Mizani Poll: Ruto leads Kalonzo, Sifuna in presidential preference survey

Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto leads a presidential preference poll conducted by Mizani Africa, with 38.7% of respondents favoring him, according to a survey released on September 25. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka follows closely in second place, garnering 27.5% support, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna rounds out the top three with 13.2% backing.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i rounds out the top five with 7.7% of the vote, with the remaining candidates each receiving less than 5% support. An additional 5% of respondents expressed uncertainty in their choice. As political activity surges in anticipation of the 2027 General Election, candidates and political formations are ramping up their efforts to mobilize voters and forge alliances.

Sifuna has recently ramped up his "Linda Mwananchi" constituency outreach and signaled his intention to challenge Ruto in the upcoming presidential race. He has also called for collaboration among opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In contrast, Musyoka has engaged in discussions with other opposition figures as political parties and movements explore potential coalitions ahead of the election.

It's important to note that this survey provides a snapshot of respondents' preferences at the time of the poll and does not dictate the eventual outcome of the 2027 General Election. Kenya is set to hold its next General Election in August 2027, where voters will choose the President, Members of Parliament, governors, senators, women representatives, and Members of County Assemblies.