A new survey by TIFA Research shows growing support for Kenya’s broad-based government.
Researchers interviewed 2,053 adults across all 47 counties between October 10 and November 17, 2025.
They found that 44 per cent of Kenyans now support the arrangement, up from 22 per cent in May 2025 and 29 per cent in August. Opposition stands at 48 per cent, the lowest level yet.
President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga formed this partnership earlier in 2025. It brought several senior ODM leaders into the Cabinet and other key posts. Odinga died unexpectedly on October 15, 2025, while receiving treatment in India.
The survey took place shortly after his death, and analysts suggest sympathy may explain some of the rise in support. Kenyans remain divided on the issue. Supporters of the broad-based government report better personal economic conditions more often.
Among them, 22 per cent say their finances have improved since the 2022 election, compared to just 8 per cent of opponents. Overall, 57 per cent of respondents feel worse off since 2022, though this figure has dropped slightly from previous surveys.
The economy dominates public concerns. Unemployment, poverty, high prices and taxes top the list of Kenya’s most serious problems. Two-thirds of Kenyans view the country as heading in the wrong direction, with dissatisfaction strongest in the Mt Kenya region at 83 per cent.
On health, 55 per cent of adults have registered for the new Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. Among those who used its services, half express satisfaction.
TIFA notes that economic hardship drives much of the negativity towards the government. Yet the shift in views on the broad-based arrangement signals modest gains for President Ruto’s administration.