Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has described the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as Kenya’s most dominant and institutionalised political parties.
Sossion’s remarks came after TIFA released its latest survey findings on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, showing UDA as the country’s most popular party. Speaking on a local TV station the following day, Sossion said both UDA and ODM continue to embody issue-based politics and possess the organisational strength to shape Kenya’s democratic future.
“For me, looking at Vision 2030 and the political pillar, the two parties espouse politics of issues. When we get to the right time, political parties will flex their workings,” he said.
UDA and ODM’s Organisational Strength
Sossion pointed to UDA’s secret ballot nomination process in Baringo County as evidence of the party’s democratic practices. He also credited ODM for consistently demonstrating strong structures and capacity during electoral contests.
“For me, the two parties, UDA and ODM, remain very strong. The figures may be down, but these are the only political parties that are institutionalised with wider representation and with the opportunity to overcome the challenges of our time,” he emphasised.
TIFA Survey Findings
According to the survey, UDA enjoys 16% support, followed by ODM at 13%. Together, the two account for 34% of Kenya’s political space. However, a significant 31% of Kenyans say they do not support any political party—nearly double UDA’s base.
The findings also revealed surprising shifts. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) registered 9% support, despite being new on the scene. Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party followed at 5%.
Notably, four out of ten Kenyans currently back no political party—the highest level of voter indecision since polling resumed in the late 1990s.
