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One in seven voters yet to pick preferred presidential candidate โ€“ TIFA Race

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT

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With 271 days to go to the August 10 Presidential Elections, a new TIFA Research opinion poll says at least 15 per cent of Kenyans have yet to settle on their preferred winner. The November 2026 survey indicates that despite the emerging competition between President William Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a significant proportion of respondents remain undecided. Rutoโ€ฆ

With 271 days to go to the August 10 Presidential Elections, a new TIFA Research opinion poll says at least 15 per cent of Kenyans have yet to settle on their preferred winner.

The November 2026 survey indicates that despite the emerging competition between President William Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a significant proportion of respondents remain undecided.

Ruto and Sifuna are tied at 31 per cent each, followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 9 per cent, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at 5 per cent and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 4 per cent.

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TIFA: Linda Mwananchi Most Popular in Nairobi and Western

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 3 views

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi Movement has recorded its strongest political support in Nairobi and Western Kenya, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA). The survey, conducted between October 26 and November 5, 2026, shows that Linda Mwananchi leads in Nairobi with 26 per cent support, followed by the Democracy for the Citizens Partyโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi Movement has recorded its strongest political support in Nairobi and Western Kenya, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA).

The survey, conducted between October 26 and November 5, 2026, shows that Linda Mwananchi leads in Nairobi with 26 per cent support, followed by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) at 11 per cent.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) follows with nine per cent, while the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has eight per cent. Wiper and Jubilee Party each recorded seven per cent.

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Kalonzo, Matiang'i Lose Ground As 2027 Presidential Race Takes Shape

Published on November 12, 2026

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

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Kalonzo, Matiangโ€™i lose ground as 2027 presidential race takes shape

Published on November 12, 2026

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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll. The Maggie Ireri led firm says Kalonzo’s support has fallen to nine per cent in November 2026 from a high of 25 per cent recorded in November 2025.โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

The Maggie Ireri led firm says Kalonzo’s support has fallen to nine per cent in November 2026 from a high of 25 per cent recorded in November 2025.

Matiang’i has experienced an even longer decline, with his rating dropping from 32 per cent in August 2022 to five per cent in the latest survey.

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Kalonzo, Matiangโ€™i lose ground as 2027 presidential race takes shape

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 2 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll. The Maggie Ireri led firm says Kalonzo’s support has fallen to nine per cent in November 2026 from a high of 25 per cent recorded in November 2025.โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 – Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Jubilee Party Presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i have recorded a decline in presidential popularity, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

The Maggie Ireri led firm says Kalonzo’s support has fallen to nine per cent in November 2026 from a high of 25 per cent recorded in November 2025.

Matiang’i has experienced an even longer decline, with his rating dropping from 32 per cent in August 2022 to five per cent in the latest survey.

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Gachagua, Matiangโ€™i, Kalonzo support decline as 2027 presidential showdown nears โ€“ TIFA

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono

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Support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dropped significantly, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll tracking Kenyansโ€™ 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 […]

Support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dropped significantly, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll tracking Kenyansโ€™ 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 […]

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Uhuru urges Opposition to unite behind a single candidate

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 3 views

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared that Kenyans have already made up their minds to vote President William Ruto out of office in the 2027 General Election, challenging opposition leaders to set aside their individual presidential ambitions and rally behind a single candidate. Mr Kenyatta said the biggest obstacle facing the opposition was not a lack of public appetite forโ€ฆ

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared that Kenyans have already made up their minds to vote President William Ruto out of office in the 2027 General Election, challenging opposition leaders to set aside their individual presidential ambitions and rally behind a single candidate.

Mr Kenyatta said the biggest obstacle facing the opposition was not a lack of public appetite for political change, but the inability of its leaders to agree on a common political direction, warning that competing ambitions could undermine their efforts to dislodge the Kenya Kwanza administration.

He singled out Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa among other opposition principals, telling them that the country’s top seat could only be occupied by one person at a time.

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Uhuru sends message to Kalonzo, Gachagua and opposition leaders over unity

Published on November 11, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 8 views

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The Fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, to put aside their differences and unite ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the requiem mass of Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West Church on Wednesday, November 11, […]

The Fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, to put aside their differences and unite ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the requiem mass of Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West Church on Wednesday, November 11, […]

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'Only one person can occupy the seat': Uhuru challenges opposition leaders to unite

Published on November 11, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 10 views

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The two leaders, who were joined by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other political figures at PCEA Nairobi West, used the occasion to reflect on their political history, with Gachagua declaring that he would never again allow anyone to come between him and Kenyatta. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua onโ€ฆ

The two leaders, who were joined by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other political figures at PCEA Nairobi West, used the occasion to reflect on their political history, with Gachagua declaring that he would never again allow anyone to come between him and Kenyatta.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday shared a light-hearted exchange over campaign funds during the funeral service of Beatrice Wambui Muturi, as the former Head of State urged opposition leaders to unite ahead of the next General Election.

The two leaders, who were joined by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other political figures at PCEA Nairobi West, used the occasion to reflect on their political history, with Gachagua declaring that he would never again allow anyone to come between him and Kenyatta.

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