By GPC News Desk
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has urged leaders and residents of the Nyanza region to support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election.
Njuki, who is also the vice-chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), said Kindiki’s performance as Ruto’s deputy had demonstrated his ability to support the President in implementing his agenda.
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Speaking in Migori County during a boda boda empowerment event presided over by Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Njuki said the Nyanza and Mt Kenya regions had maintained working relations over the years and should sustain their cooperation ahead of the next election.
He said Kindiki enjoyed considerable support in his home region and argued that his leadership qualities would help the President deliver on his development promises if the two secured another term.
Njuki called on the Nyanza electorate to support the emerging political partnership, saying the two regions shared a common goal as the country approached the 2027 polls.
On his part, Ayacko endorsed Kindiki’s suitability for the running mate position and apologised to him on behalf of the people he represented for supporting his removal as National Assembly Majority Leader during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Ayacko and Kindiki both served as senators before Kindiki’s removal from the majority leader position.
The Migori governor also blamed Kenyatta for Raila Odinga’s defeat in the 2022 presidential election, claiming the former President had failed to develop a concrete strategy to defeat the opposition, which was then led by Ruto.
According to Ayacko, Kenyatta’s approach relied heavily on financial resources and mobilising voter turnout rather than a clear political plan.
He cautioned leaders seeking Kenyatta’s backing in the 2027 elections against relying on him, arguing that the former President could disappoint them as he allegedly did Odinga.
The two governors reiterated their support for Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying the country stood to benefit from the continuation of his administration’s development agenda.
Their remarks come as political leaders begin positioning themselves and building alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the question of Ruto’s running mate likely to feature in negotiations among political formations and regional leaders.
