President William Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna are tied as Kenyans’ preferred presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll by TIFA Research.
The survey, released on Thursday, November 12, puts both leaders at 31 per cent, marking a notable rise in support for Sifuna, who has gained attention as a potential contender in the presidential race.
Ruto's rating has also increased over the years, rising from 18 per cent in August 2022 to 31 per cent in the latest survey. Sifuna, meanwhile, recorded a jump from 10 per cent in November 2025 to his current rating.
The findings point to a changing political landscape as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the next General Election, which is scheduled for August 2027.
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i, who previously featured prominently in presidential preference surveys, recorded a significant decline. His support has dropped from 32 per cent in August 2022 to five per cent in November 2026.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka also recorded a lower rating, falling from 25 per cent in August 2022 to nine per cent in the latest survey.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received four per cent, while Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro recorded one per cent support.
The poll also examined who Ruto's supporters would prefer as his running mate should he seek another term in office.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emerged as the leading choice, attracting 55 per cent support among respondents who back the president.
The findings place Kindiki ahead of other possible contenders for the deputy president position, although the survey figures do not amount to a formal announcement of Ruto's running mate.
The latest ratings offer a snapshot of voter preferences at this stage of the political cycle. However, the figures may change as parties settle on candidates, alliances take shape and campaigns gather momentum ahead of the 2027 polls.
Opinion polls measure views at the time they are conducted and do not determine the eventual election outcome.
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