TIFA Research Survey on the Impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (October 2024)
TIFA Research conducted a national survey between October 1st and 4th, 2024, focusing on the ongoing impeachment attempt against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Key insights include: Performance Ratings: While Gachagua’s performance is highly rated within the Mt. Kenya region (59%), it is viewed less favorably in other regions (27%). Impeachment Awareness: 78% of Kenyans are
Public Sentiments on Gen-Z Protests
The content covers: Support for the Gen-Z Movement Personal Contributions to the Gen-Z Protests Most Supported Gen-Z Demands by Kenyans Support for Cabinet Dissolution Support for President Reinstating the Performing Cabinet Secretaries Click HERE to download the full report
Cabinet Secretaries’ Activities Analysis: Period of analysis: January to December 2023
TIFA Research has analyzed Cabinet Secretaries’ activities spanning from January to December 2023. The data for this analysis has been sourced from multiple channels, including the media, official Ministry channels, and the personal social media pages of the Cabinet Secretaries. The media, renowned for its reliability, serves as a primary source of information, while the official communication
Year-End Poll: Kenyans’ Reflections of 2023. Cost of living, economy, employment prospects, credit access and political climate
This report dissects Kenyan sentiments on critical aspects such as the cost of living, economic conditions, employment prospects, credit access, and the ever-evolving political landscape. Key Findings at a Glance: ✳️ *Cost of Living Surge:* A resounding 87% of Kenyans felt the pinch of an escalating cost of living, prompting a call for attention from
End of 2023: President Ruto’s Government Performance Cabinet Secretaries, Economy, and Political Issues
This Release reports results from a CATI (mobile phone) survey conducted between 25 November and 7 December. It engaged 3,009 respondents who constitute a representative sample of Kenya’s adult population (i.e., above 17 years of age). This release focuses on Kenya Kwanza Government’s Performance and includes the following content: President Ruto’s Government Performance Best Performing
State of Kenyan Politics – Bipartisan Talks and Political Alignment
This survey covers the following: Support for the Bipartisan Talks Opinion on whether Bipartisan talks will be successful Support for the office of Official Leader of the Opposition & Prime Cabinet Secretary Political party support The legitimate Secretary General of Jubilee Party Get the full report HERE We invite you to join our online community
The Ruto Government Performance Score Card. One Year In Office
In recognition of the completion of President William Ruto’s first year in office, TIFA Research conducted a survey between 8th – and 10th September 2023. The survey focused on; Kenyans’ current economic conditions Awareness of Kenya Kwanza’s main campaign promises Views as to the extent of the implementation of these promises so far Expectations about
TIFA released a poll whose focus was Kenya Kwanza Government’s Performance. Specifically, the report included the following content:
TIFA released a poll whose focus was Kenya Kwanza Government’s Performance. Specifically, the report included the following content: The direction that Kenya is heading Achievements of Kenya Kwanza’s Government Failures of Kenya Kwanza’s Government Overall performance rating of the Government in fulfilling its campaign promises Best Performing Cabinet Secretary Please download the full report HERE
2023 Current Issues Survey | 1st Release Economic Demographics, The New Budget, and the Housing Levy
This release focuses on several aspects of the New Finance Budget 2023 which includes the following: Awareness of price changes in basic commodities since the 2022 election Views on the New Budget (positive and negative elements) Impact, views, and Expectations of the Housing Levy Program #TIFAEconomyPoll Click HERE to download the full report
Azimio Protests & Other Opposition Issues 2023 National Survey Post | Post Election Issues
This is the 1st Release from TIFA’s first survey of 2023 It was a household-based (i.e face-to-face) survey, conducted between March 11th-19th 2023 It covers a variety of current topics, including Kenyan’s views of the state of the economy, the main problems they are facing, and last year’s General Election However, this Release focuses on
TIFA Poll | Presidential Race Results on 3rd August 2022
TIFA Research is pleased to share with you the results of a national survey conducted between 31st July and 1st August 2022. The release focuses on the following thematic areas: Presidential candidates’ popularity Political coalitions popularity Perceived most and least important elective seats Confidence in the IEBC Level of concern with election-related violence Please note
2022 Election Issues | Kajiado & Nairobi County Elective Seats
