The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has recorded 32 per cent in national political party popularity, according to the latest survey results released by Politrack Africa.

The findings place UDA ahead of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which recorded 11.7 per cent, while the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) followed at 10.6 per cent.

The survey comes at a time when Kenya's political environment is increasingly active, with parties strengthening their grassroots structures, leaders holding public engagements and new political formations seeking to establish themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The figures provide a snapshot of how respondents identified with political parties at the time of the survey. They do not, on their own, indicate what the final election outcome will be.

According to the report published on October 1, 2026, UDA's 32 per cent places it at the top of the party popularity figures measured by Politrack Africa. DCP and ODM are reported at 11.7 per cent and 10.6 per cent respectively.

UDA records 32 per cent

UDA, the party associated with President William Ruto, recorded 32 per cent in the latest Politrack findings.

The figure puts the ruling party at the top of the survey's party popularity rankings.

UDA was formed ahead of the 2022 General Election and became the vehicle through which Ruto contested the presidency. Since taking power, the party has remained a central component of the government's political organisation.

The latest survey figure comes as the party continues efforts to strengthen its presence across the country.

UDA has been holding political and organisational activities in different counties, with party officials seeking to consolidate support and maintain its grassroots structures.

The 32 per cent reported by Politrack therefore comes against a background of increased political activity as parties prepare for the next election cycle.

However, party popularity figures can change depending on the timing of a survey, the issues dominating public debate, political alliances and the activities of individual parties.

DCP records 11.7 per cent

The Democracy for the Citizens Party, commonly known as DCP, is reported to have recorded 11.7 per cent in the Politrack survey.

The figure places DCP ahead of ODM in the latest results.

DCP is among the newer political formations seeking to establish itself as a significant player in national politics.

The party has attracted attention through its association with opposition politics and the activities of leaders seeking to build an alternative political platform.

Its reported 11.7 per cent figure provides an indication of the level of party identification measured by the survey at the time of polling.

For a relatively new political formation, the figure is significant in understanding how respondents are identifying with emerging parties.

The party's future position will depend on several factors, including its grassroots organisation, leadership, alliances and ability to maintain or expand its support base.

ODM records 10.6 per cent

The Orange Democratic Movement, one of Kenya's longest-established major political parties, recorded 10.6 per cent according to the latest Politrack figures.

ODM has played a major role in Kenyan politics for many years and has maintained a significant presence, particularly in parts of western Kenya, Nyanza and other regions.

The party has also been undergoing changes following the death of its longtime leader, Raila Odinga, in 2025.

ODM's political direction and leadership structures have therefore remained an important subject in discussions about the country's political landscape.

The reported 10.6 per cent figure places ODM slightly behind DCP in this particular Politrack survey.

The difference between the two figures is relatively small, meaning that the reported standings represent the situation captured by the survey rather than a permanent measure of the parties' political strength.

A changing political landscape

The latest figures come against a backdrop of considerable political realignment in Kenya.

Political parties have increasingly been engaging in discussions about alliances, coalitions and possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The political landscape has also become more competitive with the emergence of new parties and political formations.

DCP's position in the Politrack findings illustrates the growing presence of newer political organisations, while ODM's continued position among the leading parties demonstrates the persistence of established political structures.

UDA's reported 32 per cent, meanwhile, reflects the continued national visibility of the ruling party.

Political parties are likely to use such survey findings to assess their strengths and identify areas where they may need to expand their engagement.

What polling figures mean

Opinion polls measure public sentiment at a particular point in time.

They are based on responses collected from a selected group of people and are intended to provide an indication of broader public opinion.

The results can be influenced by the timing of fieldwork, the questions asked, the sample selected and the methodology used by the polling organisation.

For that reason, party popularity figures should be understood as measurements of public opinion rather than guarantees of electoral performance.

