Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the top choice to remain President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, according to the latest Infotrak survey.
The poll, released on Monday, July 13, shows Kindiki leading the pack with 34 per cent support, putting him comfortably ahead of other potential deputy presidential candidates.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga ranked second with 11 per cent, while ODM Deputy Party Leader Oburu Odinga came in third with 5 per cent.
However, the survey also found that 37 per cent of respondents were undecided on who should deputise Ruto, indicating a large section of voters has yet to settle on a preferred running mate.
"Public opinion is split: 37 per cent are unsure, while Kithure Kindiki emerges as the clear preferred running mate at 34 per cent, far ahead of Gladys Wanga at 11 per cent. All other named contenders remain in single digits," Infotrak stated.
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho garnered 4 per cent support, while Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru attracted 3 per cent.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula each polled 2 per cent, while Kisii Governor Simba Arati received 1 per cent. Other unnamed candidates collectively accounted for 0.4 per cent.
The survey, which sampled 3,000 respondents, sought to determine who Kenyans believe would be the most suitable running mate for President Ruto under the broad-based government arrangement.
The findings also indicate that most of the leaders enjoy their strongest backing within their home regions. Kindiki secured 41 per cent support in the Central Kenya region, while Wanga attracted 35 per cent in Nyanza.
Joho posted the highest regional approval, receiving 60 per cent support in the Coast region. In Western Kenya, Mudavadi led with 28 per cent, closely followed by Wetang'ula at 22 per cent.
The poll comes at a time when some of Ruto's allies have publicly urged him to consider replacing Kindiki with another running mate ahead of the 2027 elections.
Leaders from Western Kenya have been pushing for Wetang'ula to be selected as Ruto's deputy, arguing that the move would boost support in the region. Meanwhile, leaders in Nyanza have been lobbying for Wanga to be picked as the president's running mate.
Opposition Ticket Preferences
The Infotrak survey also assessed public opinion on the strongest opposition ticket to face Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka featured in all the leading combinations, with the most popular pairing being Kalonzo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, which attracted 23 per cent support.
The second most preferred ticket paired Kalonzo with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 16 per cent, while a reverse arrangement featuring Matiang'i as the presidential candidate and Kalonzo as his running mate followed closely with 15 per cent support.
