Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing woman Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak leadership performance survey, earning a 73 percent approval rating from constituents.
The survey, released on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, places Lesuuda ahead of all her female colleagues in the National Assembly, reflecting strong public approval of her leadership, constituency engagement, and service delivery.
The competition at the top was close, with Aldai MP Marianne Kitany finishing second after recording a 72 percent approval rating. Kitui West MP Edith Nyenze claimed third place with 67 percent.
Moiben MP Pylis Bartoo, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, and Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia shared fourth place, with each receiving a 65 percent approval rating.
The rest of the top performers included Kisumu West MP Rosa Akinyi, Makueni MP Suzanne Ndunge, Teso South MP Mary Emase Otucho, and Gilgil MP Martha Wangari, who all posted approval ratings ranging between 62 and 63 percent.
Women MPs Earn High Marks for Leadership and Service Delivery
The findings point to growing public recognition of women lawmakers who remain visible in their constituencies while actively participating in Parliament. According to the survey, many of the highest-ranked MPs have built strong reputations through constituency development projects, legislative contributions, government oversight, and regular engagement with residents.
Infotrak assessed public satisfaction by examining key performance indicators, including service delivery, accessibility, responsiveness to constituents, and the overall quality of representation.
Constituents Demand Greater Accountability
The survey also suggests that Kenyan voters are becoming more demanding when evaluating the performance of their elected leaders.
Beyond development projects, constituents are increasingly judging MPs on how frequently they engage with the public, how quickly they respond to community concerns, how effectively they manage constituency resources, and how actively they contribute to legislation and oversight in Parliament.
The latest rankings reflect these evolving expectations, rewarding lawmakers who maintain a visible presence both in their constituencies and in the National Assembly while delivering measurable results for the people they represent.
