Eric Omondi Leads Lang’ata MP Race: New 2026 Opinion Poll

A new opinion poll conducted on 19 February 2026 shows comedian and activistErick Omondi leading the race for Member of Parliament in Lang’ata Constituency.

According to the survey results, Omondi, who is running as an independent candidate under the “No Party” banner, has garnered 40.2 per cent of the vote. This translates to 2,100 respondents backing his candidacy.

Breakdown of the Results

The poll places other contenders as follows:

Hon. Aabas Kh… of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) — 30.3% (1,579 votes)
Daniel Kipchirchir of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) — 12.2% (634 votes)
Virginia Githinji (Independent) — 12.0% (625 votes)
Undecided voters — 3.4% (179 respondents)
Other candidates — 2.0%

The findings indicate a 9.9 percentage-point gap between Omondi and his closest challenger, placing him in a clear first position at this stage.

Oppinion Poll // Langata Parliamentary seat

Growing Political Interest

Omondi has, in recent years, increased his presence in civic and social activism. Through his “Sisi Kwa Sisi” initiative, he has organised fundraising drives and public campaigns focused on social welfare and youth empowerment.

His visibility in community initiatives has contributed to heightened political speculation about a potential parliamentary bid.

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Lang’ata Constituency, located in Nairobi County, is considered a competitive political seat due to its diverse voter base and high urban population.

The constituency has previously elected leaders from major political parties, making independent candidacies relatively rare but not unprecedented.

Race Still Open

Despite Omondi’s current lead, the poll also shows that a section of voters remains undecided. The 3.4 per cent yet to choose a candidate, alongside the 2.0 per cent backing other contenders, could influence the outcome depending on how the campaigns evolve.

Opinion polls provide a snapshot of voter sentiment at a specific moment and may shift as candidates intensify outreach efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election cycle.

The survey results suggest that while Omondi currently holds a significant advantage, competition among party-backed and independent candidates remains active in the Lang’ata race.