Moses Kuria Poll Sparks Debate as Sifuna Tops 2027 Presidential Survey

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has sparked fresh political debate after conducting an online poll on the 2027 presidential race, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging as the leading choice among respondents.

Kuria shared the poll on his official X account on Friday, September 25, 2026. By the time voting closed, it had attracted 37,353 votes and more than 687,000 views, highlighting the level of interest surrounding Kenya’s next presidential contest.

Sifuna tops Kuria’s poll

Sifuna received 76.3% of the votes in Kuria’s poll, followed by President William Ruto with 14.3%.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i garnered 4.8%, while Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka received 4.6%.

The poll featured the four politicians as possible contenders in the 2027 presidential race, although its results represent the views of participants on Kuria’s X account and are not a scientific opinion poll.

Kuria accompanied the survey with a prediction about the shape of the 2027 contest, drawing comparisons with the 1997 General Election.

Kuria predicts fragmented opposition

Kuria argued that opposition parties and leaders would struggle to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the next election.

He predicted that the politicians named in his poll would ultimately contest separately.

“Take this to the bank. The 2027 Presidential race will be exactly like the 1997 election. There will be nothing like opposition unity. The following will all be on the ballot. With 318 days left, nothing will change. Hii imeenda,” Kuria wrote.

His comments come as opposition parties and political movements continue to negotiate alliances and possible arrangements ahead of the 2027 polls.

Kuria invokes the 1997 election

The former Gatundu South MP pointed to the 1997 election as an example of how a divided opposition can produce a fragmented presidential contest.

During that election, opposition candidates including Mwai Kibaki, Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka contested separately against then-President Daniel arap Moi.

Moi ultimately retained the presidency as the opposition vote was distributed among several candidates.

Kuria’s comparison suggests he believes a similarly fragmented contest could emerge in 2027 if opposition leaders fail to agree on a joint candidate.

Kuria remains active in political debate

Kuria, who previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Trade in President Ruto’s administration, has remained active in political commentary since leaving government.

His latest poll adds to the ongoing debate over potential presidential candidates, coalition-building and the prospects of opposition unity as parties prepare for the 2027 General Election.