Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has taken the lead in the October 2026 parliamentary poll by Mwelekeo Insights, scoring 27 per cent support.
Jhanda is followed by Joel Okeng’o Nyambane, who came second with 21.6 per cent, while Joseph Mogendi Birundu ranked third with 15.7 per cent.
David Nyamweya Simba came fourth with 14.8 per cent, followed by Richard Tong’i at 13.9 per cent.
Rael Otundo finished sixth with 6.7 per cent, while other candidates collectively received 0.3 per cent.
The results were based on 885 votes, according to the figures provided by Mwelekeo Insights.
The poll examined support for contenders seeking the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
How candidates ranked in Nyaribari Chache
The final rankings placed Jhanda ahead of five other named contenders.
The candidates recorded the following percentages:
- Zaheer Jhanda – 27%
- Joel Okeng’o Nyambane – 21.6%
- Joseph Mogendi Birundu – 15.7%
- David Nyamweya Simba – 14.8%
- Richard Tong’i – 13.9%
- Rael Otundo – 6.7%
- Others – 0.3%
Jhanda’s 27 per cent put him 5.4 percentage points ahead of Nyambane, who came second.
A Mwelekeo Insights banner on Nyaribari Chache MP poll
The results show the level of support recorded by each candidate among those who participated in the poll.
Mwelekeo Insights expands its political polling coverage
Mwelekeo Insights has been publishing polls covering different elective positions across Kenya as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Its recent polls have covered parliamentary, senatorial and gubernatorial contests in several counties.
In the October 2026 Nyeri Senate poll, Nick Mararo topped the rankings with 43.1 per cent, followed by King’ori Wanjohi at 17.3 per cent and Kabando wa Kabando at 15.7 per cent.
In the Likoni parliamentary poll, Mishi Mboko led with 19 per cent, followed by Mwanahamisi Hamadi at 17.4 per cent and Khamis Domoko at 14 per cent.
The firm describes itself as a research organisation focusing on public sentiment on politics, governance, economic trends, social issues and business.
Its electoral and political research services include opinion polling on voter preferences, candidate popularity and governance.
