Kenya: Ruto Named Most Preferred Presidential Candidate as Sifuna Beats Oburu in Popularity

A new survey by TIFA Research has revealed that President William Ruto remains the most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.

According to the survey conducted between May 2 and May 11, 2026, Ruto leads the presidential preference race with 24 per cent support, followed by Kalonzo Musyoka at 19 per cent.

The duo are closely followed by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at 14 per cent, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging fourth with 10 per…