We conducted research in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, covering the following thematic areas: Political coalition popularity Presidential candidates’ popularity Popular candidates for county elective seats – preferred governor, senator, and woman representative Click HERE to download the full report
Release of public opinion data on the 2022 elections
TIFA Research would like to invite you to the release of results from a national survey conducted in July 2022 on the following thematic areas; Political party popularity Political alliance popularity Presidential candidates’ popularity President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy Please download the full report HERE
2022 Elections | Opinion poll surveys in Murang’a, Trans Nzoia, Isiolo, Kisii & Nyamira Counties
We would like to share the findings of recent opinion poll surveys in Murang’a, Trans Nzoia, Isiolo, Kisii & Nyamira Counties. The reports cover the following thematic areas: Political party/coalitions preference Popular presidential candidates Popular candidates for county elective seats – preferred governor, senator, and woman representative Please click the links below to download the
2022 Elections Survey | Election Participation, Parties & Coalitions, the Presidential Contest, and Related Election Issues
This Release reports results obtained from the national survey TIFA Research conducted between 25th to 30th June, 2022. The survey topics focus mainly on issues related to the forthcoming election. This release covers the following thematic areas: Election Participation – intention to vote Political party alignment Political coalitions support Preferred presidential candidate Please click HERE
TIFA Nairobi County Poll | Gubernatorial Ratings
TIFA Research would like to share the results of an opinion poll survey in Nairobi County. The results cover the following thematic areas: Preferred popular aspirants for county elective seats Governor Senator, Woman representative Political party preference Presidential aspirants’ popularity Click HERE to download the full report
2022 Elections Poll Findings Parties, Coalitions, Presidential Candidates and Running-Mates
This Release reports results obtained from the national survey TIFA Research conducted on 17th May 2022. Note that this is less than one month since TIFA’s previous survey, the results of which were released on 5th May 2022. Following are the thematic areas; Political party popularity Political alliance popularity Awareness levels for presidential running mates
2022 Elections Poll | Parties, Alliances & Presidential Candidates’ Popularity
This 1st Release covers the following thematic areas: Political party alignment Political alliances alignment Kenyans preferred next president Uhuru’s perceived preferred successor Click HERE to download the report, and HERE to watch the presentation
Opinion Polls: County Elective Seats|Nairobi, Makueni and Mombasa Counties
The overall objective was to assess the political landscape in Nairobi, Makueni and Mombasa counties. Specific study objectives were as follows; To determine the political party and alliances preference. To determine aspirants popularity for governor, senator and women rep To determine the support for presidential candidates. Click HERE to download full report
2022 Election Issues & Three Counties’ Contests
This publication focuses on the following thematic areas: National issues• Registered voters and barriers to voter registration • Intention to vote in the next election • Intention to participate in party nominations • Expectations of election integrity County-level information for Nairobi, Busia & Muranga • Political party preference • Popular presidential aspirants • Popular aspirants
Women in Politics: Community, family, and political parties to blame for the low numbers
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) #BreakTheBias has a call to action for a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Despite efforts to improve the involvement of women in elections, the political leadership in Kenya is still dominated by men. As Kenyans reflect on this year’s IWD theme, there have
2022 Elections: Voter Registration, Political Parties Issues and Nairobi County Gubernatorial Race
All the findings included in this 2 nd Release are taken from the national survey TIFA Research conducted between 7th and 13th November, 2021 The survey covered a variety of important economic, political, and social welfare public issues This Release concentrates on several aspects of next year’s elections Download full report HERE
The 2022 Elections: Presidential Contest
The 2022 Elections: Presidential Contest
November Omnibus Survey | 1stRelease | 19thNovember 2021
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Issues facing Kenyans and Uhuru’s Legacy | June Omnibus Survey | 2nd Release
This report represents findings on a national survey recently conducted on the following thematic areas: Issues facing Kenyans Main Problems/Challenges Facing Kenya as a Whole/Most People in their Locality Kenya’s Direction and Main Reasons (for Right/Wrong Direction sentiments) President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy Main Perceived Positive Legacy Main Perceived Negative Legacy See links for the report. Perceptions towards President
Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Public Opinion Poll Results | June Omnibus Survey, 1st Release, 1st July 2021
TIFA Research is pleased to provide the first release of a recent survey on various public issues. This first release focuses on several aspects of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), including the following:• Support for Any Constitutional Changes• Knowledge of the BBI Report contents• Reported Participation in BBI Process• Expressed BBI Referendum Voting Intention and
Findings of a national survey whose focus is the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Referendum
For months now, and notwithstanding the continuing course of the Covid-19 virus pandemic, much of the country’s political landscape has been occupied with the reform proposals that were developed in the aftermath of the reconciliation ‘hand-shake’ between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and which have been embodied in
2020 Year End Survey: Festive Season Plans and Covid19 Issues
In December 2020, TIFA conducted an end of year poll. The highlights of the poll are as follows: 2020 is the year of double major crisis i.e. COVID-19 and Loss of Livelihoods Festive Season Spending: Tough times ahead for retail, transport, and associated sectors Covid-19 Vaccine: Significant Hesitancy Levels in Kenya Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptability
Msambweni by-election 2020 survey report
29th November to 1st December 2020 survey that was conducted to assess the potential voting patterns in the Msambweni By-Election. The opinion poll content covers the following; Views about and participation in the 2017 election Political party affiliation Intention to vote in the upcoming By-Election Expressed Candidate of Choice in the By-Election and reasons Knowledge
Covid19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas | Round Three Survey Report: Effectiveness of Prevention Measures, Curfew and Mask Wearing Compliance & Enforcement
This 4th Release of TIFA’s Round Three survey of Nairobi’s low-income earners’ shares their perspectives on Covid-19 prevention measures mask-wearing and curfew enforcement. The key highlights are findings; 41% indicate police force have used force to enforce curfew in their locality (a decline from 63% in June) 16% reported that they had been in at
Covid19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: Round Three Survey Report: The Virus: Knowledge, Testing, Prevention Measures, Perceived Risk, and Expected Future Impact
This 3rd Release of TIFA’s Round Three survey of Nairobi’s low-income earners shares their perspectives on their awareness and understanding of the virus, including the personal measures they have adopted to prevent infection and their expectations of its future course, particularly in their own neighborhoods. The key highlights are findings; The level of worry about
Covid19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: Personal Economic Status (Income, Employment, and Access to Government Assistance
We would like to share the results of the Round Three Survey on the Social, Economic, and Public Health Impact of Covid-19. The study was conducted amongst 555 respondents living in Nairobi’s low-income areas (i.e. Huruma, Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Kawangware ) The key highlights of the findings are as follows; 64% are
Round Three Survey on the Social, Economic and Public Health Impact of Covid-19
We would like to share the results of the Round Three Survey on the Social, Economic, and Public Health Impact of Covid-19. The survey findings cover the following themes; Schools re-opening Concerns parents have towards their children contracting Covid-19 upon their return to school Level of concern that parents personally have towards contracting Covid-19 Access
COVID 19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: Assistance
There have been efforts by the private sector, government, and individuals to cushion Kenyans from the impact of Covid-19 (and even more so the low-income earners). Some of the measures include food relief, cash disbursements, donations of soap, sanitizers, and water to mention a few. In this release, TIFA shares findings from a monthly multi-round
Covid-19 Global in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: The Virus: Knowledge, Perceived Risk, Testing and Expected Future Impact
This Round Two Report from TIFA’s monthly multi-round panel survey amongst residents of Nairobi’s low-income areas (i.e Huruma, Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Kawangware). The data was collected between 2nd and 15th June 2020 amongst 579 respondents. This report shares the perspectives of Nairobi’s low-income earners on the following; Knowledge of symptoms and
Covid-19 Global in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: Education, Children Learning and Domestic Violence
