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15th August 2025

The 3-Year Scorecard:
Evaluating Governors’ Performance Rating Since Aug 2022

An evaluation of Kenyan governors' performance based on public opinion since August 2022, covering key devolved functions and governance indicators.

Research Methodology
sample Size
4,805 respondents across 47 counties (proportional to population size)
period
Aug 3 – Aug 11, 2025
method
Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI)
Key Findings
  • Top 5 happiest counties: West Pokot, Kwale, Kiambu, Narok, Homabay
  • Least happy counties: Nyamira, Kericho, Isiolo, Nairobi, Bomet
  • 61.8% of first-term governors' constituents would re-elect them in 2027
  • 22% of second-term governors' constituents would elect them to another position
  • Top performing governors include Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Irungu Kang’ata (Murang’a), and Gladys Wanga (Homabay)
Key Observations
  • Women governors outperform male counterparts
  • First-time governors perform better than second-term governors
  • Governor-assembly wrangles hinder development
  • Early 2027 politics already impacting county progress
  • Devolution has benefited society but corruption remains a major barrier
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