Uhuru Leads in Survey Despite Decreasing Popularity

A recent Infotrak survey reveals that President Uhuru Kenyatta would be president if elections are held today despite his waning popularity.

The research states that Kenyatta’s popularity went down more than 22 points as compared to 2014.

The president’s popularity currently stands at 33.7% down from 59.8% in 2014.

This put CORD principal Rails Odinga at 2^nd place with a popularity of 28.7% up from 19.3% in 2014.

Third in the survey is Peter Kenneth who was favoured by 5.7% of those interviewed.

CORD principal Kalonzo Musyoka came in 4^th with a likability of 2.5 % up from 1.5% in 2014.

Following closely is National Alliance Rainbow Coalition’s Martha Karua came in 5^th the poll garnered a popularity of 2.2%, William Ruto 1.6%, Moses Wetangula 1.4%, Musalia Mudavadi 1.2%.

‘However of concern, a large chunk of those interviewed were undecided. 21.7% were not sure who they would choose as their president. 1.2% of respondents said that they would not vote in the next poll. 1% refused to give an answer,’ says CEO for Infotrak Angela Ambitho.

Jubile coalition was the favourite coalition with 37.5% followed by CORD Coalition with 32.8% whereas 22.1% were not interested in any party affiliations.

‘The survey was conducted from 6^th -9^th November with 1000 people from all regions being interviewed.’ says Ambitho