Murang’a County’s political landscape is heating up, with new poll results from Politrack Africa providing a glimpse into voter sentiment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The survey, conducted between January and April 2025, asked residents a straightforward question: “If elections were held today, who will lead?” The results offer early indicators of who’s gaining momentum—and who may be losing ground.
Leading the gubernatorial race is Ndindi Nyoro, who has garnered 44% of support, narrowly edging out Irungu Kang’ata at 42%. This tight margin sets the stage for what could be one of Murang’a’s most competitive races. Jamleck Kamau trails with 13%, while 1% opted for other or no responses.
Former governor Mwangi Wa Iria has made a strong comeback in the senatorial race, securing 41% support. His closest In the senatorial race, former governor Mwangi Wa Iria has made a strong comeback, securing 41% support. His closest competitor, Joe Nyutu, holds 33%, while Veronica Maina receives 17%. The remaining 9% either support other candidates or remain undecided. competitor, Joe Nyutu, holds 33%, while Veronica Maina pulls in 17%. The remaining 9% either support other candidates or remain undecided.
Betty Maina leads the Women Representative race with 39%, followed closely by Waithera Muithirania at 34% and Wambui Nyutu at 19%. The 8% in the “others” category suggests room for shifting dynamics as the campaigns ramp up.
In the parliamentary races, Ndindi Nyoro again dominates in Kiharu with a staggering 79%, dwarfing his closest rival, Karanja Wamatangi, at 19%. Edwin Mugo is ahead in Mathioya with 67%, while George Kibuku leads in Kangema at 43%. Gatanga’s Samuel Waweru stands at 40%, closely followed by Jeremiah Gichobe (32%) and Wakili Edward Muriu (21%).
Maragua sees Mary Wamua take the lead at 44%, and in Kigumo, Sabina Chege’s stronghold remains firm with 66%. Kandara, however, shows the tightest race yet, with Titus Njau Mbuchu (34%) narrowly leading Francis Kibe (33%) and Chege Njuguna (25%).
The poll underscores the evolving political alignments in Murang’a, with incumbents and newcomers alike facing intense scrutiny from an increasingly vocal electorate. With over two years to go until the general elections, these numbers are far from final—but they paint a compelling picture of who currently holds the county’s political imagination.
