Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi overtakes ODM to become Kenya’s second most popular party – TIFA

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The survey, released on Thursday, November 12, 2026, places Linda Mwananchi at 17 per cent, behind President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which leads with 25 per cent.

ODM follows in third position with 10 per cent, while the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, records 12 per cent.

The findings have attracted attention because of the growing political profile of Sifuna and other leaders associated with Linda Mwananchi.

The movement has increasingly featured in national political discussions following disagreements within ODM over its relationship with the broad-based government and the party's direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Sifuna has remained one of the prominent voices questioning ODM's political cooperation with Ruto's administration. His position has attracted support from leaders advocating for a different political approach.

The latest TIFA findings also indicate that ODM's popularity has declined compared with its June 2026 rating of 20 per cent. During the same period, UDA recorded 17 per cent before increasing to 25 per cent in the November survey.

Meanwhile, 28 per cent of respondents were undecided or did not identify with any political party.

The poll also examined possible cooperation between Linda Mwananchi and the United Opposition/Ukombozi alliance, with 57 per cent of opposition supporters describing such an arrangement as very likely.

The findings provide a snapshot of Kenya's changing political environment as parties and emerging movements position themselves ahead of the next general election.

However, party popularity at this stage does not necessarily determine electoral performance in 2027.

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