Wajir Governor Opinion Poll 2026 has revealed a clear frontrunner in the race for Wajir County’s top seat, with Dr. Hassan A. Fuje emerging as the preferred candidate among voters according to the latest Swiss Poll survey.
The survey, conducted across Wajir County, places Dr. Hassan A. Fuje well ahead of his closest challengers, suggesting he currently enjoys strong public confidence as political campaigns gradually gather momentum ahead of the next General Election.
Wajir Governor Opinion Poll 2026 Places Dr. Hassan A. Fuje in First Position
According to the poll, Dr. Hassan A. Fuje commands 35.4% of voter support, equivalent to 1,247 votes from the sampled respondents.
His lead gives him a comfortable advantage over the rest of the field, making him the early favourite in one of Northern Kenya’s most closely watched gubernatorial contests.
Political observers say maintaining this lead will depend on sustained grassroots mobilisation, coalition building and effective campaign messaging in the months ahead.
Mohamed Elmi Fai Emerges as Main Challenger
Coming in second is Mohamed Elmi Fai, who secured 23.1% support, representing 815 votes.
Although he trails Dr. Fuje by more than 12 percentage points, Mohamed Elmi Fai remains firmly within contention and is expected to intensify his campaign as the election season approaches.
The sizeable support base indicates he continues to enjoy considerable backing across sections of Wajir County.
Adan Keynan Ranks Third
Veteran politician Hon. Adan Keynan occupies third position with 12.5% support after attracting 442 votes.
Despite the gap separating him from the top two candidates, Keynan remains one of the county’s most recognisable political figures and could still influence the dynamics of the race through alliances and campaign strategy.
Other Candidates Continue Building Support
The survey also ranked the remaining candidates as follows:
- Ugas Sheikh – 10.2% (361 votes)
- Hassan Wehliye – 6.2% (217 votes)
- Hon. Ahmed Kolosh – 5.7% (201 votes)
- Yahya Dahiye – 5.5% (195 votes)
Meanwhile, 1.4% of respondents remain undecided, leaving room for movement as campaigns intensify.
Wajir Governor Opinion Poll 2026 Methodology
The Swiss Poll survey was conducted using scientifically accepted polling standards to provide a reliable snapshot of voter opinion.
Survey Highlights
- Sample Size: 3,527 respondents
- Margin of Error: ±3%
- Confidence Level: 95%
These findings reflect voter preferences at the time of the survey and may change as political campaigns continue across Wajir County.
What the Poll Means
The latest Wajir Governor Opinion Poll 2026 suggests Dr. Hassan A. Fuje has established early momentum in the gubernatorial race.
However, with several months remaining before voters head to the ballot, political analysts believe endorsements, party nominations, campaign strategies and local issues could significantly reshape the contest.
As candidates expand their outreach across the county, Wajir is expected to remain one of Kenya’s key political battlegrounds heading into the General Election.
For more political opinion polls and election analysis, visit:
SwissPoll International website
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