In the poll for the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat, Zaheer Jhanda has come out in front according to findings shared by Mwelekeo Insights.
The results place him clearly ahead of the rest of the field with 27 percent support. This gives him a noticeable edge over the next closest contenders and paints a picture of a race that remains competitive but currently has one clear frontrunner.
Joel Okeng’o Nyambane sits in second place with 21.6 percent, while Joseph Mogendi Birundu follows at 15.7 percent. David Nyamweya Simba and Richard Tong’i are close behind at 14.8 percent and 13.9 percent respectively while Rael Otundo sits at 6.7 percent.
The rest of the candidates trail further back, showing that support is spread across several names yet concentrated enough at the top to give Jhanda the current lead.
The poll reflects the kind of local interest that often builds as constituencies begin looking ahead to the next general election. Residents appear to be weighing their options carefully, and the numbers suggest no single candidate has locked the seat down completely. Still, the gap between first and second is large enough to put pressure on those chasing the leader.
Campaigns in places like Nyaribari Chache tend to turn on personal connections, past performance, and how well candidates address everyday concerns such as jobs, roads, and local services.
These early signals help show where the conversation stands right now and give voters a sense of how the field is shaping up.
What stands out is how the percentages reveal a race that is still open. Nearly three out of every ten people who took part backed Jhanda, yet the combined support for the next few names shows that a sizeable share of the public is looking at alternatives.
This kind of spread often encourages more active campaigning and public debate in the months ahead.
Local politics in Kisii County has long been lively, and these figures add another layer to the discussions already taking place in markets, churches, and community meetings.
Looking at the Wider Picture
Across the country, similar polls have been giving voters and political watchers fresh information about different constituencies.
The Nyaribari Chache results fit into a pattern where digital platforms allow people to share their views quickly and openly. Many Kenyans follow these numbers because they offer an early glimpse of public mood long before official campaigns hit full speed.
The percentages here do not decide the final outcome, of course, but they do highlight which names are gaining attention and which ones still need to work harder to connect with voters.
Candidates trailing the leader will likely use the next period to strengthen their ground game.
Those in third, fourth, and fifth place in particular sit close enough that a shift in local alliances or stronger messaging could change the order. At the same time, the clear lead held by Jhanda means his team will need to protect that position while expanding support. In constituencies like this one, personal reputation and community presence often matter as much as party labels, and the current standings reflect that reality.
The poll also shows that a small share of support remains scattered among other names.
That residual support can become important later if the race tightens. Overall the results point to an engaged public that is already thinking about representation and the kind of leadership it wants in the next parliament.
Mwelekeo Insights
Mwelekeo Insights continues to play an active role in capturing public opinion across different parts of Kenya through its digital polling platform.
One of the opinion polls they have conducted focused on the Likoni MP race, where Mishi Mboko led with 19 percent support while Mwanahamisi Hamadi followed closely at 17.4 percent.
That tight margin in Likoni, like the findings in Nyaribari Chache, shows how useful these surveys can be for understanding local political moods.
By running open polls and sharing the results, Mwelekeo Insights gives ordinary people a chance to register their preferences and helps keep the conversation about upcoming contests grounded in actual public feedback rather than speculation alone.
