A fresh poll from TIFA Research indicates that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki holds a commanding position in the competition to serve as President William Ruto’s vice-presidential candidate for 2027, securing 55 percent of the backing.
Occupying the runner-up spot with 12 percent of the vote is Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho secures the third position with 9 percent.
According to TIFA’s May survey, Kindiki led among Ruto backers with 59 percent, surpassing Wanga’s 12 percent.
Joho is the most significant shift, as his backing rose threefold from 3% in May to 9%.
Wanga’s share of 12 percent remains the same as it was in May. Meanwhile, Oburu Odinga, leader of the ODM, who also received 3 percent in May, fails to make the top three.
A previous Infotrak survey placed Kindiki at 34 percent, Wanga at 11, Oburu at 5, and Joho at 4.
At the Coast, Infotrak placed Joho at 11 percent, while Kindiki received 23 percent.
According to TIFA, the electorate seemed to lean toward maintaining consistency and steadiness under Ruto, with Kindiki emerging as the candidate most readily accepted by the public.
Musalia Mudavadi, who serves as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, has eliminated himself from the running, citing his goal to become president in 2032.
Analysts suggest that a Kindiki candidacy might enable Ruto to garner over 1.3 million votes in Mt Kenya East.
Amidst demands from certain Kenya Kwanza figures urging Ruto to look into selecting an alternative running mate, the survey was conducted.
Oburu Odinga, the head of the ODM, declared that the party will not nominate a presidential contender for 2027 and will support Ruto’s campaign for another term, sparking debate over what concessions ODM expects in return.
Surveys gauge preferences rather than choices, and Ruto holds the power to make the final decision.
On Thursday, TIFA published its presidential polling figures, showing Ruto and Sifuna locked in a dead heat at 31 percent.
As the contest grows more competitive, selecting a vice-presidential candidate might be the deciding factor. The ascent of Joho and Wanga’s consistent performance indicate that ODM’s position remains up for grabs.
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