President William Ruto is facing a significant political challenge regarding the Deputy President position, with demands from ODM and the unwavering stance of UDA loyalists threatening to destabilize his broad-based government coalition.

• The conflict centers on whether Ruto will retain current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki or appoint a new running mate to appease new allies, potentially alienating the influential Mt Kenya region.
• The political bind could lead to the disintegration of Ruto's pre-election coalition.
• The article was published on November 1, 2024.