Kindiki backs friendly MP, governor contests in Kenya Kwanza, urges coalition unity behind Ruto

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on all parties under the broad-based government alliance to unite behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general election.

Addressing concerns over zoning raised by some members of the broad-based arrangement, Prof Kindiki emphasised the need for healthy competition among partner parties while ensuring they all deliver votes for the President.

"All political parties supporting President William Ruto should unite behind the President's re-election. For other positions, we can have friendly competition," he said.

The Deputy President cautioned aspirants seeking various elective positions at the grassroots against engaging in activities that could jeopardise the President's re-election bid in 2027.

Prof Kindiki said peaceful competition among coalition partners would allow those elected to serve while those who lose would still have opportunities to contribute to government.

"As long as we remain united behind the President, we can have peaceful competition for other elective positions. Those who are elected will serve, while those who are not successful will still have opportunities to contribute to government."

The Deputy President was speaking in Maralal Town, Samburu County, on Saturday when he received senior Jubilee Party officials who defected to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Among those who joined UDA were Jubilee Party Women League Chairperson Maison Leshoomo, former Samburu North MP Alois Lentoimaga, and more than six ward representatives led by the County Assembly Majority Leader, who were elected on Jubilee and Kanu tickets in the last election, alongside dozens of aspirants seeking various seats in the next polls.