# Ruto Proves To Be Too Strong For Sifuna As New Poll Is Released

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- Published: 2026-10-24T11:29:49+00:00
- Author: STESHA

**Ruto Proves To Be Too Strong For Sifuna As New Poll Is Released**

Nairobi County Senator Honorable Edwin Sifuna is expected to go head to head with
the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency William Ruto, in the 2027
general election.

 Sifuna, whose popularity increased after being thrown out of the Orange Democratic
Movement (ODM) as Secretary General, has consistently held meetings across the country
asking Kenyans to support his goal of removing Ruto from office through the ballot.

However, a newly released public opinion poll has presented him with tough questions
to ponder.

According to the latest survey released by market research firm Research 8020 on
Saturday, October 24, 2026, President William Ruto maintains an edge over his political
rivals in the early presidential preference rankings. The poll places President 
Ruto at the top with 26% of voter support nationwide, while Senator Sifuna comes
in close behind at 25%.

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While Sifuna’s aggressive grassroots mobilization has clearly yielded significant
momentum—narrowing the gap to just a single percentage point—the results demonstrate
President Ruto’s formidable resilience at the head of the national landscape.

The incumbent’s strong baseline numbers reflect steady support despite energetic
efforts from opposition figures to rally countrywide discontent against his administration.

For Sifuna, trailing behind the Head of State highlights the uphill battle facing
his bid to unseat an incumbent president.

While securing 25% establishes him as a central contender in the upcoming contest,
failing to overtake Ruto exposes the strategic hurdle of turning opposition energy
into a definitive lead.

With the 2027 general election still ahead, this poll underlines that President 
Ruto remains a powerful force on the political chessboard. Both camps are now expected
to re-evaluate their strategies as the race for State House intensifies.

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