Ndeti, Wamatangi top Timely Kenya’s fourth-year devolution scorecard
The findings offer a snapshot of how residents rate county leadership and service delivery four years after the August 2022 General Election.
Nairobi, Kenya - October 14 - Four years after the 2022 General Election, a new survey reveals the performance of Kenya's county governors in delivering services across key sectors. The Devolution Scorecard, conducted by Timely Kenya, polled 3,303 residents from all 47 counties between September 21 and October 12, 2026, and found that 55.9% of respondents believe devolution is working.
Notable top performers include Governors Wavinya Ndeti of Machakos (68%), Kimani Wamatangi of Kiambu (67.8%), and Irungu Kang'ata of Murang'a (64.4%). George Natembeya of Trans Nzoia (61%) and Ochilo Ayacko of Migori (58.4%) also scored high. Isaac Mutuma of Meru rounded out the top five with an estimated 58% score. Despite these positive ratings, public opinion on devolution remains divided, with 39% of respondents saying it is not working.
Health, education, and job creation were identified as areas where county governments were perceived to be lagging, while county roads, agriculture, and water were noted as sectors where devolution had made an impact. The survey highlights persistent concerns about the quality of essential public services and highlights corruption, poor planning, and inadequate oversight as major challenges facing devolution.
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