- Azimio leader Raila Odinga topped the list of influential leaders in Kenya with 26%, President Ruto followed with 7%, and his impeached deputy Rigathi Gachagua garnered 6%
- Gen Zs who played a key role in demanding good governance during the anti-finance bill protests became in the fourth position with 5%
- Deputy president nominee Kithure Kindiki registered 1% of the total votes despite being considered for the esteemed position
Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.
Amid the ongoing political instability in the country, a recent survey conducted by Infotrak Research has identified the nation’s most influential leaders.
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According to the survey, Azimio leader Raila Odinga tops the list with 26% of respondents recognising him as the most influential figure. He is followed by President William Ruto, who garnered 7%, and impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua with 6%.
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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, a prominent figure among the youths and the Gen Zs, ranked fourth with 5%.
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Notably, the Gen Z protests played a significant role in President Ruto’s decision to withdraw the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and dismiss his entire Cabinet, retaining only his deputy and Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi.
Civic educator and political activist Morara Kebaso came in next with 4%. Kebaso has gained public attention by exposing stalled government projects and instances of significant government spending on projects yet to be initiated.
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Interior Cabinet Secretary and deputy president nominee Kithure Kindiki registered 1% in the Infotrak survey. However, in a separate study by Timely Kenya, Kindiki emerged as the most preferred candidate for the deputy president position, praised for his strong track record.
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Other notable figures such as former Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i, Busia senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna were also recognised in the survey, each securing 1% of influence despite their active roles in government.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
