Inside Ruto’s inner circle: Fixers, soldiers and gatekeepers shaping the 2027 race
Published on July 12, 2026 at 07:00 am (GMT +1) Sources within Kenya’s ruling coalition indicate that President William Ruto is already assembling a ‘formidable team’ to counter stiff competition from an unrelenting opposition, which is notably led by his impeached former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
With just over a year until the next general election, Kenya President William Ruto faces a challenging political landscape as pressure mounts from a unified opposition coalition aiming to unseat him.
To secure a second term, Ruto will need maximum support from key allies within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
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