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Nancy Odindo is a Current Affairs Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering political and world news. Odindo has over six years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2023.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commands overwhelming support among President William Ruto's backers as their preferred running mate for the 2027 General Election, a new poll by TIFA Research has found.
The survey, released on November 12, 2026, shows that 55% of Ruto's supporters want Kindiki retained as the deputy presidential candidate.
Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga placed a distant second at 12%, followed by former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho at 9%. ODM leader Senator Oburu Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula each registered 4% support among Ruto's base.
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TIFA Research noted that Kindiki's commanding lead points to a preference for continuity in the deputy presidency rather than a shift in running mate.
However, the combined backing for other names signals that a portion of Ruto's supporters remain open to a broader political alliance…
