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The race to stop Ruto: Ambitions meet hard maths of numbers game

  • Linda mwanainchi Political leaders led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna address a rally at Butula Market in Busia County on 7th August 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

With exactly a year before Kenyans head to the polls, the race to succeed or retain President William Ruto is gradually coming into focus.

While the political field remains crowded, coalition talks, party endorsements and shifting alliances are beginning to separate the serious contenders from the aspirants.

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