NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – A poll by the Centre for African Progress has projected a win by Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga at 52 percent of votes ahead of his closest rival Deputy President William Ruto.
This is the pollster that released the exact projection for the 2017 election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta won against Odinga.
According to the study released nine days to the election, Raila’s closest rival, UDA’s William Ruto comes in second with a popularity rating of 45 percent among the respondents.
Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has been placed third with a 2 percent popularity.
The research further showed that of the two national coalitions, 50 percent of Kenyans identify more with Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance, compared to 47 percent who stood Kenya Kwanza.
However, countrywide, UDA scored higher as most Voters political party of choice at 47 percent popularity. ODM came in second, with a close margin of 37 percent. 12 percent of respondents supported Jubilee, with Wiper and KANU trailing at 3 percent and 1 percent respectively.
Regionally, the rift valley region was projected to be the most hotly contested between two candidates, with William Ruto leading in Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Nakuru, Kericho and Bomet. Raila Odinga led in the rest of the regions counties in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Laikipia, Narok and Kajiado.
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