Hard truths.
Kiunjuri said he would lobby Ruto to retain Kindiki, arguing that the Deputy President position should remain with Mt Kenya as the region prepares to negotiate its political interests ahead of the 2027 polls.
Speaking during a community engagement with Kenyans in Spokane, Washington, Gachagua said he was open to stepping aside from his own presidential ambitions if his colleagues concluded that another candidate was...
Speaking to Radio Generation on Friday, Naituli described Nyoro as an intelligent politician with a strong understanding of economics, but questioned the timing of his political ambitions and the decisions he h...
Waiguru said she had intentionally stepped back from public political discussions for six weeks and had no plans to join a group where, in her view, leaders are denied an opportunity to speak.
The Deputy President’s activities have also drawn attention to the larger question facing Ruto as he prepares to seek a second term: who should be his number two in 2027?
The disagreement emerged during the Broad-Based Government retreat in Naivasha, where Kisii Governor Simba Arati reportedly called for ODM and UDA to share government positions equally.
The former CS maintained that Ruto should be allowed to exercise his discretion without interference, arguing that the decision on his running mate is the President’s prerogative
His remarks come as political discussions intensify within Kenya Kwanza and among its allies over the coalition’s strategy for the 2027 polls, including speculation over who will deputise President Ruto if he s...
The retreat will focus on strengthening cooperation between UDA and ODM, reviewing the progress of their political partnership and discussing the direction of the broad-based administration as the country moves...
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Barasa said Kenya Kwanza would only settle on a running mate after assessing the political landscape closer to the election, terming the discussion pr...
Manyora argued that retaining or replacing Kindiki presents competing political considerations, warning that either decision could influence President Ruto's support in key regions across the country
The poll ranks released on Monday, ranks Kindiki first with a 34 per cent approval rating, making him the most preferred candidate nationally to deputise President Ruto. The findings place him well ahead of oth...