TIFA Survey Reveals Kenyans’ Views on Ruto’s Running Mate and Broad-Based Government

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The poll released on Thursday, November 12, shows that 55% of Ruto's supporters want Kindiki to remain his deputy should he seek another term.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga came second with 12%, while former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho received 9%.

ODM leader Oburu Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula each garnered 4% support.

The findings suggest that Kindiki remains the favourite among Ruto's supporters, with a clear majority backing him to retain the position.

The survey also examined Kenyans' views on the broad-based government, revealing that opposition to the arrangement remains higher than support.

According to the findings, 43% of respondents opposed the broad-based government, compared to 32% who supported it. Another 15% were undecided, while 10% said they did not know about the arrangement.

Support varied considerably across the country. The Northern region recorded the highest approval at 68%, followed by Central Rift at 57%.

Nairobi had the lowest support at 13%, while the Mt Kenya region recorded 12%.

TIFA Research conducted the survey between October 26 and November 5, 2026, interviewing 2,036 adults across all 47 counties.

The interviews were conducted face-to-face, mainly in Kiswahili and English. The poll had a margin of error of ±2.16%.

The results come as political parties and leaders intensify preparations for the August 2027 General Election, with the question of running mates and possible political alliances expected to attr

act growing attention.

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