The battle for the Kamukunji parliamentary seat has reached a fever pitch, with the latest political survey from Mwelekeo Insights revealing an extraordinary tie at the top. The constituency is now witnessing one of the most competitive races in the country, where every fraction of a percentage point could determine the next Member of Parliament.
Ndiritu Muriithi’s time as chairman of the Kenya Revenue Authority board has done little to quiet questions about whether he is the right person to lead Laikipia again. He took up the role in late 2024 after serving one term as governor and losing the 2022 election. Since then, the tax agency has continued to
For Seth Steve Okute, the journey to Parliament did not begin with a campaign poster, a political rally or the declaration of an election bid. It began much earlier, in the deep Karachuonyo plains where the needs were immediate and the solutions could not wait for political office before being addressed. Across Karachuonyo, Okute has
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has opened an early lead in the race for the county’s top seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new digital opinion poll by Mwelekeo Insights. Nassir recorded 39.9 per cent support in the survey, putting him ahead of businessman and politician Ali Menza Mbogo, who received 33.3
An international investigative organisation raised concerns over financial transactions linked to a Kenyan national involved in South Sudan’s oil business and specifically called on Kenyan authorities to scrutinise her accounts for possible dubious or illegal payments. Years before Ann Kathure Rutere became the subject of fresh allegations by Kenyan workers in Juba, her name had
Afresh digital survey conducted by Mwelekeo Insights, a firm specializing in public opinion polling, provides an early glimpse into voter sentiment. The poll reveals a strong desire for change, with two newcomers significantly outpacing the sitting Member of Parliament. The Final Rankings: A Two-Horse Race The survey results show a very tight contest between the
The Competition Authority of Kenya has become the target of intense criticism after attaching conditions to Diageo’s planned Sh388.2 billion sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries Limited to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. EABL and its new buyer have painted themselves as victims of an overreaching regulator, but a careful review of the
For many Kenyans, China is a country they know mainly through stories, news and what they see online. But Phabians Olungah got the chance to experience the country for himself after spending a full year there as an international student. Speaking on Mwelekeo TV, he shared his experience of living, studying and interacting with Chinese
Patrick Osero of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is leading the Borabu Constituency 2027 parliamentary race with 48.4 percent, according to a survey conducted by Mwelekeo Insights. Jubilee’s Morara Kebaso follows in second place with 35.5 percent, while the other candidates trail behind. Osero Opens Up Lead Osero’s 48.4 percent places him 12.9 percentage points
Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale has taken a clear lead in an online poll on the preferred candidate for Kakamega governor in the 2027 General Election, according to results released by Mwelekeo Insights on Monday, August 17, 2026. Khalwale recorded 37.8 per cent support, placing him ahead of former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, who came second