The findings indicate that public backing for the broad-based government rose to 44 per cent in November, up sharply from 22 per cent recorded in May.
The steep increase within a six-month period points to changing public attitudes toward the political arrangement that brought together leaders from across the political divide.
Analysts say the trend reflects growing acceptance of elite-level cooperation following a prolonged period of political tension.
At the same time, opposition to the broad-based arrangement has declined, falling to 48 per cent from a peak of 64 per cent in August.
While resistance remains significant, the drop suggests that political temperatures are cooling and that some Kenyans are becoming more receptive to cross-party collaboration in government.
A comparison between supporters of the united opposition and those backing the broad-based government shows that the gap in public support is narrowing.
Whereas the opposition previously enjoyed a wide lead in public sentiment, the latest figures indicate that its earlier dominance has weakened.
The shifting balance underscores a more fluid political environment in which allegiances appear less rigid than in the immediate aftermath of the 2022 elections.
Political analysts attribute this change in mood to reduced political confrontation following the rapprochement between President Ruto and Raila Odinga.
Political analysts attribute this change in mood to reduced political confrontation following the rapprochement between President Ruto and Raila Odinga.
After months of street protests and heightened political rhetoric, the easing of tensions has brought a sense of calm to the national political environment.
Many respondents in the poll reportedly associate the broad-based arrangement with improved stability and a lower risk of political unrest, factors that are increasingly valued by citizens.
Economic concerns have also played a major role in shaping public opinion. The poll suggests that voters are paying closer attention to everyday issues such as the rising cost of living, unemployment, taxation, and public debt.
Economic concerns have also played a major role in shaping public opinion. The poll suggests that voters are paying closer attention to everyday issues such as the rising cost of living, unemployment, taxation, and public debt.
As household pressures mount, many Kenyans appear less interested in political rivalries and more focused on whether the government can deliver tangible economic relief and improved services.
According to analysts, this shift marks a gradual move away from rigid party loyalty toward performance-based judgment.
According to analysts, this shift marks a gradual move away from rigid party loyalty toward performance-based judgment.
Citizens are increasingly evaluating leaders and political arrangements based on perceived results rather than historical political alignments.
This trend has, in part, benefited the broad-based government, which has positioned itself as a vehicle for stability and collective problem-solving at a time of economic difficulty.
Regionally, acceptance of the broad-based government has improved even in areas that were previously skeptical or openly hostile to cross-party cooperation.
Regionally, acceptance of the broad-based government has improved even in areas that were previously skeptical or openly hostile to cross-party cooperation.
Observers note that public fatigue with prolonged political rivalry has grown, particularly in regions that have historically borne the brunt of political tensions and disruptions.
The desire for calm and continuity appears to be outweighing partisan considerations for some voters.
However, the poll also highlights that skepticism remains strong. Nearly half of respondents continue to oppose the broad-based government arrangement, citing concerns about accountability, concentration of power, and the potential weakening of democratic competition.
However, the poll also highlights that skepticism remains strong. Nearly half of respondents continue to oppose the broad-based government arrangement, citing concerns about accountability, concentration of power, and the potential weakening of democratic competition.
Critics argue that elite-level cooperation risks blurring the lines between government and opposition, potentially undermining the role of oversight and checks and balances in a democratic system.
Some civil society voices have also raised concerns that the broad-based arrangement could limit space for dissenting voices and weaken the vibrancy of multiparty democracy.
Some civil society voices have also raised concerns that the broad-based arrangement could limit space for dissenting voices and weaken the vibrancy of multiparty democracy.
They caution that while political stability is important, it should not come at the expense of accountability, transparency, and competitive politics.
