Bomet County Leader Ratings Released by New Pollster

A graphic circulating on Facebook, which purports to display ratings of Bomet County leaders by Mizani Africa Research Company, has been determined to be false. The graphic includes alleged survey results for the Bomet County governor, woman representative, and Senate races, as well as parliamentary contests in Bomet East, Konoin, Chepalungu, and Sotik Constituencies.

The Claim

The Facebook post, accompanied by a graphic, claims to present poll results from Mizani Africa Research Company regarding Bomet County leaders. The post is labeled “Mizani Bomet County polls.”

The Findings

Despite being attributed to Mizani Africa, the poll does not appear on the firm’s official website, where they typically release research findings. Similarly, the survey is not present on Mizani Africa’s Facebook page or X (formerly Twitter) account, platforms they regularly use for publishing such data.

On December 31, 2025, Mizani Africa disowned the poll on X, warning the public against relying on it. The firm stated that the poll was unauthorized, inaccurate, and should be considered fake. They indicated that their verified Bomet County poll was still underway and would be released through their official platforms.

PesaCheck examined the graphic and concluded that it is FAKE.

Methodology

This post is part of an ongoing series of PesaCheck fact-checks examining content flagged as potential misinformation on Facebook and other social media platforms. PesaCheck partners with Facebook and similar platforms to help sort fact from fiction by providing deeper insight and context to posts. Individuals can report suspected fake or false information on Facebook. More information on PesaCheck’s methodology can be found on their website.