On 7th July 2020, CS of Education, Prof George Magoha announced that primary and secondary schools will remain closed until January 2021, meaning that the entire 2020 academic year will have to be repeated. Through this email, I would like to share the results that are part of TIFA’s monthly multi-round panel survey amongst residents
Covid-19 Opinion Poll | Curfew Compliance & Enforcement, Nairobi Area Travel Restrictions
Kenyans are waiting anxiously for President Uhuru’s announcement on the way forward on the curfew and travel restrictions. It is against this background that TIFA conducted a survey targeting Nairobi’s low-income earners. The report covers perceptions towards the following; Curfew Compliance & Enforcement Nairobi Area Travel Restrictions Awareness and Effectiveness of Prevention Measures Download full
Opinion Poll | Covid-19 Stigma & Mental Health Survey
Stigmatization and psychological stress are some of the emerging issues facing Kenyans as a result of Covid-19. TIFA Research conducted a national survey to assess the extent to which these are facing Kenyans. Here is the link to the report
Social-Economic Impact of Covid-19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas
Today, TIFA Research released a poll on the “Social-Economic Impact of Covid-19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas”. This is Round Two Survey done in Nairobi slums and the findings show things are getting worse for these populations. The key highlights are high unemployment, loss of income and reduced savings are key challenges for
Round 2 Survey on the COVID 19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas: Opinion on the Nairobi Area Travel Restriction and Curfew
Given the actual and future potential impact of the COVID 19 virus pandemic in Kenya in both public health and socio-economic terms, TIFA launched a multi-round panel survey at the end of April to reveal its impact among residents of Nairobi’s low-income areas ..(Note In a panel survey, the same respondents are interviewed for each Round
Education & Covid-19: What Stakeholders Have to Say With a Focus on Public 8-4-4 Schools
Education stakeholders in Kenya remain skeptical about the safe reopening of schools. “My Happy Place” together with stakeholders in the education sector; Heads of Private Schools, Kenya Association of International Schools (KAIS), and Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) have come together to host this Education Webinar Series to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the education sector
Education & Covid-19: What Parents Have to Say
On the 21st of May 2020, My Happy Place together with different stakeholders hosted a webinar to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the education sector. The webinar discussed the delivery, the challenges parents are facing in supervising virtual learning. Parents and educators from public schools, private schools, and special needs schools were amongst the
The COVID 19 Global Pandemic in Nairobi’s Low-Income Areas:
Health, Socio-Economic and Governance Aspects The experience of affected countries suggests that the incidence and impact of COVID 19 can vary significantly across geographies and over time, with urban areas being the hardest hit both initially and probably in the long term The measures taken to contain COVID 19 in urban areas are expected to
COVID-19: Knowledge & Practice Baseline Survey 25th March 2020 #Covid19PollKe
Contents Awareness of measures GoK against COVID-19 Knowledge of how COVID-19 is spread Knowledge of signs & symptoms of COVID-19 Prevention measures Kenyans have taken against COVID-19 Research Methodology Summary findings Knowledge of how COVID-19 is spread: high awareness of the virus being spread by coughing orsneezing (87% mentions) Low knowledge (32%) of the fact
#YearEndPoll: Kenyans lukewarm about 2019 as most consider a Referendum as the most ideal alternative to decide on the BBI proposals
#YearEndPoll: Kenyans lukewarm about 2019 as most consider a Referendum as the most ideal alternative to decide on the BBI proposals
Year End Poll: Kenyans lukewarm about 2018, high cost of living to blame – #YearEndPoll
Comparing 2018 and 2017, which was a better year? Majority of Kenyans (56%) describe year 2018 as a bad year whilst a significant proportion (43%) describe it as a good year. Findings of this study also show that the high cost of living (58%) was the main challenge faced during the year followed by unemployment
Skills Mismatch Survey – #FKESkillsMismatch
In today’s world, knowledge is considered the engine that drives a country’s economy. Any mismatch in knowledge that graduates possess and markets require would not make the economy more effective. In Kenya, there has been an increased trend in skill mismatch among employees in the Labour market. According to the 2010/2011 National Manpower Survey Basic
Citizens Score Card for Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu County Governments – #CountyScoreCard
