Babu Owino ranked top-performing MP in latest Infotrak poll

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has emerged as the top-performing Member of Parliament in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 released by Infotrak Research and Consulting.

According to the survey findings, Babu recorded an approval rating of 80 per cent, placing him ahead of his peers in the nationwide assessment of elected leaders.

Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga followed in second place with a rating of 78 per cent, while Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro ranked third at 76 per cent.

Taveta MP John Bwire also posted a 76 per cent rating, placing him among the highest-performing legislators in the survey.

The findings were released during the unveiling of the CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 at Kempinski in Nairobi.

The report provides a citizen-based assessment of the performance of Members of Parliament, Senators and Women Representatives across Kenya and is intended to offer insight into public perception of leadership and service delivery.

Others ranked among the top-performing Members of Parliament were 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, who tied with approval ratings of 73 per cent.

Also featuring among the top performers with 70 per cent approval ratings were 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.

According to Infotrak, the rankings are based on responses collected from respondents drawn from all 47 counties.

The survey evaluates elected leaders using indicators linked to public service delivery, visibility, responsiveness and fulfilment of leadership expectations as perceived by residents.

Babu’s lead in the rankings places the Embakasi East legislator at the top of a list that reflects changing public sentiment toward elected leaders as consideration over development records and accountability continues to grow.