Raila now leads the race to State House at 42% compared to Ruto’s 38%

A new survey carried out by research firm Infotrak has placed Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance Presidential candidate Raila Odinga ahead of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate William Ruto in the race for State House.

With the August 9 General Elections only two months away, Odinga is said to be leading with a popularity of 42 per cent followed by the Deputy President with a popularity rating of 38 per cent.

According to the firm's CEO Angela Ambitho, the exercise to determine who is at the forefront of the elections was conducted between May 27 and May 29, where 9,000 Kenyans were interviewed in 290 constituencies across the 47 counties.

Kenya's Deputy President, and also Kenya Kwanza Alliance presidential candidate William Ruto (R), pose for a photo with his running mate Rigathi Gachagua, at the Deputy's official residence in Karen, Nairobi, on May 15, 2022. (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images) Pulse Live Kenya

Azimio La Umoja manifesto

The opinion poll comes only days after Odinga released his manifesto. The former Prime Minister, shared his 10-point agenda at the Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, May 6 supported by his running-mate Martha Karua.

While unveiling his manifesto, Odinga said his government would immediately come up with a blue print that will lower the cost of living.

The Azimio leader added that his administration would waive regulatory and other licensing fees for youth-led innovations as it seeks to promote the buy Kenya build Kenya campaign which would, in turn, create jobs.

He also promised that the government would offer free education from ECDE to universities adding that his government would absorb all trained graduate teachers that are unemployed.

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila Odinga launched his manifesto in a ceremony held at Nyayo Stadium. Pulse Live Kenya

Summary of Raila's Manifesto

Achievement of double-digit economic growth rate
Using manufacturing as the engine for wealth creation and employment
Growing and supporting the MSME including JuaKali sectors
Creating an enabling environment for smart agriculture, for improved livestock farming and for growth of the blue economy
Mainstreaming ICT towards a digital economy
Improving the investment climate by making it attractive to all investors including Kenyans, the diaspora and foreigners
Pursuit of a policy of zero tolerance to corruption
Commitment to addressing the cost of living and raising standards of living of Kenyans in both rural and urban areas
Inua jamii-pesa mfukoni, baba care, kazi kwa wote, and uchumi kwa akina mama
Free education
Universal quality healthcare for all
Food security and nutrition for all
Making every Kenyan feel secure and safe at home, in communities, rural areas, towns and cities
Provision of sports and recreation facilities for emotional, physical, mental, social, moral growth and development of people
Creating an enabling environment that fosters respect for faiths, cultures and communities
Developing a comprehensive foreign policy that would promote Kenya’s political and economic interests abroad
Promoting good labour relations and free media as key elements of democratic governance.