Peter Masara has taken the lead in the Migori governor race, according to the latest Mwelekeo Insights poll. The survey shows Masara enjoying strong support from voters, putting him ahead of his closest rivals. Mwelekeo Insights released the findings on Thursday, giving a clear picture of how the contest is shaping up.
The poll results show Masara commanding 40.3 per cent of the support, well ahead of his competitors. This gives him a comfortable advantage as the race heats up.
The Gap Between the Top Candidates
The Mwelekeo Insights poll reveals a significant gap between the leading candidate and the rest of the pack. Masara’s 40.3 per cent puts him 13.3 percentage points ahead of Mark Nyamita, who sits in second place with 27.0 per cent. This margin suggests Masara has built a solid base of support among voters in Migori County.
Ochillo Ayacko, the incumbent governor, finds himself in third position with 20.8 per cent. The results show Ayacko trailing Nyamita by 6.2 percentage points, which puts him in a tough spot as he seeks to defend his seat. The gap between the top three candidates tells an interesting story about the political dynamics in the county.
The poll also captured the standing of the other candidates in the race. John Pesa recorded 6.5 per cent while Robert Okong’o managed 5.4 per cent. These figures show that the contest is largely a three-horse race, with the other candidates struggling to gain traction among voters.
How the Poll Was Conducted
The Mwelekeo Insights poll ran for three days, starting on November 9 and closing on November 12, 2026.
It was conducted as an open online poll, which means anyone who wanted to participate could do so voluntarily. The results reflect the views of those who chose to take part in the exercise.
It is important to note that this was not a scientific survey with a random sample of voters.
The poll attracted responses from people who actively decided to participate, meaning the findings may not perfectly mirror the wider population. However, the results still offer useful insights into the mood of the electorate and the relative strength of each candidate.
The poll focused on a simple question: who would you vote for as Migori governor if elections were held today?
The answers provide a snapshot of voter preferences at this point in time. With the actual election still some way off, the numbers could shift as campaigns intensify and candidates make their final pitches to the people.
Mwelekeo Insights
Mwelekeo Insights has been busy tracking various races across the country, and the Migori poll is just one of several surveys the platform has released.
The organisation also conducted opinion polls for other contests, including the Makadara MP race and the Dagoretti South contest, which were released recently and are analysed on our website.
These polls give voters and political observers a sense of how different races are developing. While online polls have limitations, they remain a popular way for people to express their views and for analysts to gauge public sentiment. The consistent release of such surveys shows that Mwelekeo Insights is committed to keeping the public informed about the political landscape.
For the people of Migori, the latest poll paints a picture of a race where Masara has built a healthy lead. But with plenty of time before the actual vote, nothing is set in stone.
