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John Bwire

Also known as: Hon. John Bwire · Taveta MP John Bwire · Taita Taveta MP John Bwire

Taveta MP ranked third in Infotrak's 2026 MP performance survey with 76% approval rating.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Taveta MP John Bwire and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro tied in third place with 76 per cent. …

    Infotrak urges responsible use of leaders' performance survey
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The survey placed Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga second with 78 per cent, followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire, who tied for third place with 76 per cent each. …

    Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak survey
  4. The Standard

    … Taveta MP John Bwire and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro tied for third place with 76 per cent. …

    Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak ranking
  5. Citizen Digital

    … The survey placed Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga second with 78 per cent, followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire, who tied for third place with 76 per cent each. …

    Nyamita, Ichung’wah, Salasya among top performing MPs - Infotrak poll
  6. June 2026
  7. Capital News

    … John Bwire expressed confidence that President Ruto would secure a second term in office and warned against individuals planning to engage in violence and destruction during the demonstrations. …

    Ruto Allies Urge Peace Ahead of Planned Anti-Govt Demonstrations
  8. Capital News

    … John Bwire challenged opposition leaders to offer alternative policies if they intend to compete politically with President William Ruto. …

    Farouk leads Kenya Kwanza leaders in condemning planned opposition protests
  9. The Standard

    … The PS was accompanied by the County Commissioner Linda Okolla; Taveta MP John Bwire and his Mogotio counterpart Reubin Kiborek; and County Assembly Speaker Wisdom Mwamburi in the House.Others were Taita Taveta Assembly Deputy Speaker Chrispus Tondoo, Majority Leader Halifa Taray …

    Government sets up Ebola isolation centre at Taveta border
  10. Citizen Digital

    … He was accompanied by Taveta MP John Bwire, Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek, senior government officials, security officers and local leaders.

    Kenya ready for any Ebola threat, Interior PS Omollo assures public
  11. May 2026
  12. The Standard

    … The CS, Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, Taita Taveta Woman representative Lydia Haika and Taveta MP John Bwire drummed up support for Dr Ruto's re-election and at the same time rooted for a six-piece voting pattern to all UDA candidates in the region that has overwhelmingly been votin …

    Mvurya, Coast MPs allied to Ruto root for six-piece voting

Monday 7 September

  1. CS Ruku seeks political realignment in Mount Kenya region

    Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has intensified efforts to push for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, describing longstanding divisions within the area dating back to former President Mwai Kibaki's administration and successive governments.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Wetangula attends papal general audience at Vatican

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended a General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill where faithful gathered to receive the Pope's message of peace, hope and service to humanity.

    26 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 24 August

  1. Government releases Sh18bn capitation funds for schools

    President William Ruto announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to schools for the third term and denied claims of a cash crisis, stating institutions have received funds before opening since January. Ruto also announced a reduction in subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50 kg bag and a 50 per cent cut in maize seed prices.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Anglican cleric accuses Ruto government of goonism and impunity

    A cleric from Taita Taveta Diocese has accused President Ruto's administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity, citing nepotism in government appointments, increased insecurity, and destruction of property. He warned that leaders will face God's wrath for the manner of governance and claimed the government does not entertain divergent views.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Mt Kenya leaders accuse Gachagua of undermining regional counterparts

    Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. ACK bishop urges family to reject presidential donation

    Taita Taveta ACK Bishop Liverson Mng'onda urged a bereaved family in Mbololo to reject donations of Sh600,000 from President William Ruto and Taveta MP John Bwire, claiming he received a vision that the donation was evil and should be returned.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 31 July

  1. UDA and ODM clash over President Ruto's 2027 running mate

    UDA and ODM have taken differing positions ahead of the 2027 General Election, with UDA backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while ODM leaders push for Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the running mate position.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Senior leaders campaign for Ruto re-election in Western Kenya

    Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have intensified campaigns in Western Kenya to consolidate political support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while promising continued regional development.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Uhuru to stay out of politics

    Kenya Kwanza leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Taveta MP John Bwire have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of his former office and act like a statesman, claiming that Linda Mwananchi leaders attending a funeral are being used by Kenyatta.

    6 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. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

Monday 22 June

  1. Ruto allies urge Kenyans to maintain peace during Thursday protests

    Ruto-allied leaders, including Farouk Kibet and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, have called on Kenyans to maintain peace and avoid disruption during planned demonstrations later in the week, while defending the government's development agenda and the Finance Bill.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn opposition's planned June 25 protests

    A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Kenya establishes Ebola isolation centre at Taveta border

    The government has set up an Ebola isolation centre at the Taveta-Holili border point, which connects Kenya to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Internal Security Principal Secretary said the facility is needed to enable swift health response and check the spread of the disease in the DRC.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kenya strengthens border health screening against Ebola threat

    The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Coast UDA leaders campaign for six-piece voting pattern

    Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and several Coast legislators allied to President Ruto's UDA party are pushing for six-piece voting to support all UDA candidates in the region during the next general election, aiming to strengthen the party's grassroots presence in areas like Taita Taveta that previously favored the opposition.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard →

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