The survey published on Thursday, November 12, 2026, indicates that 34 per cent of DCP supporters would prefer Sifuna to win the 2027 presidential election, compared to 25 per cent who favour Gachagua.
The findings come amid growing political engagements between the two leaders as opposition figures explore possible alliances ahead of the next General Election.
Sifuna and Gachagua have recently demonstrated a willingness to work together despite coming from different political backgrounds. Their October 20 meeting at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County brought together several leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
During the engagement, Gachagua welcomed Sifuna and his delegation, describing them as his cousins and expressing optimism about their political partnership.
The former Deputy President has also indicated that he would be willing to deputise Sifuna should the Nairobi senator emerge as the opposition's preferred presidential candidate.
However, Gachagua has maintained that the Mt Kenya region will not automatically support any presidential aspirant without negotiations over its interests.
Speaking at the Ngemi cia Watho Cultural Festival in Thika on November 7, he recalled how the region supported President William Ruto in 2022 without securing sufficient political commitments.
Gachagua insisted that future political support would depend on consultations, trust, integrity and commitments from potential partners.
The TIFA survey also highlighted Sifuna's support within the Linda Mwananchi camp, where he recorded 90 per cent preference. Meanwhile, Ruto received 85 per cent support among UDA supporters.
The report further established that 69 per cent of Kikuyu respondents identified Gachagua as a community leader, a separate measure from presidential preference.
The findings come as opposition leaders continue navigating discussions over a possible joint presidential candidate for 2027.
Although the Sifuna-Gachagua engagement has attracted attention, the question of who will eventually lead the opposition ticket remains unresolved.
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