Tony Gachoka Names Unexpected Figure Who President Ruto Will Pick as His Running Mate

Farouk Kibet’s movements in Western Kenya are the biggest clue about President William Ruto’s 2027 ticket, according to KANU Secretary General and Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Tony Gachoka.

Speaking during an interview on a local TV station, Gachoka claimed Ruto’s long-serving personal aide has spent the past year working almost exclusively in the region.

He said Kibet has repeatedly appeared at functions alongside National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, while staying away from events linked to other allied leaders such as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Gachoka even alleged that Kibet was “with Wetangula” on a day a Mudavadi function was taking place.

In his view, the pattern is deliberate. He argued that Ruto has tasked his most trusted aide with consolidating the Western vote, which he described as decisive for the president’s re-election bid as support shifts in Mount Kenya, Kisii and Ukambani. “Without the Western Kenya vote, William Ruto cannot return,” he said.

Gachoka also pointed to what he sees as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s fading public profile. He wondered aloud what had happened to the former central figure at presidential events, noting that Kindiki no longer introduces the president and is rarely featured in his appearances.

According to the analyst, Kindiki is aware of his position and has given up the fight.

On the opposition side, Gachoka expects ODM to keep pushing for Wycliffe Oparanya as Ruto’s preferred running mate, but said the president would ignore the calls. He predicted Ruto would instead surprise everyone by unveiling Wetangula, popularly known as “Papa wa Roma.”

Gachoka said the move would split the Western vote and stop the opposition from rallying the region behind one candidate, especially if ODM’s Edwin Sifuna emerges as a presidential contender.

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