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The poll, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, showed UDA with a clear lead among individual political parties, followed by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) at 11.7 per cent and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at 10.6 per cent.
Gachagua spoke on Wednesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) shortly before flying to the United States, where he is expected to meet Kenyans living in the diaspora.
The Political Parties Fund has unveiled its allocations for the 2026/27 financial year, with UDA receiving Sh549.9 million and ODM Sh293.8 million
According to Kioni, the former Prime Minister had privately told a group of political allies soon after the 2022 General Election that he was ready to end his active political career and wanted younger leaders to start looking for someone who could lead the next presidential campaign.
Sifuna posted the biggest increase in the latest poll, rising from 10 per cent in May to 15 per cent in June, making him the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful during the period under review.
He maintained that although a victory by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) would reaffirm the party's growing influence in the region, it should not be interpreted as a definitive predictor of the outcome of the 2027 presidential election
The survey showed UDA enjoying 22% national support, just one percentage point ahead of ODM at 21%, highlighting an increasingly competitive political landscape as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
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.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria revealed the amount being spent on the campaigns, saying he had used Sh1.2 million in a single day, adding that other leaders had also been allocated funds to support the campaign activities.
Nyaribari Chache MP Jhanda Zaheer Merhali, elected in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket, discusses Kisii childhood, later political competition, and a long relationship with President William Ruto.
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2025 Economic Survey shows that youth unemployment remains a major concern, with rates estimated at about 16.8% among those aged 20–24 and 11.1% for those aged 15–19. Overall figures place youth unemployment at about 11–12% among those actively looking for work.
Bina will face her brother, Tubi Mohammed who is the ruling, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the by-election.