IPSOS Polls; Raila Odinga Leads In presidential Polls Against Ruto, Wajackoyah And Mwaure

Raila Odinga, the candidate for Azimio la Umoja One Kenya, has been rated as the most popular candidate in a new poll by the research firm Ipsos, with a popularity rating of 47%.

Deputy President William Ruto, who is Odinga’s major challenger in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, came in second in the survey, with a popularity rating of 41%.

At the same time, David Mwaure of the Agano Party received 0.2 percent votes, while Prof. George Wajackoyah of the Roots Party finished third with 2,9 percent.

Another 8.8% of respondents stated they were unsure of who they would vote for but were certain they would.

“We have those who refused to answer that particular question, maybe the know and they are afraid or scared, and they make up 5.1 percent,” IPSOS Director for East and Horn of Africa Samuel Muthoka said.

Similarly, the research showed that Mr. Odinga has a stronghold in the urban areas compared to DP Ruto, who has a stronghold in rural areas.

“51 percent of urbanites tell us that they will vote for Raila Odinga. In the rural areas, that is where William Ruto has a stronghold; 45 percent of those in the rural areas said they would vote for Ruto if elections were held today,” added Mr. Muthoka.

Meanwhile, a majority of males and older voters aged above 35 years said they would vote for Raila Odinga if elections were to be held today. Females and the youth would, on the other hand, vote for DP Ruto.

“15-24 (years of age) we see higher numbers for William Ruto, 46%, compared to Odinga’s 43%,” Mr. Muthoka noted.