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July 18, 2026
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After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified calls for President William Ruto to pick a running mate from Western Kenya...

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Following a perceived setback in the Ol-Kalau mini-polls, leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya.

  • The leaders cited the Ol-Kalau parliamentary by-election result as evidence of diminishing support for Kenya Kwanza in the Mt Kenya region.
  • Key figures involved include leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition pushing for a strategic shift.
  • The calls were made during a boda boda empowerment programme in Lwanda, Kanduyi Constituency on Friday.

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