Sifuna Beats Ruto in Nairobi as TIFA Poll Shows Senator Leading 2027 Presidential Race

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has taken a commanding lead over President William Ruto in Nairobi’s 2027 presidential race, according to a new opinion poll released by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA).

The survey indicates that Sifuna enjoys 39 per cent support among Nairobi respondents, placing him well ahead of Ruto, who has attracted 13 per cent.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka comes third with 11 per cent, followed by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at 10 per cent. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua trails with three per cent, while 17 per cent of respondents are yet to settle on their preferred candidate.

Despite his strong performance in the capital, Sifuna faces a much closer contest nationally, where he is tied with Ruto at 31 per cent, according to the findings.

The regional figures reveal that Sifuna’s strongest support is in Western Kenya, where he commands 55 per cent. He also enjoys considerable backing in Nairobi at 39 per cent and the Coast region at 36 per cent.

Ruto maintains his strongest support in Northern Kenya, where he records 62 per cent, and Central Rift with 59 per cent. The President also attracts 40 per cent support in the Coast region.

Meanwhile, Kalonzo dominates Lower Eastern with 55 per cent, reflecting his continued political influence in the region. Matiang’i’s strongest showing is in Nyanza, where he records 12 per cent.

Nationally, 15 per cent of respondents remain undecided, suggesting that the political landscape could still change significantly before the August 2027 General Election.

TIFA clarified that the survey sought to establish the candidate respondents would prefer to win the presidential election. It cautioned that the findings should not be treated as a direct forecast of actual voting patterns.

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