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Infotrak

Also known as: Infotrak Research

Infotrak — research firm conducting opinion polls on Kenyan political preferences and elected leaders' performance ratings.

2026-07-012026-08-28

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Recent opinion polls by Infotrak, the ‘CountyTrak Performance Index’, underscore a serious governance crisis: Three of the country's worst-performing governors hail directly from Western Kenya: Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega.Deeply unpopular on their home turf due to lagging servic

    Mudavadi, Wetang'ula political stock trading at an all-time low
  3. Capital News

    The latest Infotrak Voice of the People poll, however, produced a different picture.

    Kalonzo: I can back Sifuna, but polls must not pick opposition ticket
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kang’ata ranked best performing Governor in latest Infotrak survey By Brian Kimani August 04, 2026 05:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata during a past address.

    Kang’ata ranked best performing Governor in latest Infotrak survey
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo-Sifuna ticket most preferred presidential combo- Infotrak By Joseph Muia July 13, 2026 02:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna shares a li

    Kalonzo-Sifuna ticket most preferred presidential combo- Infotrak
  7. Citizen Digital

    A survey by Infotrak's "Voice of the People poll" shows that Ruto enjoys 32% popularity across the country.

    Ruto most popular presidential aspirant with support from N. Eastern, Rift Valley and Nyanza
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the most popular political figure among Kenya’s Gen Z voters, according to the latest Infotrak survey released on Monday, underscoring the growing influence of young voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Sifuna Emerges as Top Choice Among Gen Z Voters in Latest Infotrak Poll
  9. Citizen Digital

    DP Kindiki still most preferred Ruto running mate, Wanga and Oburu trail – Infotrak By Joseph Muia July 13, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki

    DP Kindiki still most preferred Ruto running mate, Wanga and Oburu trail – Infotrak
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – A new Infotrak survey has identified a presidential ticket featuring Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the most preferred opposition combination ahead of the next General Election.

    Infotrak Poll: Kalonzo-Sifuna Ticket Emerges as Opposition’s Preferred Presidential Pairing
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the leading choice for the position of running mate in President William Ruto’s broad-based government, according to the latest Infotrak public opinion survey.

    Infotrak Poll: Kindiki Emerges as Preferred Running Mate in Broad-Based Govt
  12. The Standard

    But a previous Infotrak survey revealed that nearly two-thirds of Kenyans had no connection to the Nyota Fund despite government claims that the program empowers youth nationwide.

    State disburses Sh154m NYOTA funds, calls on sensible investment
Politics

Mudavadi, Wetang'ula's political influence in Western Kenya weakening

The News

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.

11 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Mudavadi, Wetang'ula's political influence in Western Kenya weakening

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Kalonzo warns opposition against relying on polls for 2027

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the United Opposition against using opinion polls to determine its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that surveys could be manipulated and used to influence voters and opposition negotiations. Kalonzo claimed the intelligence community might attempt to influence public opinion through polling figures to favor President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata ranked best in Infotrak survey

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata scored 80 per cent in an Infotrak survey examining devolved county performance across sectors, ranking ahead of Trans Nzoia's George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu's Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Kalonzo-Sifuna ticket most preferred opposition pairing—Infotrak poll

    An Infotrak survey ranks a presidential ticket pairing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the most preferred United Opposition combination ahead of the 2027 General Election, garnering 23 per cent support.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto leads 2027 presidential race with 32% popularity nationwide

    An Infotrak survey shows President William Ruto is the most popular presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 General Election with 32% support, strongest in North Eastern (59%), Rift Valley (46%), and Nyanza (40%). Kalonzo Musyoka came second with 13%, while Edwin Sifuna and Fred Matiang'i tied at 12%.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Sifuna most popular with Gen Z voters in Infotrak survey

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the most popular political figure among Kenya's Gen Z voters in an Infotrak survey conducted in June 2026, commanding 20 per cent support among voters aged 18–26, while President William Ruto remains the most preferred presidential candidate overall with 32 per cent support.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. DP Kindiki leads 2027 running mate preferences at 34 percent

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election with 34 per cent approval, according to Infotrak research, ahead of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 11 per cent and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga at 9 per cent.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Infotrak poll: Kalonzo-Sifuna ticket leads opposition preferences

    An Infotrak survey found that 23 per cent of respondents prefer a Kalonzo Musyoka-Edwin Sifuna presidential ticket as the opposition's choice for the next General Election, ahead of other combinations tested, though 21 per cent remained undecided.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  6. Infotrak poll shows Kindiki leads as preferred running mate

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the leading choice for running mate in President Ruto's broad-based government, with 34 per cent of respondents supporting him, well ahead of other contenders. However, 37 per cent of respondents said they were undecided or did not know who should occupy the position.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 10 July

  1. State disburses Sh154m NYOTA grants across three counties

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to invest grants wisely, as the government disburses Sh154m in the second phase to youth from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties. The programme aims to tackle youth unemployment by providing startup capital for young entrepreneurs.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Infotrak urges responsible analysis of leaders' performance survey

    Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina tops Infotrak performance rankings

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina earned a 67 percent approval rating in the latest Infotrak survey, ranking her Kenya's best-performing Woman Representative. West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai placed second with 61 percent, while Pauline Lenguris of Samburu and Elsie Muhanda of Kakamega tied for third with 60 percent each.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kirinyaga Woman Rep Jane Maina leads approval ranking at 67%

    An Infotrak survey ranks Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina as the highest-performing woman representative with a 67 percent approval rating, followed by West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai (61%) and Samburu's Pauline Lenguris (60%). The survey assessed leaders on performance, visibility, development initiatives, and constituent representation.

    1 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Babu Owino tops Infotrak MP performance survey at 80%

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Babu Owino, Kalasinga lead MPs in Infotrak approval ratings

    An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Infotrak survey: Bungoma MPs rank among Kenya's best performers

    Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. Infotrak poll ranks top-performing MPs and senators by rating

    An Infotrak poll released on Wednesday ranked members of parliament and senators by performance rating, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the top with 80%, followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga at 78%, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire tied for third with 76%. The survey included MPs such as Nyamita, Ichung'wah, and Salasya in its top 100 rankings.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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