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Dennis Itumbi reacts to Tifa poll showing Sifuna tying with William Ruto in popularity

Dennis Itumbi reacts to Tifa poll showing Sifuna tying with William Ruto in popularity

Dennis Itumbi revived a 2023 post rejecting TIFA as its poll put Edwin Sifuna level with William Ruto at 31%, amid opposition talks ahead of Kenya’s 2027 election.

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Dennis Itumbi has seemed to push back against a fresh TIFA opinion poll showing Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna could tie with President William Ruto should the presidential vote be held today.

TIFA conducted the survey among 2,036 adults drawn from all 47 counties, with its findings released Thursday, November 13, showing neither candidate holds a statistically significant lead.

The firm described the results as a snapshot rather than a forecast, with 15% of respondents still undecided.

According to TIFA, Ruto's support has climbed gradually from 18% in August 2022 to its current 31%, having dipped to a low of 16% in September 2025.

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Sifuna's trajectory has been far steeper. He registered no recorded support from August 2022 through November 2025, then rose to 10% in May 2026, 15% in June, and 31% in November.

TIFA attributed his ascent largely to declining support for other opposition figures.

Among the broader field, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka stands at 9%, down from a peak of 25% in…

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PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed! Dennis Itumbi has seemed to push back against a fresh TIFA opinion poll showing Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna could tie with President William Ruto should the presidential vote be held today. TIFA attributed his ascent largely to declining support for other opposition figures.

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