A new poll suggests that a Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i presidential ticket is the opposition's strongest potential challenge to President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.

• A poll by TIFA Research indicates that 31 per cent of opposition supporters favour a Kalonzo-Matiang'i pairing.
• Key opposition figures considered include Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, Rigathi Gachagua, and Edwin Sifuna.
• The survey highlights regional support bases, with 93 per cent of the Kamba community favouring Kalonzo and 83 per cent of the Kisii community favouring Matiang'i.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has begun preparations for the 2027 General Election by inviting applications for nomination for six elective positions. However, a faction led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has reportedly rejected this move.

• The ODM party is seeking candidates for six elective positions.
• Key figures involved include Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• This development intensifies speculation over an ongoing supremacy battle within the party.

A recent TIFA Research survey reveals a dramatic shift in political standing for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has risen from obscurity to become a significant figure within the Luhya community and nationally in just 12 months.

• Senator Sifuna now holds 10 per cent national presidential preference, up from 0 per cent a year prior.
• He is recognized as the leader by 44 per cent of Luhya community members surveyed.
• His rise is linked to his leadership of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction within the ODM, positioning him as a key opponent of the Broad-Based Government (BBG).