List of Top Presidential Candidates in Kenya with their Running Mates

The next Kenyan general election is approaching fast with only months left to vote in a new president. According to the Constitution of Kenya 2010, IEBC will avail the ballots on August 9, 2022. For this reason, political parties are finalizing on their manifestos, running mates, and presidential candidates.

You may have noticed that the rhythm of Kenyan politics is no longer the same, especially with the ongoing BBI process. Unlike previous years, the 2022 general election opinion polls have little to say on the most likely next head of state. Meanwhile, top political parties including UDA and Jubilee are busy testing the waters as the rest wait tactfully.

Full list of presidential candidates 2022

8 have already expressed interest of becoming Commander in Chief.

Who will you vote as your next president after Uhuru Kenyatta, upon retirement?

1. Raila Odinga – ODM Party leader

The former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Amollo Odinga, will be contesting for the presidential position in the upcoming general election.

The PM formerly worked as Member of Parliament in Langata Constituency starting 1992.

ODM leader Raila Odinga became a prime minister following the bloody post election violence of 2007.

In 2013, the PM became a leader of opposition, strongly opposed to several government policies.

On the contrary came a handshake between Uhuru and Raila in 2018; it has since reshaped local governance.

The proposed constitutional amendment bill 2020 will indeed affect how you will vote at the presidential, parliamentary and senate levels.

Who is Raila Odinga? ODM leader Raila Odinga is a respected Kenyan politician with years of experience in democratic governance.

He is an alumni of Maranda High School, an engineer by profession, and a devout lover of politics.

Born in January 7, 1945, Raila Odinga age is 79 years as of 2024. He is everything from a powerful man to an influential politician.

The long lived NASA presidential candidate Kenya is out to win and win big in his last round.

2. Dr William Ruto – UDA Party, presidential candidates

DP William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto will be the UDA Party Kenya presidential candidate come 2022.

He is slowly withdrawing interest from the ruling Jubilee party, under which he has served as deputy president since 2013.

Born in December 21, 1966, DP William Ruto age is 58 years as of 2024. He comes from Kamagut within Rift Valley Province.

The determined Ruto is father of 6 children and husband to Rachel Chebet, whom he married in 1991.

3. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi – Amani National Congress

The former prime minister and seventh deputy president of Kenya is silently aligning his presidential ambition for 2022.

The famous Musalia Mudavadi was a deputy party leader in ODM until his resignation on 2012.

Born at Sabatia within Vihiga District on September 21, 1960, Musalia Mudavadi age is 64 years as of 2024.

Away from politics, Musalia Mudavadi and wife Tessie Mudavadi have three all-grown children namely, Maryanne, Michael, and Moses.

4. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka – Wiper Democratic Movement

Kenyan politician Kalonzo Musyoka nicknamed Watermelon is another likely big wig name on the presidential aspirant list.

Kalonzo served as the tenth Vice-President of Kenya between 2008 and 2013, under Mwai Kibaki’s cerebrated regime.

Born on December 24, 1953, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka age is 71 years as of 2024.

Kalonzo Musyoka and wife Pauline Musyoka are proud parents of four successful children.

Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka comes from Tseikuru in Mwingi.

He is a Bachelor of Law degree graduate from the University of Nairobi and the Kenya School of Law.

5. Alfred Nganga Mutua – Maendeleo Chap Chap party

The multi-talented journalist, Alfred Mutua, wants to become the firth president of the Republic of Kenya.

Nganga Alfred Mutua became the first governor of Machakos County after resigning from Kenya government spokesman role in 2012.

Born on August 22, 1970, Alfred Mutua age is 54 years as of 2024 – he comes from Machakos, Kenya.

Alfred Mutua and wife Lilian Nganga are a lovely couple on mainstream media where they frequently display intimate photos. 

Alfred is an alumni of Dagoretti High School and Jamhuri High School. He is also a BA in Journalism graduate from Whitworth College.

In addition, Alfred is an MSc. In Communication graduate from Eastern Washington University. 

6. Dr. Ekuro Aukot – Thirdway Alliance Party Kenya

Ekuro Aukot presidential candidate is a top aspirant and a Thirdway Alliance flag bearer.

The former Director of the Committee of Experts tasked with constitutional reforms now wants to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Born in 1972 at Kapedo, Turkana, Dr Ekuro Aukot age is about 52 years as of 2024.

