Mark Nyamita

Also known as: Uriri MP Mark Nyamita

Uriri MP who ranked among Kenya's top-performing legislators in 2026 and is challenging for Migori governorship in 2027.

2026-06-092026-10-22

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June 2026
27 JunCapital News
… The fundraising event attracted senior national and county leaders, including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang’o), Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Tom Odege …
PS Omollo Urges Leaders To Put Politics Aside, Says Unity Is The Foundation For Development
14 JunCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Ramogi FM after the match, Migori Youth FC patron and Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita heaped praise on the team for their remarkable campaign. …
Migori Youth crowned NSL winners after Embu thriller
9 JunCitizen Digital
Gachagua wants court to declare him retired to get state benefits; Uriri MP claims By Roy Ouma June 09, 2026 01:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Uriri Member of Parliament (MP) Mark Nyamita speaking to Ci …
Gachagua wants court to declare him retired to get state benefits; Uriri MP claims
9 JunThe Standard
… s regime that Migori has received the most projects,” CS Mbadi remarked.Mbadi was accompanied by leaders who include Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Awendo MP Walter Owino, Nyando MP Jared Okello, Kuria East MP Maisori Kitayama, Suna West MP Peter Masara, and Uriri MP Mark Nyamita …
CS Mbadi launches construction of roads in Migori

Politics

Swiss Poll electability survey tracks Luo Nyanza governor races

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A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.

15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

Swiss Poll electability survey tracks Luo Nyanza governor races
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 28 July

Migori leaders urge residents to register as voters before 2027
Migori County leaders, including Governor Ochilo Ayacko and three MPs, have launched a campaign urging residents to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, citing low registration numbers as of July 2026 (519,116 registered voters) that could weaken the county's political influence in the 2027 general election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

PS Omollo urges parents to protect children from crime recruitment
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and shield them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into criminal activities. He emphasised the family as the first line of defence and urged closer collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster discipline and prevent youth involvement in crime.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

PS Omollo urges parents to prevent youth political violence recruitment
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 23 July

Ol Kalou by-election result not indicative of 2027 presidency
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita argued that the recent Ol Kalou Constituency by-election result has no bearing on the 2027 general elections, since President William Ruto was not on the ballot. He dismissed opposition claims that the election signals what awaits the president, characterizing the opposition as united only by opposition to one individual.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

Nyanza leaders urge Ruto to increase regional development, pledge 2027 support
Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

Migori politics shifts toward ideas over insults ahead of 2027
Migori County's political landscape is changing from historical rivalry and violence toward issue-based competition as the 2027 General Election approaches, with Governor Ochilo Ayacko facing challengers including Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Suna West MP Peter Masara, and former Woman Representative Dr. Pamela Odhiambo.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 1 July

Uriri MP Nyamita tops Nyanza in Infotrak performance ranking
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has emerged as the highest-ranked legislator from Nyanza in Infotrak's latest Elected Leaders Performance Rating, which assessed MPs on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises. Nyamita secured a place in the national Top 100, and credits his ranking to efforts including a digitised bursary system in his constituency.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 29 June

Nyanza leaders defend alliance with President Ruto
Leaders from Nyanza region, including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, have defended the broad-based government arrangement between President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, urging residents to embrace cooperation with the administration rather than return to opposition politics.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 27 June

PS Omollo calls leaders to unity for development
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called on political leaders across the country to set aside their differences and work together, saying unity among leaders is the cornerstone of peace, social cohesion and sustainable development.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 14 June

Migori Youth crowned NSL champions after Embu draw
Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

Uriri MP accuses Gachagua of seeking state benefits via court petition
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking court review of his October 2024 impeachment partly to obtain state benefits, including payment for the period until the end of his term. Nyamita argued that Gachagua should not receive taxpayer-funded benefits while maintaining political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CS Mbadi launches two road construction projects in Migori
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi launched the construction of the Kanyawanga-Kwoyo-Dede-Rapogi-Awendo Road and Othoo-Got Kachola Road to bitumen standard in Migori County. The roads are intended to improve connectivity, transportation access, and boost economic opportunities in the region.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →