Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing MP.
The lawmaker garnered an 80 per cent approval rating in the latest Infotrak survey.
According to the survey findings presented on Wednesday, July 1, Babu Owino maintained the top position after Infotrak repeated part of the study to validate the results.
“We first conducted the survey in January in Nairobi. However, because we wanted to validate the findings and ensure the results were accurate, we repeated the study in May. This gave us confidence that the numbers were reliable,” Infotrak CEO Angela Mbitho said.
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Babu Owino was followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 percent.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Okano Bwire tied at the third position with 76 per cent.
The fourth position was shared by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, who each scored 75 per cent, making Lesuuda the highest-ranked female MP in the survey.
Six MPs tied for fifth place after each recording 73 per cent approval. They are:
- Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda
- Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa
- Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek
- Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo Kipkoech
- Belgut MP Nelson Koech
- Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia
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Top 25 MPs
The next group of lawmakers, who jointly occupied the 11th position with 72 per cent, comprised:
- Aldai MP Marianne Kitany
- Samburu East MP Jackson Lekumontare
- Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya
At 71 per cent, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita and Mbooni MP Erastus Kivasu Nzioka shared the 15th position.
The legislators tied at 17th place, each with 70 per cent, are:
- Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi Shimbwa
- Awendo MP John Walter Owino
- Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah
- Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka
- Suna West MP Peter Francis Masara
- Kajiado South MP Parashina Samuel Sakimba
- Ugenya MP David Ouma Ochieng
- Kathiani MP Robert Mbui
Those tied at 25th place with 69 per cent are:
- Nyali MP Mohamed Ali Mohamed
- Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene Ntwiga
- Tinderet MP Julius Melly
- Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba Jeremiah
- Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong
- Molo MP Francis Kuria Kimani
- Konoin MP Brighton Leonard Yegon
- Ikolomani MP Bernard Masaka Shinalib
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What Kenyans Considered in Ranking
Infotrak said the survey also sought to understand the factors that influence how Kenyans rate their MPs.
According to the findings, many voters assess MPs not only by their performance in Parliament but also by their visibility in the constituency and their ability to address local challenges.
The survey found that constituents expect MPs to remain accessible after elections, respond to individual and community concerns, participate in local development initiatives and maintain a strong presence on the ground.
Researchers noted that this expectation has developed over several electoral cycles, with many MPs campaigning on their development record and direct engagement with constituents.
Respondents said an MP’s visibility, accessibility and responsiveness significantly influence public confidence.
The survey further found that Kenyans evaluate MPs based on several key areas, including effective management of constituency development resources and representation of constituents’ interests.
Others include participation in legislation and policy-making, oversight of national government expenditure, monitoring the implementation of development programmes and addressing public requests.
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Exactly who votes in this cases? I stay in babus constituency and have never seen this so called performance other than getting some ruffians grab neighbourhoods and put up structures that thieves use to access gated compounds. Roads in some areas as so bad case in point the kemsa – 75 one. He can’t lobby for it to be done. He however awaits Kenha to do roads then posts as his projects case in point mrado kabansora.