Bad News for Gachagua as Latest Poll Puts His 2027 Political Ambitions Under Scrutiny – Details

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has recorded a decline in his support as a preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to the latest TIFA Research opinion poll.

The findings released on Thursday, November 12, 2026, show that Gachagua’s popularity has dropped from nine per cent in May 2026 to four per cent in November.

The latest figures represent a five-percentage-point decline in support for the former Deputy President, who has been positioning himself as one of the key opposition figures seeking to challenge President William Ruto.

The decline comes despite Gachagua’s continued political activities through DCP, where he has been mobilising supporters and building alliances ahead of the next general election.

In June 2026, his support had already fallen to seven per cent, suggesting that the latest rating continues a downward trend recorded in the previous survey.

The poll also comes at a time when opposition leaders are facing questions about unity and their preferred presidential candidate for 2027.

Meanwhile, President Ruto and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have emerged as joint frontrunners in the latest survey, each recording 31 per cent support.

Other opposition figures, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, have also recorded lower ratings compared with their previous high points.

Gachagua, however, continues to command support within his political base. The June survey showed that 44 per cent of DCP supporters preferred him as their presidential candidate.

The latest findings do not mean that Gachagua has lost his political influence, but they highlight the challenge he faces in attracting wider national support.

With political alliances taking shape and leaders preparing for the 2027 contest, the coming months will be important in determining whether Gachagua can reverse the decline and strengthen his position.

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