A new survey by TIFA Research released on Thursday, November 12, 2026, indicates that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki remains the preferred choice among Ruto supporters to retain his position should the President secure another term.
According to the findings, Kindiki commands 55 per cent support among respondents who want Ruto to be re-elected in 2027.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga follows with 12 per cent, while Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho attracts nine per cent. ODM leader Oburu Oginga records four per cent, the same level of support as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
The results highlight the different preferences within Ruto’s political support base and ODM, which has been seeking a significant position in a possible joint presidential ticket.
ODM leaders have repeatedly argued that their party should provide Ruto’s running mate in exchange for supporting his re-election campaign.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir previously declared at the October 31 Linda Mwananchi rally that the Deputy President's position should be allocated to ODM.
However, UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has maintained that Kindiki remains the party's preferred candidate for the running-mate position.
Speaking during a rally in Nyamira County on November 8, Ruto promised that UDA and ODM would negotiate an arrangement that ensures different communities receive opportunities in government.
Meanwhile, Oburu has defended ODM's participation in the broad-based government, insisting that the party entered the arrangement deliberately and would not support Ruto without negotiations.
He also revealed that ODM intends to establish a political negotiating team before February 2027 to handle the proposed coalition agreement.
If Kindiki retains the position, ODM could instead seek Cabinet appointments and other senior government positions as part of the negotiations.
However, TIFA's findings reflect the preferences of Ruto supporters surveyed and do not determine who the President will eventually select as his running mate.
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