Editor's Review

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki remains the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki remains the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

According to a TIFA research survey released on Thursday, November 12, Kindiki enjoys 55 per cent support, followed by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga with 12 per cent. 

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“Among all those who indicate their support for President Ruto’s reelection, there is a clear majority preference for his current deputy, Prof. Kithure Kindiki (55%),” the report read in part. 

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is third with a 9 per cent rating, followed by ODM leader Oburu Oginga, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi with 4 per cent each. 

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File image of President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki. 

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya comes in fifth with 2 per cent, while Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is sixth with 1 per cent support. 

However, 9 per cent of President Ruto’s supporters remain undecided on who should be his running mate in next year’s election. 

“At the same time, about one-tenth (9%) are undecided as to whom they prefer to fill this role,” the report read. 

Meanwhile President Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna are joint presidential front-runners ahead of the 2027 General Election.  

TIFA said the two leaders have a popularity rating of 31 per cent each.

The report mentioned that President Ruto’s support has steadily increased from 18 per cent in August 2022 to 31 per cent in November 2026.

Sifuna, on the other hand, has recorded a significant rise in support, moving from no measurable support between 2022 and 2025 to 31 per cent in the latest survey.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s support has declined from 13 per cent in June 2026 to 9 per cent in November 2026. 

Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang’i and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s support has also declined from 14 per cent to 5 per cent and 7 per cent to four per cent, respectively. 

Kiharu lawmaker Ndindi Nyoro has also emerged in the presidential race with 1 percent support. 

TIFA also mentioned that 15 percent of Kenyans remain undecided on their preferred presidential aspirant. 

The survey was conducted from October 26 to November 5, 2026, across Central Rift, Coast, Lower Eastern, Mt Kenya, Nairobi, Northern, Nyanza, South Rift, and Western Kenya.