The upcoming 2027 presidential election is shaping up with distinct support bases identified for the key political figures: President William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Rigathi Gachagua.
President Ruto's established bases, comprising 24 counties and accounting for 9,227,681 registered voters, include areas like Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, and Homa Bay.
On the opposing side, the bases aligned with figures like Musyoka and Gachagua span 15 counties, with an estimated 8,430,993 registered voters. These opposition strongholds feature counties such as Nyandarua, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kitui.
A crucial set of 8 Battleground Zones could determine the outcome of the race. These zones, totaling 4,443,858 registered voters, include Nairobi, Kajiado, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Trans Nzoia, and Bungoma.
The concentrated number of voters and strategic locations of these battleground counties suggest they will be key areas of focus for all political factions seeking victory in 2027.
