NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19 – Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has emerged as the leading choice for deputy president ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new poll by Politrack Africa.
The survey, conducted between June 16 and 18 among 154,293 registered voters, found that 30.9 percent of respondents believe Waiguru would have the greatest impact in helping President William Ruto secure re-election based on her ability to deliver votes and ensure regional balance.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ranked second with 19.3 percent support, while Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga came third with 17 percent. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi followed with 9.2 percent, ahead of former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho at 7.5 percent.
The poll also placed George Kariuki at 4.3 percent, Moses Kuria at 2.9 percent and Mwangi Kiunjuri at 2.5 percent, while 6.4 percent of respondents said they were undecided.
According to the pollster, Waiguru’s lead over Kindiki is statistically significant, with the survey indicating that many respondents view the Kirinyaga governor as best positioned to help consolidate support in the Mt Kenya region, a key voting bloc for President Ruto’s re-election bid.
Politrack Africa argued that Waiguru’s appeal stems from her position as a sitting governor, her executive experience and her perceived ability to unite a broader section of Mt Kenya voters.
The survey further suggested that Kindiki retains a solid support base but faces challenges in expanding his appeal beyond parts of Eastern Kenya.
Among opposition figures, Wanga emerged as the highest-ranked candidate, with the pollster describing her as a potentially strong option should Ruto seek a running mate from outside the Kenya Kwanza coalition. However, the report noted that divisions within ODM could limit her effectiveness in consolidating support across opposition strongholds.
The poll was conducted online and had a reported margin of error of less than one percent at a 95 percent confidence level. The pollster cautioned that with the 2027 election still more than a year away, the findings should be viewed as an indication of early political sentiment rather than a predictor of the eventual outcome.
