Two Ruto Allied MPs From Mt Kenya Trails in the Parliamentary Races, Politrack Opinion Poll Shows

The races for parliamentary seats are taking shape across the country ahead of the next general election. Most MPs are seeking re-election while others are expected to vie for other seats or retire. There are some Mt Kenya MPs who risk losing their seats, especially due to their political alignments.

According to the latest opinion poll that was released by Politrack Africa on Thursday, October 22, 2026, there are two MPs from Mt Kenya allied with president William Ruto who are currently trailing in the parliamentary races. The two are;

She is seeking a second term as the MP for Mwea. According to the Politrack Africa survey, Kennedy Waweru is leading the race with 29.8%, while Mary Maingi trails in fourth place with 13.2%. Alfred Nderitu comes in second with 13.9%, and Kabinga Wachira Wthayu is third with 13.3%.

Maingi was elected in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket, getting 50,667 votes. She beat the then-incumbent Kabinga Wathayu of Jubilee, who garnered 31,735 votes.

She voted Yes for the impeachment of Gachagua and has continued to align with president Ruto. She is defending her seat under that ruling party.

He is seeking a third term as the MP for Gichugu. According to the Politrack Africa survey, Eng. Peterson Njomo is leading the tight race with 20.7%, while Gichimu Githinji trails closely in second place with 19.4%. John Kennedy Gichohi follows in third with 19.1%, Justus Munene Munyi is fourth with 17.5%, and Michael Muchiri is fifth with 16.7%.

Gichimu was first elected in 2017 on a Jubilee Party ticket before successfully defending his seat in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket.

He voted Yes for the impeachment of Gachagua and has remained a loyal staunch supporter of President William Ruto. He is defending his seat under the ruling party ticket.

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