KPP Emerges as Growing Political Force in Nairobi, New Poll Shows.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi business woman Agness Kagure
The Kenya Patriots Party (KPP) has emerged as one of Nairobi’s fastest-growing political parties, according to a new opinion poll that places the party among the city’s top political formations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The survey by the Centre for African Progress ranked KPP fourth with 12 per cent support, behind the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which led with 28 per cent, ODM at 15 per cent, and UDA at 14 per cent. Despite trailing the three larger parties, the findings suggest KPP is steadily carving out space in Nairobi’s increasingly competitive political landscape.
Political Party Popularity in Nairobi
The opinion poll was conducted between July 11 and 16 and sampled 4,500 registered voters drawn proportionately from Nairobi’s 17 constituencies and 85 wards. Researchers said the survey has a 1.8 per cent margin of error and a 95 per cent confidence level.
Presenting the findings, outgoing Centre for African Progress Research Director Onchari Oyeyo said Nairobi’s political landscape is undergoing significant changes, with newer political formations beginning to attract substantial public support ahead of the next election.
The poll ranked the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) fifth with 11 per cent, followed by YPAS at 9 per cent, DAP at 6 per cent, Ford Kenya at 2 per cent, other parties at 2 per cent, while Jubilee Party registered 1 per cent support.
Beyond party popularity, the survey also assessed the mood of Nairobi voters on governance and leadership. It found that 84 per cent of respondents disapprove of the performance of Governor Johnson Sakaja, while only 10 per cent approve of his leadership. Six per cent expressed no opinion.
The findings are reflected in the gubernatorial race, where Embakasi East MP Babu Owino leads with 36 per cent support, followed by businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent. Governor Sakaja trails with 11 per cent, ahead of Milton Lusheria at 10 per cent and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya at 7 per cent.
Nairobi Governor Race
According to the survey, the issues most likely to influence Nairobi voters remain the economy (51 per cent), corruption (25 per cent), leadership (20 per cent) and security (4 per cent), indicating that parties seeking to expand their support base will have to present practical solutions to these concerns.
Responding to questions from journalists, Oyeyo dismissed claims that the survey was politically sponsored, insisting the Centre for African Progress follows professional research standards and has a track record of producing credible election surveys.
While DCP currently leads party popularity in Nairobi, the survey places KPP among the parties strengthening their presence in the capital, positioning it as one of the political outfits to watch as parties prepare for nominations, coalition talks and the 2027 election campaign.
Performance by candidates per sub-county
