A fresh opinion poll conducted by Politrack Africa has delivered a clear snapshot of the Kajiado County gubernatorial race, with former Kajiado South MP Hon. Katoo ole Metito emerging as the candidate to beat. The survey, which sampled 15,707 respondents across the county in February 2026, shows Metito commanding a formidable 49.5% share of the vote. The four-term former legislator, who has represented his constituency uninterruptedly since 1997, appears to be reaping the rewards of his long-standing service and deep-rooted connections with the electorate, putting him in a strong position should the race be held today .
Trailing behind but demonstrating significant political muscle is current Kajiado Senator Hon. Samuel Seki Kanar, who polled at 15.2% with 2,382 votes. The Senator, who has been gaining traction through his association with the United Opposition faction and his recent endorsement of opposition figure Fred Matiang’i for 2027, is positioning himself as a formidable contender . Meanwhile, the incumbent Deputy Governor, HE. Martin Moshisho, finds himself in third place with 13.6% of the vote. Moshisho, who has been visible in county development initiatives including recent health and livestock programmes, will be looking to convert his administrative experience into political capital as the race intensifies .
The poll also spotlights the significant influence of Hon. Peris Tobiko Pesi, the former Kajiado East MP and current nominated Senator under the UDA party. Tobiko, who made history in 2013 as the first elected Maasai woman MP, secured 11.4% of the vote . Her performance is particularly noteworthy given that Kajiado East is the county’s most populous constituency and hosts the bustling town of Kitengela, a demographic powerhouse that could prove decisive in a close contest. Former candidate Dickson Sitei rounds out the field with 5.0%, while 4.3% of voters remain undecided and 1.0% opted for other candidates .
With 15,707 Kenyans having already made their preferences known, the Kajiado governorship race is shaping up to be a multi-cornered contest featuring a blend of veteran experience, incumbent authority, and emerging opposition energy. As the campaign season unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Metito can maintain his commanding lead or if the combined efforts of Seki’s opposition wave, Moshisho’s county machinery, and Tobiko’s populous constituency support can reshape the political landscape ahead of the General Election .
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