Survey: Why Ruto's 24pc lead in 2027 race is more a warning than a comfort
If elections were held today, President William Ruto would win with just 24 per cent support, a new poll shows, as a divided opposition fails to consolidate behind a single challenger...
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A new poll by TIFA Research reveals that if elections were held today, President William Ruto would win with 24% support, his highest rating to date, but this figure is seen as a warning due to a divided opposition.
- President William Ruto leads with 24% support.
- Other leading contenders include Kalonzo Musyoka (19%) and Fred Matiang'i (14%).
- The survey was conducted between May 2 and 11 among 2,013 Kenyan adults across all 47 counties.
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Survey: Why Ruto's 24pc lead in 2027 race is more a warning than a comfort - May 2026
A new poll by TIFA Research reveals that if elections were held today, President William Ruto would win with 24% support, his highest rating to date, but this figure is seen as a warning due to a divided opposition. The survey indicates that opposition now stands at 56%, showing significant public disappointment with the broad-based government arrangement. The poll also shows that Kenya's dominant political parties, ODM and UDA, are rapidly losing voter support ahead of the 2027 general election. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emerges as the most preferred running mate for Ruto in 2027 according to the same survey.
