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Kenya's president Mwai Kibaki (R) and Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Photo/REUTERS/Presidential Press Service 

By JEFF OTIENO
Posted  Friday, July 25  2008 at  19:44

In Summary

  • Grand Coalition Government’s performance has been rated at 65 per cent
  • Mr Odinga tops with 75 per cent approval
  • President Kibaki has 68 per cent

Performance

So far Kenyans are satisfied with the Grand Coalition’s performance in secondary and primary education, in which it scores 78 per cent and 70 per cent approval respectively.

However, the study was conducted before student riots became widespread, affecting the country’s hitherto stable education system.

Kenyans are also happy with the way the Government is handling health matters, with the respondents giving it a satisfaction rating of 65 per cent, followed by electrification programme (58 per cent), water supply (58 per cent) and road construction (55 per cent).

The public, nonetheless, is unhappy with the way the Government is tackling poverty, unemployment, the rising food prices, graft and crime. All have an approval of below 50 per cent.

Of the three political parties forming the Grand Coalition, majority of the respondents identified themselves with the Orange Democratic Movement (53 per cent), followed by the Party of National Unity at 29 per cent. ODM-Kenya (seven per cent) and other smaller parties (four per cent). Seven per cent do not align themselves with any political party.

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Add a comment (4 comments so far)

  1. Submitted by rescuegirlie

    Its for me unbelieveble what happens next in Kenya and of course in Zimbawe!!! I thing it was the right Descion with the Agreement Raila Odinga and Mwai Kibaki but its very difficult to make this amazing Country to TOP of the Best .... how it was before the Violence in Kenya was starting and killing over 1000 People in Nairobi , Kisumu ,Eöldoret etc. Warm Ragards

    Posted  July 26, 2008 09:21 PM  
  2. Submitted by cnphilison

    It is wrong again for the steadman to start undermining our president in this manner. Reason, our PM is the head of cabinet and yet he has not committed himself by taking action or informing Kenyans about his stand on ministers who have abused their offices so far. We just learn through the media. so please, can the steadman group give us a break this time.

    Posted  July 26, 2008 11:38 AM  
  3. Submitted by Leonard08

    What exactly is the purpose of these Steadman polls? Are they not simply propaganda for one party and its leader, for they always appear to favour him? Until these polls are scrutinized by neutral statistical experts and method is laid out for all to see, as in the West, they are useless and seem to serve no purpose. There is no point for them at this point in any case, the Grand Coalition is in union, it is not a competition of who is personally more popular.

    Posted  July 26, 2008 11:27 AM  
  4. Submitted by GMwithiga

    KENYA IS NOT READY FOR WESTERN STYLE POLLS. Polls are never accurate due to factors like response bias and non response bias just to name a few. I am convinced that poll's bandwagon effect shifted elections outcome one way or the other.The bitter taste of the outcome is still on our tongues. Steadman's recent poll on performance has no basis at all because it's contributors are not likely to be well versed with government functions. Therefore, I consider this poll to be misleading. In history, polls have been shown to influence elections, thats where danger lurks .

    Posted  July 26, 2008 05:16 AM