The poll asked Kenyans to choose their preferred opposition presidential candidate, triggering sharp divisions and lively exchanges across Facebook.
The poll featured four high-profile figures: former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, and NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua.
Each name represents a different political base, with supporters rallying strongly behind their preferred candidate in the comment sections.
From the online engagement, Fred Matiang’i appeared to attract significant backing, with many commenters portraying him as the most formidable challenger to President William Ruto in 2027.
Several users framed the contest as increasingly shaping into a direct face-off between Matiang’i and the incumbent, sidelining other opposition figures.
Kalonzo Musyoka’s supporters focused less on the poll numbers and more on his stature as a long-serving opposition figure, with renewed calls to formalize the Office of the Opposition Leader.
Some argued that granting Kalonzo an official role would strengthen democratic checks and balances ahead of the next election.
Rigathi Gachagua’s inclusion sparked heated legal debates, as users questioned his eligibility to contest following his impeachment.
While his supporters insisted he still commands influence, critics argued that constitutional hurdles could block his 2027 ambitions.
Martha Karua, though praised for integrity and consistency, appeared to receive more symbolic than numerical support in the poll discussions.
Overall, the online reactions reveal an energized but divided electorate, with social media sentiment offering early signals—but not definitive answers—about the shape of the 2027 presidential race.