President William Ruto is tied with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the country’s preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll by TIFA Research.
The survey released on Thursday, November 12, places both leaders at 31 per cent, marking a significant rise in support for Sifuna, who was not among the leading contenders in earlier surveys.
Ruto's support has also continued to grow, rising from 18 per cent in August 2022 to 31 per cent in November 2026, while Sifuna's rating increased from 10 per cent in November 2025 to 31 per cent in the latest survey.
Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, who was previously among those topping the list, has recorded a significant drop, with his support falling from 32 per cent in August 2022 to five per cent in November 2026.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has also seen his numbers drop, falling from 25 per cent in August 2022 to nine per cent in the latest survey.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua garnered four per cent, while Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro received one per cent support.
On the question of President Ruto's potential running mate, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emerged as the most preferred choice among the Head of State's supporters, commanding 55 per cent.
