Regional Presidential Preference According to the Latest Opinion Poll

Presidential race is gaining momentum as the clock ticks towards the next general election. President William Ruto is contesting for second term, while several opposition leaders are seeking to unseat him. The Swiss Poll International did an opinion poll to determine the popularity the presidential candidates in different regions.

According to the poll released on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Ruto leads in Rift with 64.6 per cent, followed by Kalonzo at 12.0 per cent and Sifuna at 7.6 per cent. Ndindi Nyoro records 6.7 per cent, while Gachagua has 3.9 per cent.

In North Eastern, Ruto commands 58.0 per cent, followed by Kalonzo with 15.7 per cent. Sifuna comes third with 9.7 per cent, while former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i records 4.8 per cent.

Western presents a close contest between Sifuna and Ruto. The Nairobi senator leads with 35.8 per cent, narrowly ahead of the President, who has 33.4 per cent. Kalonzo follows with 12.8 per cent.

In Eastern, Kalonzo leads with 39.8 per cent, ahead of Ruto at 35.8 per cent. Sifuna records 8.6 per cent, while Matiang’i has 5.0 per cent.

Gachagua leads in Central with 30.5 per cent, narrowly ahead of Ruto, who records 29.0 per cent. Nyoro follows with 12.5 per cent, while Matiang’i has 9.1 per cent.

In Nyanza, Ruto leads with 31.8 per cent, followed by Sifuna at 22.6 per cent and Kalonzo at 20.9 per cent. The region also records the highest proportion of undecided respondents, at 8.9 per cent.

In Coast, Ruto leads with 39.3 per cent, followed by Kalonzo at 28.6 per cent and Sifuna at 15.9 per cent. In Nairobi, Sifuna takes the lead with 32.3 per cent, ahead of Ruto at 29.7 per cent and Kalonzo at 18.8 per cent.

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