Katoo Ole Metito has taken the lead in the Kajiado 2027 governor race, securing 25.4 per cent in the latest Mwelekeo Insights poll and placing himself ahead of five other political figures seeking the county’s top seat.
According to the newly released Mwelekeo Insights poll results, Metito comes first, followed by former Kajiado East MP Peris Tobiko at 21.7 per cent and Senator Samuel Ole Seki at 21.2 per cent.
Metito enjoys a 3.7-percentage-point lead over Tobiko and a 4.2-point advantage over Seki.
Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho follows with 14.6 per cent, while Tarayia Ole Kores records 10.8 per cent. Dickson Sitei completes the rankings with 6.4 per cent.
Metito returns to the centre of Kajiado politics
Metito’s position in the poll brings fresh attention to his political journey, particularly his performance in the 2022 gubernatorial election.
During that election, Metito contested the seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket but narrowly lost to Governor Joseph Ole Lenku of ODM.
State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito
The election was decided by a margin of less than two percentage points, placing Metito among the strongest challengers in the county’s previous governor contest.
His latest position in the Mwelekeo Insights rankings brings his name back into the spotlight as the 2027 General Election approaches.
Metito previously served as Kajiado South MP and held several senior government positions, including Minister for Internal Security and State House Comptroller.
Kajiado’s 2022 election offers fresh context
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Kajiado had more than 463,000 registered voters during the 2022 General Election.
The county comprises five constituencies: Kajiado North, Kajiado East, Kajiado Central, Kajiado West and Kajiado South.
In 2022, Lenku secured re-election ahead of Metito and former Governor David Nkedianye.
Lenku’s victory was subsequently upheld by the High Court following an election petition.
State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito
The October 2026 Mwelekeo Insights figures now place Metito first among the six listed contenders.
With the previous election having produced a narrow contest, the latest poll adds another development to Kajiado’s political landscape ahead of 2027.
