Scorecard: Babu, Nyoro and Kalasinga lead in performance

A new poll shows that most Kenyans think MPs have performed well since they were elected into office in August 2022, with more than half of the lawmakers receiving an approval rating of more than 50 per cent.

 Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is the best-performing MP in the country in the year 2024, according to a recent survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, with a score of 72 per cent.

 He is followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who scored 71 per cent, and Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, who earned 62 per cent.

 The three lawmakers have maintained the grip for the last two years in a row.

 Kathiani MP Robert Mbui, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, Sirisia MP John Waluke, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, and Mbooni MP Erastus Nzioka all scored 61 per cent.

 Four MPs tied at number nine, each scoring 60 per cent. They are Wundanyi's Danson Mwakuwona, Taveta MP John Okano, Saboti MP Caleb Hamisi, and Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu.

 Kirinyaga's Jane Njeri has been ranked the most popular Woman Representative in 2024, according to the Infotrak survey, with a score of 52 per cent.

 She is followed by Makueni's Rose Museo and Homa Bay's Joyce Bensuda, both with 46 per cent, while Kakamega's Elsie Muhanda scored 45 per cent. West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai and Kisumu's Ruth Odinga were ranked at 43 per cent.

 Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and his Kirinyaga counterpart Kamau Murango have been named the most popular senators in 2024, according to a recent survey by Infotrak.

 The survey which was released on Tuesday shows both senators scored 52 per cent in popularity.

 Murang'a Senator Joel Nyutu and Busia’s Okiya Omtatah scored 50 per cent and were ranked third.

 Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Kisii’s Senator Richard Onyonka followed closely with 49 per cent.

 Six senators scored lower, with 42 per cent. These are Issa Juma Boy (Kwale), Agnes Kavindu (Machakos), William Wahome (Nyeri), Allan Chesang (Trans Nzoia), Hillary Sigei (Bomet), and Wafula Wakoli (Bungoma). Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna scored 45 per cent.

 The interviews were conducted from October to December 2024, covering all 47 counties, with a total sample size of 39,795 people.

The data was gathered through phone interviews and analysed using SPSS software.

 A questionnaire was used, with a rating scale from 1 to 10. A score of 1 meant very poor, and 10 meant excellent. The average score for each key performance indicator (KPI) was calculated to create the index for that specific area.

 The overall performance of the counties was then determined by averaging the scores of all the KPIs.

 Infotrak ranked Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata as the best-performing governor in Kenya, receiving an approval rating of 68 per cent. This positions him at the top in terms of impact and performance in devolution.

 

Coming second was Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya who achieved a rating of 64 per cent, while Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga received a rating of 61 per cent.

 The survey evaluated various aspects of county governance, including service delivery, public participation, and resource management.