Latest Opinion Poll Shows Who Will Win Presidential Elections if they were held Right Now

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged ahead of President William Ruto in a hypothetical two-candidate presidential contest, according to a new opinion poll by Politrack Africa.

The survey placed Sifuna at 56.3 percent, compared with Ruto’s 43.7 percent, giving the senator a lead of 12.6 percentage points.

According to the poll results, Sifuna received 69,286 votes, while Ruto received 53,824 votes. The survey attracted a total of 123,110 responses.

Respondents were asked to choose between Sifuna and Ruto if they were the only candidates competing for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.

He argued that the reported allocations create a disconnect between official messages about fiscal discipline and the realities experienced by ordinary citizens struggling with the high cost of living.

The lawyer maintained that the president's public appeals for constitutionalism, accountability and good governance lose credibility when contrasted with what he described as politically motivated spending.

In his view, leadership should demonstrate transparency and prudent management of public funds rather than making large financial commitments to selected groups.

Using the phrase "Maliza uende," Thuku suggested that the president should complete his constitutional term instead of delivering lectures on national values, insisting that actions should match public pronouncements.

He also tagged former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in his remarks, a move many interpreted as reflecting his political leanings.

His comments have sparked widespread debate across social media, with supporters praising him for questioning government expenditure while critics argued that State House engagements with stakeholders are not unusual and should not automatically be viewed negatively.

The controversy has added to ongoing public discussion over government spending and the need for greater transparency regarding the use of taxpayer money.

As debate continues, many Kenyans are calling for official clarification on the purpose and source of the reported allocations.

At the time of writing, neither State House nor the groups mentioned by Thuku had publicly responded to the specific claims or confirmed the figures circulating online.

The issue remains a subject of intense public and political discussion as the country moves closer to the next General Election.