Ruto leads 2027 presidential preference poll at 45.1%
Fresh off a high-stakes development tour across the six Coastal counties, President William Ruto maintains a firm lead in the national presidential race, according to the latest survey released today by research firm Politrack Africa. The findings contained in Politrack Africa’s Kenya 2027 Presidential Preference Brief released on October 1, 2026, following a nationwide survey […]
President William Ruto is leading the race for the 2027 Kenyan presidential election, according to a new opinion poll released on October 1, 2026. The Politrack Africa survey reveals Ruto with a commanding 45.1 percent support among respondents. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna comes in second place with 19.6 percent support. Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka follows with 10.3 percent, and former Cabinet Secretary and former Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i ranks fourth with 7.2 percent.
Recent polls have consistently shown Ruto in the lead as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Edwin Sifuna's political profile has gained traction recently, especially after forming the Linda Mwananchi movement following his removal as ODM Secretary General. He is set to announce his political party in the near future. Other politicians included in the survey are Rigathi Gachagua, George Wajackoyah, Martha Karua, David Maraga, James Orengo, and Jimmy Wanjigi.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), led by President Ruto, remains the top political party with the highest level of party support, while DCP now overtakes ODM in party preference rankings.
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