PREMIUM Ol Kalou loss puts Kindiki on notice The loss is seen as rejection of Ruto’s bid for second term by Mt Kenya. Politics 17 min ago

Sirisia MP John Waluke echoed the sentiments, saying leaders from the region had resolved to back President Ruto's second-term bid but expected Western Kenya to be rewarded with the running mate position.

Jostling for the position has since intensified as politicians from Western Kenya begin to put pressure on Dr Ruto to pick a running mate from the region in his quest to secure a second term.

But allies of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula have intensified calls for President William Ruto to pick a running mate from Western Kenya.