Governor Njuki: Kindiki Must Be Retained as Running Mate in 2027

Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has publicly stated that Mt Kenya should unite behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate for the 2027 General Election. At the same time, a governance expert is urging Edwin Sifuna to carefully choose his political allies ahead of the upcoming election, highlighting the importance of strategic political partnerships. Meanwhile, Kenya's opposition is experiencing internal turmoil as partner parties engage in political cannibalism, with elected leaders defecting to rival outfits and weakening smaller parties. A crucial retreat by the United Opposition in Kiambu County concluded without resolving key disputes over coalition operations and leadership selection, further illustrating the fragmentation in opposition ranks.