Charity Ngilu has come out on top in the latest Kitui County governor poll by Mwelekeo Insights. The poll shows her holding 27.3 percent support, just ahead of Enoch Wambua who sits at 25.6 percent. Dr. Irene Kasulu follows closely with 23.2 percent, making this a tight three-way contest as Kitui residents look ahead to the next election cycle.
A Close Race in Kitui
The numbers paint a picture of a competitive field where no single candidate has pulled far ahead. Charity Ngilu’s lead is clear but narrow.
Many people in Kitui still remember her long years in public life and the work she has done in the past. That history seems to be helping her stay in front.
Enoch Wambua is not far behind.
His 25.6 percent shows he has built solid ground among voters who want change or a different style of leadership. The gap between him and Ngilu is small enough that any shift in local issues could change the picture quickly.
Dr. Irene Kasulu’s 23.2 percent places her firmly in the mix. She has managed to attract a good share of support, especially from people who may be looking for new faces or fresh ideas in county leadership.
Behind these three, Dr. Makali Mulu holds 12.5 percent, while Peninah Malonza has 7.3 percent and Nicholas Mulila stands at 3.9 percent. A very small group of voters chose other names.
What stands out is how spread out the support remains. Kitui has several strong contenders, and the poll suggests voters are still weighing their options carefully. Local concerns such as water, roads, jobs, and how the county government delivers services are likely playing a big role in how people are choosing.
The poll was carried out on the Mwelekeo Insights digital platform and reflects the views of people who took part in the online survey.
While online polls have their limits, they give a useful early look at where public feeling is heading. In Kitui, the closeness of the top three names means the real campaign is only beginning. Candidates will need to work hard in the coming months to hold their ground or gain more ground.
Small shifts in how people view development projects or how leaders respond to everyday problems could move these percentages.
For now, Charity Ngilu sits in front, but Enoch Wambua and Dr. Irene Kasulu are close enough to keep the race interesting.
Mwelekeo Insights continues to track public opinion across different parts of Kenya through its digital polls.
One recent example is the Embakasi West constituency poll in Nairobi, where Mark Muriithi Mwenje led with 29.2 percent support, followed by Kennedy Odhiambo Odhat at 25.4 percent.
That Nairobi poll, like the Kitui governor survey, shows how the platform is capturing early voter feelings in both rural counties and busy city constituencies.
Mwelekeo Insights gives ordinary people a chance to share their views and helps everyone see the direction of public thinking before the formal campaigns heat up.
