The scramble for Kenya’s deputy presidency is steadily gathering momentum, with political leaders from the coast region mounting a spirited campaign to have Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho picked as President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 general election.
The leaders argue that the Coast region is a significant voting bloc capable of influencing the outcome of the election
NTV spoke to political analysts, who are of the opinion that the contest for the DP slot is unlikely to be determined solely by the candidate’s ability to mobilise the largest number of votes and strengthen the President’s chances of securing a second term in office.
