Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is the most popular Mt Kenya politician, according to a new poll by the Consortium of Researchers on Governance, released on Tuesday.

Conducted between between 19th to 29th March 2024, the survey tracked the region’s elected
leader’s popularity and approval ratings, concerning the implementation of their 2022 campaign pledges.

According to the study, 86 percent of the respondents considered the deputy president as the region’s leader who has demonstrated a commitment to provide a solution to some issues facing the Mt Kenya region and offering a solution.

Some of the cross-cutting issues directly touching on the residents of Mt Kenya currently being tackled by DP Gachagua include ongoing reforms in the tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia, and dairy sectors.

Consortium of Researchers on Governance informed all its respondents of the intent and requirements of the survey and agreed without any perceived pressure or inducement.

All participants were guaranteed their right to refuse to engage in or to withdraw from this survey at any time.

A total of 4,000 respondents (registered voters) were targeted in the 10 Mt Kenya Counties, with 3,540 contacted and 3,266 interviewed.