Babu Owino best performing MP in Kenya, followed by Ndindi Nyoro: Infotrak

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been ranked as the best performing lawmaker nationwide.

This is according to the latest survey conducted by research firm Infotrak, which gave the outspoken legislator an overall performance score of 72%.

The survey, referenced in the Countrytrak Performance Index 2024, covered all the 47 counties, 290 constituencies and 1450 wards with 39,795 participants.

Infotrak CEO Angela Ambitho, addressing the press while releasing the report on Wednesday, commended MP Owino for his aggressiveness and constant engagement of the firm to gauge his own performance.

“Babu is very clear about numbers…Every quarter he engages us to find out how his constituents feel about his leadership and areas he can improve on,” said Ms. Ambitho.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro came a close second in the report, receiving a 71% performance rating, while his Kabuchai counterpart Joseph Kalasinga and Kathiani’s Robert Mbui tied at third place with 62%.

Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), John Waluke (Sirisia), Peter Salasya (Mumias East), and Erastus Nzioka (Mbooni) wrapped up the top five best performances, all with a 61% score.

In the Senate, Makueni’s Dan Maanzo and his Kirinyaga counterpart Kamau Murango tied in first place for best performers at 52%.

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu and Busia’s Okiya Omtatah came second with 50%, with Nyandarua’s John Methu and Kisii’s Richard Onyonka rounding up the top five with 49% apiece.

In the Woman Representative position, Kirinyaga’s Njeri Maina was ranked the best performing with a 52% rating, followed by Makueni’s Rose Museo and Homa Bay’s Joyce Bensuda both with 46%.