Other recent Kenyan polling has also produced different party figures. For example, an Infotrak survey conducted among 3,000 adults across all 47 counties in June 2026 reported UDA at 22 per cent, ODM at 21 per cent and DCP at 9 per cent, while 29 per cent said they had no party preference.

The difference between those figures and the latest Politrack results highlights why polling results need to be considered within their specific methodology, fieldwork period and sample.

Party competition ahead of 2027

With the 2027 General Election approaching, political parties are expected to intensify their mobilisation activities.

UDA will be seeking to maintain its national political organisation and communicate the government's record to voters.

DCP is expected to continue developing its identity and expanding its presence beyond areas where it has established stronger support.

ODM will also face the task of maintaining its structures and defining its political direction during a period of transition.

Other political parties that do not appear among the three leading figures in the reported Politrack results will also be seeking to increase their visibility.

The political environment is therefore likely to remain fluid.

Grassroots mobilisation

One of the most important factors for political parties in Kenya is grassroots organisation.

National popularity figures can provide an indication of broad public sentiment, but parties also depend on county, constituency and ward-level structures to mobilise supporters.

UDA, DCP and ODM are all expected to continue strengthening their grassroots networks as the political calendar moves closer to the 2027 election.

Political leaders are likely to hold more public meetings, consult communities and engage different groups as they seek to understand local concerns.

Issues such as the cost of living, employment, development, healthcare, education, infrastructure and governance are likely to remain important themes in political discussions.

The role of political alliances

Political alliances could also influence the country's political landscape before 2027.

Kenyan elections have historically featured coalitions in which parties come together to support presidential candidates and other candidates at different levels.

The current political environment is already characterised by discussions involving established parties and emerging political formations.

The strength of individual parties in polls can therefore be affected by whether they contest independently or enter into broader political arrangements.

The latest Politrack figures should consequently be viewed within this wider context.

A party's current popularity does not necessarily determine its future coalition position or electoral performance.

Public opinion remains fluid

The reported figures also demonstrate that political support remains subject to change.

As the country moves closer to the election, voters may respond to new policies, political alliances, leadership changes, economic conditions and campaign messages.

Political parties may also experience changes in support depending on how effectively they address issues raised by citizens.

The fact that different surveys have produced different party figures reinforces the importance of looking at individual polls within their specific context.

Rather than treating one poll as a final picture of the political landscape, the figures provide a snapshot that can be compared with future surveys to identify changes over time.

UDA, DCP and ODM

The latest Politrack figures put the three parties at different levels of reported national popularity.

UDA stands at 32 per cent, followed by DCP at 11.7 per cent and ODM at 10.6 per cent.

The figures show a sizeable gap between UDA and the two parties immediately behind it in this particular survey.

At the same time, the difference between DCP and ODM is much smaller, with less than two percentage points separating them.

That makes the reported positions particularly relevant to discussions about the changing political landscape and the emergence of newer political formations.

However, the numbers represent the results of one survey and should not be interpreted as a prediction of how voters will ultimately cast their ballots.

Looking ahead

As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, political parties will continue to monitor public opinion and adjust their political strategies.

UDA will be seeking to maintain its reported national support, while DCP and ODM will be looking to expand their respective bases.

Other parties and political movements will also be seeking opportunities to increase their national visibility.

For voters, polling figures provide one source of information about public opinion, alongside candidates' policies, records, party platforms and local issues.

The latest Politrack survey therefore adds another data point to an increasingly active political environment.

The reported 32 per cent for UDA, 11.7 per cent for DCP and 10.6 per cent for ODM provide a snapshot of party identification at the time of the survey.

With political activity expected to intensify in the months ahead, subsequent surveys will provide further indications of whether these figures change, remain stable or reflect broader shifts in public opinion.

For now, the findings place UDA at 32 per cent, DCP at 11.7 per cent and ODM at 10.6 per cent in the latest Politrack Africa party popularity survey.

The numbers are a measure of the moment—not a determination of the 2027 electoral outcome.