The findings have placed the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader at the centre of growing debate about opposition unity as political leaders prepare for the 2027 General Election.
The survey released on Thursday, November 12, shows that 43 per cent of opposition supporters believe Gachagua is responsible for disagreements among leaders hoping to challenge President William Ruto.
The figure places him ahead of several other prominent politicians, suggesting that a section of opposition supporters believes his political approach is contributing to divisions within their camp.
President William Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government came second, with 15 per cent of respondents pointing fingers at them.
Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna followed with 7 per cent, while Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka received 6 per cent. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino each received 4 per cent.
The findings come at a time when opposition leaders are facing difficult questions about leadership and the possibility of presenting a joint presidential candidate.
Gachagua has been involved in efforts to bring different political groups together, but disagreements over political positions, ambitions and the leadership of a possible coalition continue to attract attention.
The survey also revealed that 57 per cent of opposition supporters believe it is very likely that Linda Mwananchi and United Opposition leaders will unite before the next election.
TIFA conducted the survey between October 26 and November 5, interviewing 2,036 adults across all 47 counties.
The research had a national margin of error of 2.16 per cent, although the margin is higher for smaller groups.
The results offer a snapshot of political opinion and show the challenge facing opposition leaders as they seek to build a united front against Ruto in 2027.
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