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Majimbo Kalasinga and Didmus Barasa are among the best-performing Western Kenya MPs. [Courtesy]
Bungoma legislators led Western Kenya's showing in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerging among the country's best-performing Members of Parliament.
The survey, conducted between January and May 2026, ranked Kalasinga second nationally with a 78 per cent approval rating, while Barasa placed fifth nationally with 73 per cent. Other highly rated legislators from the region included Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, Teso South MP Mary Emase, Matungu MP Oscar Nabulindo and Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, reflecting a strong performance by Western Kenya leaders.
Barasa also recorded one of the biggest improvements in this year's rankings, climbing from position 160 in the previous survey to fifth nationally. His approval rating rose from 46 per cent to 73 per cent, highlighting growing public confidence in his leadership.
