AUGUST POLLS

If elections were held today, who would you vote for as president?

In recent months Raila has been closing the gap on Ruto but now his growth in support seems to have reached a plateau

In Summary

•Ruto has 47 per cent support compared to 35 per cent for Raila Odinga.

•Raila, of course, dominates Nyanza where he has 62.2 per cent support but he is also strong at the  Coa

Opinion poll on Kenyans preferred presidential candidates.
Opinion poll on Kenyans preferred presidential candidates.
Image: HILLARY BETT

According to the latest Radio Africa monthly opinion poll, 47.1 per cent of respondents say they would vote for DP William Ruto if the presidential election were held today, compared to 35.1 percent for Raila Odinga.

Other potential presidential contenders appear to be a long way off, according to the poll. Kalonzo Musyoka has 1.5 percent support; Musalia Mudavadi 1.1 percent support; and 'Others' 1.9 percent.

Another 7.8 per cent were undecided while 2.8 percent said they would not vote and 2.4 percent refused to answer.

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