In the upcoming Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) presidential elections, incumbent president Richard Ngatia is poised for a landslide victory, commanding an impressive 81.2% lead, according to a recent opinion poll conducted by Intouch Polls Kenya, a reputable Market Research Consultant. The survey indicates that Ngatia is well-positioned to secure a second term, as intense campaigns unfold in the run-up to the elections, pitting him against his current deputy, Dr. Eric Rutto.
The KNCCI elections structure follows a multi-tiered process, starting with the election of directors at the county level. Eleven directors are elected in each county, forming the electorate. These directors then proceed to elect regional directors across all 47 counties, resulting in a total of 517 voters at the national level who will determine the next president and vice president.
The Intouch Polls Kenya research, conducted among the elected directors, reveals that the majority of them intend to cast their votes for Ngatia. They praise his leadership during his first term, which coincided with significant challenges, most notably the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Ngatia’s ability to steer the chamber through such turbulent times has garnered strong support among the electorate.
The comprehensive research was conducted across all 47 counties in Kenya, and the findings were released today, Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, just one day ahead of the highly anticipated polls scheduled for tomorrow. The business community eagerly awaits the outcome of the elections, hopeful that the new KNCCI leadership will provide guidance and support in navigating the current turbulent business environment.
Ngatia, alongside his running mate Abdulwalli Shariff, will face off against Dr. Rutto and his running mate Mustafa Ramadhan. The competition between the two teams is expected to be fierce, but the overwhelming support for Ngatia suggests a clear advantage for the incumbent president.
As Kenya’s business community prepares to cast their votes, all eyes are on the KNCCI elections, where Ngatia’s strong leadership and experience are widely recognized as crucial assets in steering the private sector toward a prosperous future.
