Kenya: 52% of Kenyans Oppose Ruto's Broad-Based Govt, TIFA Survey Shows

What the report says

AllAfrica, carrying a Capital FM report from Nairobi dated July 24, 2026, reported that a new TIFA Research poll shows more Kenyans oppose than support the broad-based government arrangement associated with President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The poll found 52% of respondents rejected the pact, while 30% supported it.

According to the report, another 15% of those surveyed did not express a view, and 4% said they were not aware of the cooperation between Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance and Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement. TIFA said the results indicate opposition is far higher than support, suggesting the political arrangement still faces substantial public doubt even as it is presented by its backers as a unity-focused effort.

The article said the arrangement followed Kenya’s 2024 nationwide anti-government protests, after which Ruto and Odinga opened talks intended to lower political tensions, encourage cohesion and pursue governance reforms. The cooperation later saw some ODM figures appointed to Cabinet and other senior state roles, while the administration continued its agenda with support from key ODM leaders.

The issue matters because the pact has reshaped Kenya’s political landscape. Supporters argue it has helped calm tensions and created room for cross-party work on national priorities. Critics cited in the report say it risks weakening oversight by making the line between government and opposition less clear. The latest poll suggests many citizens remain unconvinced despite the stated goals of stability and reform.