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Kalonzo Musyoka Hints at Dropping Presidential Bid in 2027

Kalonzo Musyoka Hints at Dropping Presidential Bid in 2027

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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the opposition's most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to Swiss Poll International survey.

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Per the pollster's findings released Saturday, November 14, Kalonzo polls 28% in overall presidential preference against President William Ruto's 37%.

The survey, which covered 4,113 respondents drawn from Kenya's eight former provinces, placed Nairobi senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna third at 15%, while Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i and DCP's Rigathi Gachagua each polled 6%.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro trailed at 4%, with 3% of respondents undecided and 1% backing other candidates. Swiss Poll however noted that the figures reflect present reported preference and not a projected result.

When respondents were asked to pick their preferred opposition flagbearer, Kalonzo pulled well clear of the field with 45%. Sifuna came second at 28%, a gap of 17%, while Matiang'i polled 11%, Gachagua 9% and Nyoro 4%.

Kalonzo Musyoka emerges as opposition’s most preferred candidate to face Ruto, Swiss poll

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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the opposition's most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to Swiss Poll International survey. When respondents were asked to pick their preferred opposition flagbearer, Kalonzo pulled well clear of the field with 45%. Kalonzo Musyoka emerges as opposition’s most preferred candidate to face Ruto, Swiss poll Search option is now available at TUKO!

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