A few days ago, President Ruto spoke to diffuse tension within Kenya Kwanza after some leaders from the Mt Kenya region proposed a change in his 2027 running mate from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro or Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. "Let me ask all leaders that we focus our attention on the delivery of the assignment given to us by the people of Kenya," the President said.