Gachagua, Matiang’i, Kalonzo support decline as 2027 presidential showdown nears – TIFA
Support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dropped significantly, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll tracking Kenyans’ preferred winner of the 2027 presidential election. The survey, released in November 2026, places President William Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as joint frontrunners, with each commanding 31 […]
The latest TIFA Research opinion poll reveals a significant decline in popularity for Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i as the 2027 presidential race begins to take shape. Musyoka's support has plummeted from 25% in November 2025 to just 9% in November 2026, while Matiang’i's rating has dropped from 32% in August 2022 to an even more alarming 5%.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has also seen a decline, with his support falling from 9% in May 2026 to 4% in the latest survey. The poll further indicates that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and other presidential hopefuls have garnered only 1% each. With 15% of undecided voters remaining, the eventual direction of the presidential contest remains uncertain.
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