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Ruto is followed by Kalonzo Musyoka who records 19 per cent. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i comes third with 14 per cent, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna follows at 10 per cent. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is placed fifth at 9 per cent. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino records 2 per cent support.
Under Linda Mwananchi, which leads with 73% support, followers appear to favour a stronger opposition approach focused on public interest and consistent pressure on government performance.
A TIFA survey released May 14, 2026 finds support for Kenya’s Broad-Based Government fell to 30% in May, down from 44% in November 2025. Opposition rose to 56%, while undecided responses increased.
The report suggests that the political field is becoming more competitive, with voters spreading their support across more parties and showing reduced loyalty to the main coalitions that shaped the last election.
Wahome accused Gachagua of underestimating the government’s ability to host more than 30 heads of state and government, saying his remarks had exposed him politically.
According to the schedule, Taita Taveta County delegates elections will be conducted first on Friday, May 22, 2026. Nyando Branch delegates elections will follow on Friday, May 29, 2026, while Kisumu County delegates elections are set for Friday, June 5, 2026.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni urged rival political formations to unite, arguing that continued division could worsen youth frustration over jobs and inclusion. Speaking on Radio Generation, he linked stability to better economic outcomes ahead of 2027.
Gachagua also turned his criticism to Kenya’s diplomatic engagements, faulting recent visits by global leaders in Nairobi, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of France. He accused the government of staging such visits for political gain rather than focusing on pressing national issues.
Jubilee Party has selected Wilson Kigwa as its candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after internal consultations and nominations. The party says it will campaign on unity, development and accountable leadership.
The by-election, set for May 14, will see 44,447 registered voters elect a new member of parliament following the death of Johanna Ng’eno in a helicopter crash in Nandi County on February 28.
The party explained that the nomination process is anchored on Article 61(1) of its constitution, alongside Rule 7(1) and Part VIII of its Party Elections and Nomination Rules, which guide internal electoral procedures.
The Jubilee official argued that the so-called United Opposition does not have a formal written agreement outlining its principles, structure, and membership.
Kioni explained that the changes were informed by prolonged internal struggles between factions allied to him and those linked to East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega, which weakened party operations and triggered leadership disputes.
Committee work has also been affected, with meetings frequently cancelled due to poor attendance or absent witnesses. Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, governors, and heads of state agencies have increasingly skipped summons, frustrating oversight work
In a statement on Sunday titled “The Odinga history is littered with sacrifices, not entitlements,” Odinga defended the political legacy of the Odinga family while responding to remarks she claimed were directed at her by the former ODM chairman.
Sandra Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has announced her bid for the Kitusuru Ward MCA seat under the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). She shared a campaign poster outlining youth, education, healthcare and leadership priorities.
In a statement on Saturday, the party confirmed the outcome, saying, “Hon Sammy Ngotho wins DCP ticket to run for Ol Kalou parliamentary seat with 12,957 votes; Paul Waiganjo comes second with 4,978 votes.”
Speaking to residents at Chiakariga during a tour of Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties on Saturday, Karua criticised what she termed persistent failures in the health sector, the state of roads, and delays in key development projects.
Despite once enjoying heavy security, aides, official vehicles and the title of His or Her Excellency, many former county chiefs quietly return to ordinary lives after serving their terms, losing most privileges tied to office.
According to results announced by the party, Muchina received 3,221 votes while his closest challenger, George Wambugu Kanuri, garnered 3,077 votes in the highly competitive contest.
The State argued that Kindiki’s appointment did not require clearance from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission despite claims by petitioners that the commission lacked officials to confirm eligibility at the time.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga reappeared publicly in Kisumu, saying he is in good health after days of speculation. ODM communication director Philip Etale dismissed rumours of illness or foreign travel and urged supporters to disregard reports.
Governance expert Duke Mainga Echate, speaking on Radio Generation, says Kenya’s elections should shift to issue-based leadership. He cites electricity reliability, cost of living and unemployment, as he seeks the MP seat for Bomachoge Borabu.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi says failure to pursue democratic reforms could push frustrated young people toward radical action. He urges youths to engage through Parliament and county assemblies to seek accountability.
Babu Owino accused sections of the police service of using investigations to pressure individuals linked to him politically, arguing that the process is being abused instead of following proper legal procedures.
In a Radio Generation interview, former Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju said former President Uhuru Kenyatta called him almost midnight in 2016 to help prepare the Jubilee Party for the 2017 elections.
.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM said the decision to pursue the case was collectively made, insisting that “the National Executive Committee deliberated on the issue and formally resolved that the case be filed on behalf of the Party.”
Under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, Uhuru Kenyatta receives a monthly pension of about Sh1.1 million, which is 80 per cent of the salary of the sitting President, currently Sh1.44 million.
Political analyst Prof. Herman Manyora, on Radio Generation, dismissed claims that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is weak, saying his rise reflects ODM party engagement and electoral visibility.
If elected Nairobi governor, Owino said his focus would be on improving service delivery and dismantling what he termed entrenched networks controlling county operations. He vowed to take firm action against such interests.