Infotrak Survey: 81% Of Kenyans Support Raila Odinga's AUC Bid, Latest Research Shows

• Infotrak survey has disclosed that females have massively supported Azimio leader Raila Odinga's AUC bid compared to males
• According to the pollster, Nairobi, Rift Valley, and Nyanza regions have strongly recommended Raila to contest the position
• Infotrak research established that only 64% of the respondents from the North-Eastern Region supported Raila's bid

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission chairperson position is steadily growing, buoyed by recent research findings.

Since the veteran opposition leader expressed his desire for the prestigious role, President William Ruto has garnered support from several heads of state.

Moreover, politicians from Kenya's major factions, Azimio and Kenya Kwanza, appear to have set aside their differences to endorse him.

What do Infotrak results say about Raila's AUC candidacy?

As Raila focuses on his potential candidacy, a survey conducted by Infotrak among adult Kenyans between March 8 and March 9 indicates strong backing for him.

The research, witnessed by TUKO.co.ke, reveals that a significant 81% of Kenyans support Raila's bid for the AUC chairperson position.

Notably, Nairobi county residents display the highest support at 88%, followed by Rift Valley at 85% and Nyanza at 83%.

Conversely, North Eastern records the lowest support at 64%. Western, Central, Coast, and Eastern regions demonstrate support percentages of 79%, 78%, 78%, and 77% respectively.

Furthermore, the survey highlights Raila's greater support among women, with 84% of female respondents endorsing his candidacy compared to 79% of male respondents.

What else you need to know about Raila Odinga's AU bid

• President William Ruto vowed to support him become the next AUC chairperson
• Raila's bid to lead AUC got a boost following a commitment by Angola and Guinea Bissau's commitment to support him
• Ekuru Aukot claimed that the head of state is backing Raila's AU bid to push him out of his way in the next general elections
• COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli described how President Ruto behaved upon hearing Raila's interest

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Raila Odinga. Infotrak results indicate that 81% of Kenyans back his AU bid.

Infotrak Survey: 81% of Kenyans Support Raila Odinga's AUC Bid, Latest

81 per cent of Kenyans support Raila's AUC chair bid - survey