Geoffrey Wauna Takes Early Lead in Makadara MP Race – Poll

Geoffrey Wauna Pedeshee has emerged as the early frontrunner in the Makadara parliamentary race, narrowly edging out Irungu Nyakera and Faith Norah Lukosi according to a recent poll. Conducted by Mwelekeo Insights between November 9 and 10, 2026, the survey captured the preferences of 882 respondents. Pedeshee secured 35.9 percent of the votes, or 317 responses, placing him ahead of Nyakera, who garnered 30.2 percent, or 266 responses.

Lukosi followed with 28.8 percent, equivalent to 254 responses. Together, the top three candidates accounted for 94.9 percent of the responses, reflecting a highly competitive race with a narrow margin between the leading contenders. The poll suggests that the contest is largely dominated by candidates affiliated with the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM).

Nyakera and Benson Mutura were associated with DCP, while Pedeshee, Lukosi and Reuben Ndolo were linked to LMM. Mutura received 2.4 percent, Ndolo 1.0 percent, while Anjelo Jude Omasaja of PPK secured 0.7 percent. Antony Kimemia of DCP had 0.5 percent, and independent candidate Otty William garnered 0.3 percent. Other responses made up 0.2 percent.

Pedeshee's lead over Nyakera stands at 5.7 percentage points, while Lukosi trails by 7.1 points. With nearly 95 percent of the responses coming from the top three candidates, the poll indicates a tight race with minimal separation among the frontrunners. The findings provide an early glimpse into voter preferences ahead of the upcoming General Election in the Nairobi constituency, as political activity intensifies.

However, the results represent voter sentiment at the time of the survey and may change as campaigns and mobilisation efforts evolve.