Public pessimism over Kenya’s direction has deepened, with 76% of Kenyans saying the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to the June 2026 survey findings. According to Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), the findings released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, show that dissatisfaction has reached the highest level recorded across the tracking
President William Ruto remains the country’s most preferred presidential candidate if a general election were held today, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading choice among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters, according to the latest TIFA opinion poll ahead of the 2027 elections. The poll indicates that President William Ruto commands 24%
A new opinion poll shows President William Ruto in the lead, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has overtaken former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the latest presidential race rankings. The poll shows Ruto leading with 24% support in what researchers described as a still-fluid and highly competitive race. The findings also revealed a significant number