with ODM could deliver massive support from Nyanza and the Coast. Ruto’s choice will shape not only his re-election prospects but also the fragile balance within his coalition.
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