Kenya’s political scene is already heating up as the 2027 race quietly begins behind the scenes. Parties are sharpening their messaging, strengthening alliances, and marking out positions long before the campaigns officially start.
The latest spark comes from Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, who has stirred conversation across the political divide after declaring that both the Presidency and Deputy Presidency “belong to UDA” in 2027.
Cherargei’s statement signals a firm and unapologetic position: President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki form the party’s locked ticket, and UDA does not intend to negotiate away any of the top two seats.