Dennis Waweru has emerged as the leading candidate in the Dagoretti South parliamentary race, according to the latest Mwelekeo Insights poll.
The poll shows Waweru commanding a significant share of support among respondents, positioning him well ahead of his closest rivals. Mwelekeo Insights, which conducted the November 2026 poll, placed Waweru at the top with a comfortable margin over Brian Muchene, who finished second. The results suggest that if elections were held today, Waweru would likely carry the day in this constituency.
How the Candidates Stand
The poll results paint a clear picture of the current political landscape in Dagoretti South. Waweru secured 45.3 per cent of the responses, while Muchene came in second with 36.4 per cent. The gap between the two leading candidates stands at 8.9 percentage points, giving Waweru a notable advantage. Steve Mbugua finished third with 10.1 per cent, while Fanya Mambo Kinuthia recorded 5.5 per cent.
The remaining candidates, including John KJ Kiarie, Edward Mwaura (popularly known as Tosh), and others, trailed with smaller shares of support.
The poll attracted thousands of responses and closed on November 11, 2026. It was conducted as an open online poll, meaning participation was voluntary. The results reflect the views of those who chose to take part in the exercise.
What This Means for the Race
Waweru’s strong showing in the Mwelekeo Insights poll signals his popularity among voters in Dagoretti South. His lead over Muchene, while not overwhelming, is significant enough to suggest that he holds a solid base of support. Muchene, on the other hand, remains a close challenger and could still pose a threat if the dynamics of the race change before the actual elections.
Mbugua’s third-place finish indicates that he has some ground to cover if he hopes to compete with the top two candidates. The other contenders will need to work harder to gain visibility and support among voters in the constituency.
It is important to note that this was an open online poll, and the results are not a statistically representative sample of all voters in Dagoretti South. They simply show how those who participated in the survey expressed their preferences at this particular point in time.
Mwelekeo Insights and the Bigger Picture
Mwelekeo Insights has continued to provide valuable data on political contests across the country. The Dagoretti South poll is just one of many polls the organisation has conducted to gauge public opinion on various races. Just recently,
Mwelekeo Insights also released results from the Makadara race which is one of the latest where Geoffrey Wauna emerged victorious.
These opinion polls serve as useful tools for understanding voter sentiment and identifying which candidates are gaining traction.
While they are not perfect predictors of final outcomes, they offer a view of the political mood at a given moment.
