Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has established himself as the leading opposition candidate for the presidency, capturing 19.6 percent support in a fresh survey by Politrack Africa. President William Ruto continues to command the overall presidential preference, leading the national tally with 45.1 percent. Presidential Race Standings The survey, released during a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents who they would vote for if presidential elections took place today. William Ruto: 45.1% Edwin Sifuna: 19.6% Kalonzo Musyoka: 10.3% Fred Matiang’i: 7.2% Rigathi Gachagua: 6.0% Undecided Voters: 8.4% Minor Candidates: Prof. George Wajackoyah (1.1%), Martha Karua (0.8%), David Maraga (0.8%), James Orengo (0.4%), and Jimi Wanjigi (0.3%). National Direction and Government Performance Public opinion on the country’s trajectory remains sharply split. Approximately 45.2 percent of respondents feel Kenya is moving in the right direction, while 44.6 percent believe it is heading in the wrong direction, leaving 10.2 percent uncertain. Assessments of government sector performance revealed mixed reactions from the public: Top Performing Sectors: Infrastructure (roads) and affordable housing led positive reviews at 16.3 percent each. Health services, including the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), garnered 13 percent approval, followed by a...
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