Uhuru maintains 15-point lead over Raila, new Ipsos survey reveals

Ipsos Synovate lead researcher Tom Wolf, address the media during the release of 1st Quarter 2017 Social, Political, Economic and Cultural (SPEC) survey in Nairobi, on February 13 2017.The research, conducted between 9th–26th of January 2017, shows more than two-thirds of Kenyans are living in poverty, with more employment seen by far as the most effective way to combat it. PHOTO DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD}

President Uhuru Kenyatta continues to enjoy the highest level of public confidence, although there's a decline from his peak ratings in 2014.

Heading to the General Election in August, a survey by Ipsos Synovate Kenya shows the President has 66 per cent confidence ratings and his deputy William Ruto 52 per cent.