Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the leading choice among President William Ruto’s supporters to deputize him in the 2027 General Election, according to a new national survey by TIFA Research.
The survey, released on November 12, 2026, shows that 55 per cent of respondents who support Ruto’s presidential bid prefer Kindiki as his running mate.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga follows at 12 per cent, while Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho commands 9 per cent. Oburu Odinga, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula each received 4 per cent support.
TIFA said Kindiki’s lead reflects strong backing among Ruto’s supporters for retaining him as Deputy President and running mate. However, the support recorded by other potential candidates also points to interest in a broader political alliance.
The survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 2,036 adults across all 47 counties between October 26 and November 5, 2026.
The running-mate question was specifically directed at respondents who identified Ruto as their preferred presidential candidate. The findings therefore reflect the preferences of his supporters rather than those of the entire electorate.
The survey also examined the country’s political mood and the impact of the Broad-Based Government arrangement between Ruto and the late Raila Odinga. The arrangement has been accompanied by divisions within ODM and the emergence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement.
Sifuna has since emerged as a major contender in the 2027 presidential contest, with both candidates polling 31 per cent in the survey.
Kindiki’s commanding lead places him ahead of other potential running-mate candidates among Ruto’s supporters. However, the support recorded for Wanga and Joho could shape discussions on political alliances and regional representation as the 2027 election approaches.
The findings represent public opinion during the survey period and could change as political negotiations, alliances and electoral campaigns take shape.
– By John Murunga
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