Growing up under the home of Mzee Aukot Tarkus with 26 siblings was not easy, he narrates.

Ekuro Aukot and wife Lorna Wanjiru Mathenge are raising two lovely daughters.

The University of Warwick alumni and constitutional lawyer is at the heights of his career with a fixed eye on the state house position.

Sure enough, Ekuro Aukot is the youngest presidential candidate in 2022 general elections.

7. Prof Kivutha Kibwana – Muungano Development Movement Party 

Who is Kivutha Kibwana? Professor Kivutha Kibwana is a Human rights activist, former minister of Defence, and former MP of Makueni Constituency.

The first Governor of Makueni County previously served as an advisor in the government of Mwai Kibaki.

Born on June 13, 1954, Prof Kivutha Kibwana age is 70 years old as of 2024.

A love for drama brought the professor of Law Kivutha Kibwana and wife Nazi Kivutha (counselling psychologist) together in 1973.

The Muungano Development Movement Party icon comes from Mwanyani in Makueni County.

Prof Kivutha Kibwana is an alumni of Nduundune Primary School, Machakos School, and University of Nairobi (LLB).

He is also a former higher learning student at University of London (LLM) and George Washington University.

8. Mohammed Abduba Dida – Alliance of Real Change party

The sensational Abduba Dida is a trained Kenyan teacher who first tried his feet in the 2013 presidential bid.

His name attracted even more fame in the 2017 general elections, in which he cheered Kenyans during the presidential debate.

Abduba Dida alias Mwalimu Kinuthia Mwangi comes from Wajir County, in the North Eastern parts of Kenya.

Born in 1974, Mohammed Abduba Dida age is 50 years as of 2024.

The English Literature and religion educator formerly taught at Lenana School and Daadab Secondary School.

Elsewhere, the Kenyatta University alumni is husband of 3 wives and a father of 12 children.

9. Dr Mukhisa Kituyi – latest presidential candidate?

The former UNCTAD secretary general is looking straight into State House Kenya.

The former Minister of Trade has already started mobilising supporters with a promise of purpose and change in leadership.

Born 1956, Doctor Mukhisa Kituyi is 68 years as of 2024.

The veteran politician is an alumni of Makerere University where he majored in Political Science and International Relations (BA).

Kituyi is also a former student at the University Of Bergen in Norway.

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi and wife Ling Kituyi have four all-grown children, now pursuing independent careers.

10. Dr Fred Matiang’i – likely presidential candidates

Super CS Fred Matiangi for president is a possible candidate in the wavy landscape of Kenyan politics.

Born about 55 years ago, Matiangi comes from Nyamira County in the western parts of Kenya.

So far, there is no confirmed evidence that the super Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior Security with run for the top seat.

Even so, his candidature may end up surprising many critics and supporters.

More presidential aspirants in Kenya

Others who may test themselves on the requirements for presidential candidate in Kenya include;

• Moses Wetang’ula – Ford Kenya
• Senator Gideon Kipsiele Moi – KANU party

Indeed, there is enough time for more candidates to join the heated political race.

What is the age limit for presidential candidate in Kenya?

The constitution outlines that a minimum age to vie for presidency in Kenya is 18 years.

The 2010 constitution of Kenya scrapped the minimum age of 35 years, making it open to all adults.

In 2018, Kenyan legislatures termed the presidential age limit of 70 years discriminatory, considering the uniqueness of political offices.

Important requirements for presidential candidate in Kenya

According to the Kenya Law Reform Commission, anyone seeking to become president must meet these additional requirements.

• Kenyan Citizen by birth
• Eligible to run for the position of an MP
• Registered political party nominee or independent
• Have at least 2,000 voters from each of the majority counties

Presidential aspirants in Kenya 2022 are casting nets wider in search of their deputies.

Those who will pick their running mates from stronghold regions will stand a higher chance of sailing into State House.

Dida presidential candidate Kenya – most loved presidential candidates

The comedian Mohamed Dida Kenya presidential candidate is unstoppable from the political race.

He will likely entertain us again in the approaching presidential debate, and hopefully become our next president.

A full list of presidential candidates is not without your favourite aspirant. The next president remains uncertain even as the country remains desperate for social and economic reforms.

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