Why Western is crucial for Ruto

President William Ruto addressing residents at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour. [Kipsang Joszeph,Standard]

The forceful return of President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2027 General Election political matrix means the Western Kenya vote will now be very crucial for President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Political pundits argue that it will be extremely difficult for Ruto to get any meaningful support in the Mt Kenya and South Eastern region, where Uhuru and his newly appointed Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader enjoy a lot of influence.