Embakasi East MP Babu Owino stands out as the top-performing Member of Parliament in the recently released CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 by Infotrak Research and Consulting.
In this survey, Babu achieved an impressive 80 percent approval rating, surpassing his colleagues in a nationwide evaluation of elected leaders. Following closely, Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga secured second place with a rating of 78 percent, while Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro claimed third with a score of 76 percent.
Taveta MP John Bwire also earned a commendable 76 percent rating, solidifying his position among the top-performing legislators in this assessment.
The unveiling of the CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 took place at Kempinski in Nairobi, where the report provided a citizen-based evaluation of the performance of Members of Parliament, Senators, and Women Representatives throughout Kenya. This initiative aims to shed light on public perceptions of leadership and service delivery.
Other notable MPs in the top-performing category include Samburu West MP Josephine Lesuuda, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek, Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo Kipkoech, Belgut MP Nelson Koech, and Mkurweini MP Kaguchia John Gichohi, all tying with approval ratings of 73 percent.
Additionally, Aldai MP Marianne Kitany, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, Samburu East MP Jackson Lekumontare, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako, Mbooni MP Erastus Kivasu Nzioka, and Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi also achieved impressive ratings of 70 percent.
The survey evaluates elected leaders based on key indicators such as public service delivery, visibility, responsiveness, and the fulfillment of leadership expectations as perceived by residents.
Babu’s top ranking reflects a shift in public sentiment towards elected officials, with increasing emphasis on development records and accountability.
Conducted between January and May 2026, the survey encompassed all 47 counties, 290 constituencies, and 1,450 wards, gathering insights from an extensive sample of 87,286 respondents.
Each county was treated as a unique entity, with cluster samples ranging from 738 to 5,100 respondents, based on population size and the number of wards.
The initial survey ran from January to March 2026, involving 36,200 respondents, while a subsequent survey included 51,086 respondents to ensure each constituency had a minimum of 300 participants.
Sampling frames were meticulously designed using population-proportionate-to-size sampling, guided by census data and demographic factors like age and gender.
Data collection utilized Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) and underwent thorough analysis using SPSS.
