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2027 General Election: Kalonzo Musyoka emerges as most favourite opposition flagbearer, new poll

2027 General Election: Kalonzo Musyoka emerges as most favourite opposition flagbearer, new poll

Kalonzo Musyoka leads Kenya’s 2027 opposition presidential poll with 45%, ahead of Edwin Sifuna, as Swiss Poll International surveys 4,113 voters across Kenya.

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Nairobi - Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most preferred opposition candidate for the 2027 presidential race, commanding 45% support in a new survey conducted by Swiss Poll International.

The poll, carried out between November 5 and 10, 2026, used telephonic interviews to reach 4,113 respondents drawn from across the country. It was conducted at a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of ±3%.

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Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo finished 17 percentage points ahead of his nearest rival, Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna, who secured 28% support to place second in the rankings.

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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i came third at 11%, followed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 9%.

Kandara MP Ndindi Nyoro rounded out the named candidates with 4%, while all other contenders collectively accounted for the remaining 3%.

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Nairobi - Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most preferred opposition candidate for the 2027 presidential race, commanding 45% support in a new survey conducted by Swiss Poll International. Dennis Itumbi reacts to Tifa poll showing Sifuna tying with William Ruto in popularity Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo finished 17 percentage points ahead of his nearest rival, Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna, who secured 28% support to place second in the rankings. Subscribe and read news in your favourite messenger.

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