We have released an new opinion poll on the following; Citizens Score Card for Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu County Governments A rating of the county governments’ performance in service delivery County residents perception of specific initiatives in the counties Women in political leadership Awareness of their women representatives mandate and approval ratings Awareness and support
County Polls November 2018: Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Kiambu County
The objectives of this study were as follows; •To assess the performance of the county governments. •To establish awareness and approval of various programs in target counties. •To establish awareness and approval of the 2/3rd gender rule •To establish awareness and approval of the women representative position. •To establish approval of the proposed referendum. Click
Zimbabwe’s Presidential Opinion Poll #ZimbabweOpinionPoll
TIFA Research conducted a national opinion poll on the Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. The data collection was done from 30th May to 4th June 2018 and the opinion poll covered the following: 🎯 Intention to vote 🎯 Political party support 🎯 Presidential candidate popularity 🎯 Trust in Zimbabwe’s Electoral Commission Here is the full
County Score Card Report #CountyScoreCard
TIFA Research commissioned, conducted and released the #CountyScoreCard findings which covered the following: Citizens’ Score Card for Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu County Governments The county governments’ performance in the delivery of key devolved services The Big Four Agenda The uptake of NHIF and the current household food security status Click on the link for the
#NewYearPoll: Kenyans’ Expectations for 2018
Survey: Majority of Kenyans Optimistic About 2018 3rd January 2018, Nairobi, Kenya….…Majority of Kenyans (64%) are optimistic that 2018 will be a better year than 2017. However, there is a significant number of Kenyans (17%) who are not sure about what the year holds in store and are adopting ‘a wait and see’ attitude. Another
#YearEndPoll: 2017 Was a Bad Year for Kenyans
28th December 2017, Nairobi Kenya…In 2017, Kenyans experienced a number of challenges ranging from political unrest, slow economic growth, job layoffs, inflation to high cost of living. It is against this background that a new survey conducted by TIFA Research tried to find out how Kenyans felt about the just ending 2017. The Year End
Wavinya Ndeti Battles It Out With Alfred Mutua In Machakos
Top contenders in the Machakos Gubernatorial Race Alfred Mutua with 59% and Wavinya with 35% #TIFAPollsKe #TIFACountyPolls See the full presentation Machakos County Opinion Poll 31st Juy 2017
The Meru County Gubernatorial Battle is Now Determined
The Meru County People have decided in the upcoming Gubernatorial Battle.. It is indeed a two horse race. #TIFAPollsKe #TIFACountyPolls Here is the full report Meru County Opinion Poll 31st July 2017
The Mombasa Gubernatorial Race
@HassanAliJoho is ahead of the pack in the Mombasa Gubernatorial Race #TifaCountypollls #Tifapollske Follow the link for the full report Mombasa County Opinion Poll 31st July 2017
Kirinyaga Political Opinion Poll 20th July 2017
The Kirinyaga County Political Opinion poll results focused on the following; Support levels for aspirants for Kirinyaga Gubernatorial, Senatorial and Women Representative Seats. TIFA_Kirinyaga County Opinion Poll_July 2017 20.09.2017
Kilifi County Political Polls 20th July 2017
The Kilifi County Political Opinion poll results focused on the following; Support levels for aspirants for Kilifi Gubernatorial, Senatorial and Women Representative Seats. TIFA_Kilifi County Opinion Poll 20.09.2017
Nairobi County Opinion Polls 20TH July 2017
The Nairobi County Political Opinion poll results focused on the following; Support levels for aspirants for Nairobi Gubernatorial, Senatorial and Women Representative Seats. TIFA_Nairobi County Opinion Poll 20.07.2017
Nairobi County Opinion Polls_6th July 2017
The aim of the study was to establish the following; Political party preference; Most popular Gubernatorial Candidate; Most popular Senatorial Candidate and; Most popular Woman Representative Candidate. Follow the link for the full report Nairobi County Opinion Poll Report_06.07.2017
TIFA County Polls #TIFAPolls
The counties covered in our surveys include; Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Machakos, Kisumu, Kisii, Embu, Bomet, Muranga, Nandi and Siaya. The objectives of the county public opinion poll were as follows; To assess the political party affiliation in each county. To identify the most popular candidates in each county for the following seats; Governor; Senator and;
Mombasa, Kiambu and Machakos County Polls 21st March 2017 #TIFAPolls
TIFA RESEARCH Mombasa, Kiambu and Machakos County Polls The objectives of the county public opinion poll were as follows; To assess the political party affiliation in each county. To identify the most popular candidates in each county for the following seats; Governor; Senator and; Women Representative. Click on this link for the full report.
