… A TIFA survey released in June found that 64 per cent of Kenyans say their family's economic situation is worse today than when Ruto took office, while only 19 per cent report being better off. …
Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi sweeps ODM support as TIFA poll shows 74% backing By Citizen Reporter July 24, 2026 05:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side by side image of Linda Mwananchi faction leader Ed …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 24 – Nearly two-thirds of Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support the strongest opposition candidate rather than insist on leading the coalition himself, according to a new TIFA pol …
Gachagua's best chance of beating Ruto in 2027 is backing Opposition candidate - TIFA By Brian Kimani July 24, 2026 09:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Ga …
… The latest TIFA survey illustrates this dilemma. William Ruto remains the single most preferred presidential candidate, while opposition support is divided among Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Rigathi Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna and others. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Support for the broad-based government has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition to the arrangement has surged past the halfway mark to 56 per cent, according to a TIFA poll conducted last month. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 — Taxation has emerged as the biggest source of public dissatisfaction in Kenya, with a new TIFA survey showing that rising taxes, healthcare challenges and security concerns are fueling a deepening sense of economic hardship and pessimism across the country …
President William Ruto on Thursday launched a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, calling for public consultations beginning August 12, as opinion polls show two-thirds of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and trust in his leadership stands at net minus 39 per cent. The new vision aims to translate constitutional guarantees on health, housing, food, water and education into measurable outcomes, with Ruto stating Kenya could become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation," even as many Kenyans say his 2022 campaign promises on jobs and lower living costs remain unfulfilled.
President William Ruto on Thursday launched a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, calling for public consultations beginning August 12, as opinion polls show two-thirds of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and trust in his leadership stands at net minus 39 per cent. The new vision aims to translate constitutional guarantees on health, housing, food, water and education into measurable outcomes, with Ruto stating Kenya could become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation," even as many Kenyans say his 2022 campaign promises on jobs and lower living costs remain unfulfilled.
A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.
According to a TIFA poll, 74 percent of ODM supporters now identify with the Linda Mwananchi movement led by party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, up from 73 percent in May, while support for the rival Linda Ground faction fell from 24 percent to 20 percent over the same period.
A TIFA survey shows that 62 percent of Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto's re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support the strongest opposition candidate rather than run for the coalition leadership himself, indicating voters prioritise defeating the incumbent over personalities in the 2027 election.
Kenya's united opposition coalition has exposed internal contradictions over choosing a presidential flagbearer for 2027, with leaders disagreeing on timing and process—DP's Justin Muturi endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka while appearing with Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua said there was no agreed formula, and Rigathi Gachagua argued for delay. A Standard opinion piece argues the real issue is not personalities but Kenya's presidential system architecture, which makes the flagbearer choice a winner-take-all political battle.
A TIFA poll has identified a Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket as the hottest presidential pairing for 2027, according to an opinion piece in The Standard.
A TIFA poll conducted last month found support for the broad-based government between President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the Orange Democratic Movement has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition has surged to 56 per cent.
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 found that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with taxation, healthcare challenges and security concerns fueling economic hardship. Inflation, high prices and taxation were cited by 44 percent of respondents as the country's most pressing challenge, nearly double the level recorded in November 2025.
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' objection to a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia reflects not scientific skepticism but a wider trust deficit, rooted in the government's lack of transparency about the project from the start.
A TIFA National Survey of 2,013 respondents across all 47 counties found that majorities lack trust in the Presidency (45%), police (43%), and Parliament (42%), citing institutional failures in taxation, security, and governance.
According to a TIFA poll, opposition candidates combined command 52 percent support versus President Ruto's 24 percent, but an opinion piece argues that uniting behind one candidate will not guarantee victory because voters are fragmented by emotion, identity, ideology, generation and personality rather than being transferable blocs.
An opinion piece examining the President's difficult position in light of recent TIFA polls showing an ominous outlook for the establishment, alongside challenges including fuel cost hikes and a restless population frustrated with unfulfilled promises.
A TIFA survey found that 73% of ODM supporters back the Linda Mwananchi Group led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while party leader Oburu Oginga received 24% support for his Linda Ground faction. ODM supporters, according to the survey, favour a more independent, people-centred opposition approach rather than closer cooperation with the government.
A TIFA opinion poll indicates significant shifts in Kenya's political landscape, with ODM declining from 32% in August 2022 to 18% in May 2026, and UDA falling from 38% to 14% over the same period. The Democratic Change Party has risen from 9% in September 2025 to 16% in May 2026, alongside gains for Jubilee (5% to 11%) and Wiper (4% to 9%), reflecting voter fatigue with established parties and a search for alternative leadership.
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 shows support for President Ruto's broad-based government with the late former PM Raila Odinga has declined sharply since November 2025, falling from 44 percent to 30 percent, while opposition rose from 48 percent to 56 percent. Support has weakened across nearly all regions, including Western Kenya (from 62 to 29 percent), Central Rift (from 60 to 32 percent), Nyanza (from 59 to 49 percent), and Lower Eastern (from 38 to 19 percent).