A Politrack Africa survey released on October 1, 2026, shows public preferences for a female Deputy President, with Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru emerging as the most preferred candidate.
Waiguru was preferred by 36% of respondents, followed by senior counsel Martha Karua at 27% and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 15%.
The survey also found that 9% of respondents declined to state their preference, while 7% said they were not familiar enough with the leaders to make a choice. Another 6% preferred other female candidates.
The findings show varying levels of preference among respondents, with Waiguru, Karua and Wanga collectively accounting for 78% of the stated preferences.
A combined 22% either declined to choose, said they were unfamiliar with the candidates or preferred other female leaders.
