- A new Mizani Africa survey shows Abass Khalif commanding a significant lead in the Lang'ata parliamentary race
- Comedian Erick Omondi trailed Khalif by 17.6 percentage points, according to the poll
- The survey revealed that more than four in ten respondents had yet to make up their minds on a preferred candidate
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Nairobi - Abass Khalif has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, according to a new survey conducted by Mizani Africa.
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The poll placed Khalif at 34.3% support among respondents, with popular comedian Erick Omondi trailing at 16.7%, giving Khalif a lead of 17.6 percentage points over his closest competitor.
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The survey found that 41.2% of respondents had not yet settled on a candidate, a figure large enough to significantly alter the standings as the race develops.
"Abass Khalif is setting the early pace in the Lang’ata parliamentary race, commanding 34.3% support against Erick Omondi’s 16.7%, giving him a substantial 17.6-point advantage over his nearest rival. While 41.2% remain undecided," Mizani Africa said.
The demographics of the survey offer useful context for interpreting the results. Respondents were split almost evenly by gender, with women accounting for 51% and men 49%.
The bulk of participants fell within the 25–45 age bracket, which together represented 71% of the sample—with the 25–35 age group making up 36% and the 36–45 group at 35%.
Younger voters aged 18–24 accounted for 16%, while those aged 46 and above made up the remaining 13%.
Survey sample profile
In terms of educational background, 46% of respondents had completed secondary school, making that the largest group. College-level education accounted for 28%, while university graduates represented 17%. Postgraduate respondents made up 2%, with the remainder having primary or no formal education.
Mizani interviewed 750 respondents distributed across the five wards in the constituency.
Mizani Africa, the research firm behind the poll, is a Kenyan survey organisation that regularly tracks political trends and public opinion ahead of elections.
The Lang'ata constituency has historically been a competitive seat, and the entry of a high-profile figure such as Erick Omondi has drawn considerable public attention to the 2027 contest.
What Abass Khalif promised boda boda riders
Earlier. Abass met with boda boda operators based in South C ward on Monday to discuss the future of the informal transport sector in the constituency.
South C ward MCA Abass highlighted the bodaboda industry's economic importance, calling it crucial for Lang'ata Constituency's sustainable development.
Discussions emphasized the right of informal-sector workers, including bodaboda riders, to economic and social protections ensuring a reasonable living standard. Abass stressed that these rights are fundamental to the sector's livelihoods and must be actively safeguarded.
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