Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, has emerged as the leading contender in the race for Nairobi Governor ahead of the 2027 elections, according to a new survey by ISS Africa.
The poll, conducted across all 17 constituencies in Nairobi,
shows Owino commanding 28.1% support, outpacing incumbent Governor Johnson
Sakaja, who trails at 16.4%.
The survey, which interviewed 1,063 voters using a
multi-stage random sampling method, suggests a generational shift in Nairobi’s
political landscape.
Owino’s popularity is strongest among Gen-Z voters aged
18–24, with 62% indicating they would vote for him.
He also enjoys significant backing from Eastlands residents,
particularly those aged 25–32.
Former KEMSA chair Irungu Nyakera is also gaining traction,
polling at 19.2%, slightly ahead of Sakaja.
Embakasi North MP, James Gakuya, garnered 11.2%, mostly from
his home constituency.
Owino, who recently aligned with a youthful political outfit
dubbed Kenya
Moja, has declared his intention to run for Governor, with or
without endorsement from his party, ODM.
Meanwhile, Sakaja faces mounting political pressure
following a failed impeachment attempt by Nairobi MCAs over alleged unfulfilled
promises.
He defended his record, citing delays in bursary allocations
due to a county-wide ban.
Despite the setback, Sakaja claims his administration has
disbursed Ksh1.6 billion in bursaries over three years, compared to Ksh3
billion under previous regimes.
The report underscores shifting voter dynamics and rising
youth influence in Nairobi’s evolving political scene.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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