Cheruiyot Affirms Kindiki as Ruto's 2027 Running Mate - September 2026

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has asserted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will remain President William Ruto's running mate for the 2027 General Election and is poised to succeed him in 2032. Kindiki has dismissed detractors, vowing to prioritize development projects across Kenya and accusing some opposition leaders in Meru of attempting to distract him from his development agenda. Separately, Kindiki has pledged that Kenya will conduct a free, fair, and verifiable 2027 General Election. President Ruto has warned the opposition against being used by political sponsors to settle scores, vowing a wider victory in the 2027 General Election.