- Azimio leader Raila Odinga topped the list of most influential leaders in Kenya with 26%, President William Ruto followed with 7%, and his sacked deputy Rigathi Gachagua with 6%
- Gen Zs, who played a key role in demanding good governance during the anti-finance bill protests, ranked fourth at 5%
- Deputy president-elect Kithure Kindiki registered 1% of all votes despite being considered for the position
Amidst the ongoing political uncertainty in the country, a recent survey conducted by Infotrak Research has revealed the most influential leaders Kenya.
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Who are the most influential people in Kenya?
According to the research, Azimio's leader who is also the AUC's candidate in the search for the position of chairman, Raila Odinga, leads the list, with 26 percent of the respondents identifying him as the one who had the most influence.
He is followed by President William Ruto, who got 7%, and the sacked deputy president Rigathi Gachagua got 6%.
Member of Parliament for Embakasi East Grandpa Owinoa popular figure among young Gen Zs, ranked fourth at 5%.
In particular, Gen Zs rose to prominence during anti-finance bill protests, where they called for better governance and demanded reforms.
The protests played a major role in President Ruto's decision to withdraw the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and dismiss his entire Cabinet, leaving only his deputy and chief minister Musalia Mudavadi.
Civics teacher and political activist Morara Kebaso followed with 4%. Kebaso has gained public attention by exposing stalled government projects and incidents of government spending on projects that have yet to be started.
Who are the least influential in Kenya?
Interior Cabinet Secretary and deputy president-elect Kithure Kindiki registered 1% in the Infotrak survey.
However, in a separate survey by Timely Kenya, Kindiki emerged as the most preferred candidate for the position of deputy president, praised for his strong record.
Other prominent figures such as former Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang'i, Busia senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna were also identified in the survey, each gaining 1% influence despite their roles in government.
In other news, the latest poll revealed that 73 percent of Kenyans feel the country is headed for the worst.
Most of the respondents attributed these feelings to poor governance and political instability, while most of them came from the county Nairobi.
Additionally, many cited the rising cost of living as the main factor affecting their view of the country's direction.
This concern about the difficulty of the economy has been a catalyst staple in shaping public opinion on the direction of the nation.
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