Ruto and Sifuna emerge as top contenders in 2027 presidential race, TIFA poll shows

President William Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna are tied as the most preferred candidates in the 2027 presidential election, each commanding 31 per cent support, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) Research.The poll, released on Thursday, November 12, 2026, places the two leaders ahead of other potential contenders, with Sifuna recording a notable rise in popularity as support for several opposition figures continues to decline.