President William Ruto could face a serious challenge in the 2027 General Election after a new opinion poll placed him neck and neck with Linda Mwananchi movement leader Edwin Sifuna in the race for the presidency.
According to research findings released by TIFA Research and shared by Radio Citizen FM on Thursday, November 12, Ruto and Sifuna are jointly leading the preferred presidential candidates with 31% support each.
The findings suggest that Sifuna's political influence has grown significantly, placing him in a strong position as the country gradually approaches the 2027 presidential contest.
Ruto has maintained a steady rise in popularity over the period covered by the survey, increasing his support from 18% in August 2022 to 31% in November 2026.
However, Sifuna's emergence as a leading presidential contender is one of the major highlights of the latest findings, especially considering that he was not previously featured among the leading candidates in earlier surveys.
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka comes third with 9%, marking a decline from his peak of 25% recorded in November 2025.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i follows with 5%, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua commands 4% support.
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has also emerged in the presidential race, registering 1% support in the November 2026 survey.
Meanwhile, 15% of respondents remain undecided, suggesting that a considerable section of the electorate has not settled on their preferred presidential candidate.
The findings come amid growing political realignments and intensified discussions about the opposition's ability to challenge Ruto in the next General Election.
Sifuna's impressive showing could strengthen the position of Linda Mwananchi supporters, who have increasingly presented him as a potential alternative to the current administration.
With Ruto and Sifuna tied at 31%, the latest findings point to a potentially competitive 2027 presidential election.
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