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. TIFA Research shows President William Ruto's most preferred running mate ahead of the 2027 polls.
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.
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 ahead of the polls. TIFA Research shows President William Ruto's preferred deputy in the 2027 polls.
The nationally representative sample comprised 2,036 Kenyan adults aged 18 and above, drawn across nine survey zones. Interviews were conducted mainly in Kiswahili and English. The margin of error stands at ±2.16%, with larger margins applying to sub-samples. TIFA Research funded the survey independently. The findings come as Kenya's political landscape continues to shift in the months leading up to the August 2027 General Election, with coalition-building and running mate choices increasingly dominating public debate.
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