- On Wednesday, November 19, Mizani Africa released its latest survey on the popularity of candidates participating in the Malava state by-election.
- According to the survey, the candidates of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remain the most popular candidates.
- President William Ruto’s personal assistant, Farouk Kibet, has been leading the UDA campaigns
Kakamega – A new opinion poll has been released on the popularity of candidates hoping for the Malava parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-elections.
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On Wednesday, November 19, Mizani Africa launched its research showing that the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) candidate, Seth Panyako, will emerge victorious.
Will Seth Panyako win the Malava seat?
According to a survey conducted between November 13 and 15, among 700 respondents, Panyako has a popularity rating of 47.2%.
The survey showed that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, David Ndakwa, will emerge second with 40.3%.
The results of the survey further indicated that the undecided voting bloc, which stands at 9.4%, could swing the race.
“The latest Mizani Africa survey for the Malava state by-election puts Seth Panyako in the lead with 47.2%, giving him a small but clear advantage as the most favored candidate at this stage. David Ndakwa follows closely behind with 40.3%, maintaining a competitive position and signaling that a potentially tight race should change. The other candidates together account for 3.1%, while the undecided group has 9.4%, indicating that a small but significant portion of the electorate is still undecided. With the undecided camp still open, both leading camps have a chance to shape voter trends as the by-election approaches.” Mizani Africa said.
Mizani Africa said that a comparison of previous surveys shows that Panyako has continued to strengthen his leadership, after rising from 44.7% to 47.2%.
“A comparison between Mizani Africa polls of November 7 and November 19 shows a highly competitive environment in Malava state by-elections. Seth Panyako has strengthened his lead, increasing from 44.7% earlier this month to 47.2% in the latest poll, showing an increase in support as the campaigns intensify,” the study showed.
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According to Mizani Africa, Ndakwa, whose campaigns have been heavily fueled by the President’s personal assistant William RutoFarouk Kibet, has also made gains within the past month.
“David Ndakwa has also made gains, rising from 37.9% to 40.3%, indicating an increase in appeal and new engagement among his supporters. His upward movement shows that both candidates are still actively shaping the opinion of voters within a narrow margin,” Mizani Africa said.
How is Ruto trying to influence the Malava by-election?
In other news, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi accused the government of Kenya First Alliance for trying to influence the results of the upcoming by-elections for the Malava parliamentary seat.
The ODM MP criticized Ruto’s move to launch projects in the constituency where by-elections will be held in the next few weeks.
Amisi warned that the results of the by-election could be contested in court by other candidates who may be affected by the president’s actions.
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