Ruto scores 52% as Gachagua gets 48% in Infotrak's performance rating

President William Ruto scored 52%, and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua 48% in a performance rating by Infotrak. Using a school grading system, the scores reflect a C and D respectively.

The pollster further rated the National Assembly at 53%, the Senate at 69%, Judiciary 67%, while the Opposition and Cabinet Secretaries scored 62% and 67% respectively.

In addition, 58% of Kenyans believe the country is headed on the wrong path even as 19% feel the country is on the right trajectory. 

In an opinion poll which was conducted between March 8 and 10 2024, the pollster cited high cost of living at 64%, unemployment at 38%, governance at 27%, and poverty at 22%.

However, the 19% believe the country is on the right path due to peace and tranquility, the executive is working well and a lower cost of living.

While releasing the survey, where 1000 respondents were interviewed via phone, a lead researcher Johvine Onyango Wanyingo also revealed that 81% of Kenyans have endorsed Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bid to contest the AUC seat even as 16% of Kenyans have opposed the move.