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A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …

President William Ruto is the most popular potential presidential candidate, according to a nationwide opinion poll released by research firm Infotrak on July 13, 2026. The survey places Ruto at the top with 32 per cent support, giving him a significant lead over former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, who ranks …

Democratic Party leader Justine Muturi has declared that he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency if he is not picked as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the contest for the opposition ticket, Muturi said that among the coalition principals, Kalonzo …

Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has dismissed speculation that recently circulated photographs showing him with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati were evidence of a political meeting. The photos, widely shared on social media, show the three leaders posing together inside what appears to be …

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has called for the suspension of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, arguing that it has been introduced without adequate public participation. The proposed policy would require vehicle owners to pay Sh2,000 annually for inspections, a move …

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has reaffirmed her intention to contest for the United Opposition’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that she is not interested in serving as a running mate. Karua said she is focused on securing the coalition’s top seat but remains …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the government’s recent Sh10 reduction in diesel prices, saying the move is inadequate and will not provide meaningful relief to Kenyans struggling with the high cost of living. He called for significant reductions in fuel taxes and levies to lower pump prices to …

Fred Matiang’i has criticised the government’s handling of fuel prices, arguing that the current crisis is largely self-inflicted and linked to a lack of transparency in the Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import deal. Speaking in a media interview, the Jubilee presidential hopeful said he would not have entered into what he …

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has strongly condemned the chaotic incident in Kabuchai where Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was disrupted during a campaign event, questioning how it happened despite several security organs being present in the region. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Matiang’i expressed concern over …