Bomet, Muranga, Nandi and Siaya opinion poll.
The objectives of the county public opinion poll surveys were as follows; To assess the political party affiliation in each county. To identify the most popular candidates in each county for the following seats; Governor; Senator and; Women Representative. Follow the link for the full report Here
Front runners for the Governor seat in Nairobi, Machakos and Kiambu.
With about 12 months to the next general election, the latest findings of TIFA Research show that Governor Evans Kidero, Alfred Mutua and Ferdinand Waititu are the front runners as the candidates for the Governor seat in Nairobi, Machakos and Kiambu. Click here for the full report Nairobi County Report Machakos County Report Kiambu County Report
TIFA got it right in the Malindi by-election
Just as predicted by TIFA Malindi opinion poll, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate William Baraka Mtengo won the Malindi Parliamentary seat followed by Jubilee’s Philip Charo. Mtengo garnered 15,582 votes which is (58.0%) against Charo’s 9,243 (34.4% of the total votes. This has proven that Political Opinion Poll can is a trusted source of gauging political
Malindi Constituency MP Candidate & Political Party Preference Opinion Polls Results
As Malindi By-Elections draws closer TIFA Research Unveils the preferred MP candidate in the by-elections and seeks to find out which political party has the highest support in the Constituency. Click here to Download >>>TIFA Research_Malindi Constituency Opinion Poll_Press Release_02.03.2016
Malindi Member of Parliament Candidates and Political Party Preference
We would like to inform you that TIFA Research will be releasing a political opinion poll on Malindi Member of Parliament and Political Party preference. The poll results will be emailed to all newsrooms tomorrow 02.03.2016 by 08.45am. The poll was conducted by TIFA Research Ltd between 26st February and 27rd February 2016. The poll covered
Nairobi County Poll: Governor Seat is a Two Horse Race with Room for Third Horse
As IEBC commenced the voters’ registration process, the Nairobi Gubernatorial seat will be a tight contest between Evans Kidero and Mbuvi Sonko with each having 28% support respectively. Notably, 24% of Nairobians are still undecided and this means that the landscape is open for a third horse. This is according to a poll conducted by
Nairobi County Governor and Senator Opinion Poll Release
I would like to inform you that TIFA Research will be releasing a political opinion poll on Nairobi Governor, Senator and Women Representative Seats. The poll results will be emailed to all newsrooms tomorrow 18.02.2016 by 9am. The poll was conducted by TIFA Research Ltd between 31st January and 3rd February 2016. The poll covered
Nairobian’s Valentine’s Day Spending Patterns Unveiled
Valentine’s Day is the day that we show appreciation to our loved ones and it is the norm to give chocolate, flowers, cards and other gifts. With the lovers’ celebration day a few days away, a new survey has revealed interesting insights on Nairobians planned activities and expenditure. The survey conducted between 30th January to