Allies of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, citing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election results as evidence of shifting political support in the Mt Kenya region.

• The DCP candidate won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes, significantly more than the UDA candidate who received 5,450 votes.
• Key figures lobbying for the running mate position from Western Kenya include Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Sirisia MP John Waluke, both advocating for Moses Wetang’ula.
• The leaders believe rewarding Western Kenya with the Deputy President’s slot would solidify support for President Ruto in the region's key counties.