Murang’a County has emerged as the leading devolved unit in Kenya for job creation, automation, and fast delivery of E-Government services, according to a new ranking released by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat.
Ranking Highlights
Murang’a scored an impressive 98.3%, outperforming other counties in the assessment. The top five performers were:
| County | Score (%) |
|---|---|
| Murang’a | 98.3 |
| Nakuru | 87.3 |
| Kiambu | 83.9 |
| Kisumu | 81.2 |
| Meru/Nairobi | 80.3 |
The evaluation focused on job creation initiatives, ease of accessing services (including online platforms), automation and digitization, and the safety and reliability of revenue systems.
Murang’a’s Strong Performance
Murang’a County excelled across all metrics, with notable achievements including:
- Full automation of services and digitisation of hospital systems
- Revenue growth from KSh. 500 million to over KSh. 1.3 billion without raising taxes or levies
- Smart farmer subsidies under the Inue Mkulima initiative
- Online bursary applications for improved transparency and efficiency
Nairobi and Meru Tie at Fifth Place
Nairobi County tied with Meru at 80.3%, scoring highly in digitisation, revenue growth, and innovation. However, Nairobi’s ranking was affected by weaker performance in job creation and economic empowerment.
Recommendations for Counties
The report recommended:
- Establishing a legal framework to compel counties to automate essential services such as revenue management and health systems
- Regular assessments to identify gaps and adopt new technologies
- Strengthening government-private sector collaboration to boost job creation and entrepreneurship
- Accelerating last-mile internet connectivity in rural and remote areas, particularly in Northern Kenya
Youth Potential and Challenges
The ranking highlighted Kenya’s youth bulge, with a majority of the population under 35 years. While this presents immense potential for innovation and economic growth, it also poses challenges such as unemployment, social unrest, and political instability.
Ultimately, the report emphasized that leadership and good governance remain the cornerstone of effective service delivery in devolved units.
