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Kenya Kwanza allies defend Ruto's 2027 candidacy, slam opposition criticism

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Njoro Sub County on August 1, 2025, during an empowerment event. [Daniel Chege, Standard]

Kenya Kwanza leaders yesterday drummed up support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 and defended the economic empowerment initiative being promoted by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

The leaders among them, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa, and several legislators allied to Kenya Kwanza, also commended ODM leader Raila Odinga for working with Ruto to unite and stabilise the country for faster development.

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