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Respondents who opposed the Broad-Based Government further said the partnership had weakened the Opposition and reduced government accountability. They also questioned its purpose, saying there was no clear agenda guiding the union.
The survey found that the Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket attracted 23% support nationally, placing it ahead of all other opposition pairings.
Infotrak says Kalonzo has continued to improve his standing over the past year, while Matiang'i has lost part of the support he previously enjoyed. The poll also points to Sifuna's rise, placing him among the leading contenders for the first time.
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader urged Matiang'i not to bow to what he termed intimidation, saying the opposition would stand firmly behind him if the government proceeds to arraign him in court. He added that he was ready to mobilise the Mount Kenya region to support the former Interior CS if charges are brought against him.
Opposition leaders held a rally in Kisii calling for voters to back a united front ahead of the 2027 election, including calls for Governor Simba Arati to be voted out and support for coordinated opposition efforts targeting national leadership.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Matiang'i questioned the justification behind the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) directive requiring annual inspections for private vehicles older than four years, arguing that the measure risks placing an additional burden on households and businesses.
The opposition’s alternative fiscal framework proposes Sh4.32 trillion in spending, targeting a reduced fiscal deficit of Sh593.5 billion, equivalent to 2.8 per cent of GDP, compared to the government’s projected 5.3 per cent.
Manyora argued that the results of the poll point to an unsettled political landscape, noting that voter preferences are still not firmly defined
Beyond the economic debate, the former Interior boss also turned attention to security, saying the situation in different parts of the country is getting worse and needs urgent attention from authorities.
The remarks follow complaints by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, who said his team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park ahead of the scheduled TuKo Kadi concert.
The former CS challenged the youth to actively participate in leadership and decision-making processes, arguing that their numbers give them a decisive advantage in shaping the country’s political direction.
Speaking on Friday during a Radio Generation interview, Orwoba dismissed questions over her political direction and instead emphasised her long-standing connection to Kisii, saying her calling has always been in Kisii and that local women had urged her to represent them.