Ndindi Nyoro, Salasya Among 131 Who Will Be Re-Elected If Elections Were Held Today, New Poll Shows

• The Members of Parliament Approval Rating Survey 2024 was conducted immediately after the controversial Finance Bill 2024
• Findings of the survey by Mizani Africa show 158 MPs would not be re-elected in the 2027 General Election
• Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and his Mumias East counterpart Peter Salasy are among the lawmakers with a positive popularity rating

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - A new survey by Mizani Africa has shown that a majority of the elected Members of Parliament will not be re-elected in 2027.

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The survey findings released on Wednesday, August 21, show only 131 MPs would have been re-elected if elections were held today.

According to the survey, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba are among the lawmakers who will be re-elected.

"Only 131 MPs would be re-elected if elections were held today led by Ndindi Nyoro of Kiharu, Hon.Patrick Makau of Mavoko, Babu Owino and Gathoni wa Muchomba of Githunguri constituency," Mizani said.

The poll shows Nyoro's popularity rating of 88.4%, followed by Babu's at 83.1%, and Wamuchomba's at 80.7%.

"Ndindi Nyoro tops the list of the most popular Members of Parliament in Kenya 2024 with an Approval rating of 88.4%, followed by Patrick Makau with 83.1%, Babu Owino tied at position 3 with Gathoni wa Muchomba with 80.7% and Lilian Gogo came 4th with 79.3%," the survey said.

How popular is Peter Salasya?

Mumias East MP Peter Salaysa is also among those who will be re-elected after being given 76.9% approval rating.

The Members of Parliament Approval Rating Survey 2024 was conducted immediately after the controversial 2024 Finance Bill.

The popularity of the majority of the MPs was hard hit, especially those who supported it.

The survey, sponsored by Mizani Soft Africa, randomly sampled 14,000 respondents across 290 constituencies.

The survey conducted through telephonic interviews has a confidence level of 95% with a +/-3 error margin.

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Another recent survey showed that former CS Fred Matiang'i would likely defeat opposition leader Raila Odinga if elections were held today.

The poll further stated that the majority of its respondents would have preferred a new presidential candidate.

Research 8020 reported that Matiang'i had gained considerable popularity, surpassing notable political figures such as Raila and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

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