The survey, conducted by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) and released on Thursday, November 12, 2026, placed both politicians at 31 per cent as Kenyans' preferred candidates for the 2027 General Election.
The findings have attracted considerable attention, particularly because of Sifuna's sharp rise in the latest survey.
The Nairobi senator had recorded zero per cent in previous surveys conducted between August 2022 and November 2025. His rating increased to 10 per cent in May 2026, reached 15 per cent in June, and now stands at 31 per cent.
Ruto, on the other hand, has also recorded an increase, moving from 24 per cent in June to 31 per cent in the latest findings.
The results have generated conversations about the changing political landscape and the growing attention surrounding Sifuna's political activities.
Some Kenyans have questioned how the senator managed to reach the same rating as the sitting President, while others have focused on the implications of the findings for established opposition leaders.
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka recorded 9 per cent, while Fred Matiang'i received 5 per cent. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua garnered 4 per cent, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro recording 1 per cent.
The survey also showed that 15 per cent of respondents remained undecided, while 4 per cent declined to reveal their preferred candidate.
The findings have added another dimension to discussions about the 2027 presidential race, although the figures represent current preferences rather than a prediction of the election outcome.
As the reactions continue, the poll has placed Ruto and Sifuna at the centre of Kenya's political conversation.
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