Yatta Kwa Vonza MCA Hon. Mark Nding’o has dismissed the latest opinion poll by TIFA Research that placed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in a distant third position, questioning the credibility and representativeness of the sample used to arrive at the findings.
Nding’o argued that the poll’s findings should not be treated as an accurate reflection of the country’s political mood, insisting that interviewing a relatively small number of people cannot conclusively determine the political preferences of millions of registered voters.
“These are far from the truth. A sample of 2,000 people cannot be used to decide for 28 million registered voters. This only translates to 42 people per county. This is a big fallacy,” Nding’o stated.
The MCA’s remarks come amid growing political debate over Kalonzo’s national popularity following the release of the poll, which sparked mixed reactions among his supporters and sections of the political fraternity. Some have questioned whether the findings adequately capture the political standing of the former Vice President across the country.
Nding’o maintained that opinion polls should be understood for what they are — snapshots of public opinion at a particular moment — and not final verdicts on a politician’s popularity or electoral prospects. He noted that public perceptions can shift significantly as political campaigns gather momentum.
“Opinion polls are simply tools used to gauge the views of the people. They are just views and can change with time. The only poll that will decide for Kenyans is the final result on election day at the ballot. Anything else is a delusion,” he added.
His position reflects the wider political contestation surrounding Kalonzo’s standing as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, with his supporters maintaining that his national political influence should ultimately be measured through votes cast at the ballot rather than opinion surveys.
