{
  "id": 19628972,
  "title": "Kalonzo, Matiang’i lose ground as 2027 presidential race takes shape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/kalonzo-matiangi-lose-ground-as-2027-presidential-race-takes-shape",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T09:08:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kalonzo-matiangi-lose-ground-as-2027-presidential-race-takes-shape/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Gachagua, Matiang’i, Kalonzo support decline as 2027 presidential showdown nears – TIFA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/gachagua-matiangi-kalonzo-support-decline-as-2027-presidential",
        "published": "2026-11-12T09:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}