L-R: Governors Paul Otuoma (Busia), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Irungu Kang'ata (Murang'a), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and Mutahi Kahiga of Nyeri county display certificates presented by Infotrak for best performing counties, February 11, 2025. /HANDOUTMurang’a, Homa Bay and Kirinyaga have emerged among the top three best-performing counties in Kenya.
In the latest survey report released Tuesday by research firm Infotrak, Murang’a scored 52 per cent followed by Homa Bay at 51 per cent.
Kirinyaga and Trans Nzoia tied at position three with a 48 per cent approval rating; Nyeri, Kisii, and Kisumu tied at 47 per cent performance rating.
The survey, conducted between October and December 2024, sampled 36,200 Kenyans across all counties.
The survey covered 12 core devolved functions among them health, agriculture, education, energy, water, roads and transport, environment, trade and tourism, housing, planning and development.
Kirinyaga had the best performance in almost all the sectors after ranking third in health, trade and tourism, roads and transport, water and sanitation, social services, and planning.
It also ranked in top 10 positions in agriculture, education, sports and culture, lands and settlements, and housing.
Governor Anne Waiguru said the rankings reflect the county's commitment to better education, infrastructure, quality healthcare, improved water access, and general empowerment of the people.
“We have worked consistently, and you can see the numbers have been improving, and I want to thank my team for the effort that they have put. Numbers don’t lie and residents of Kirinyaga appreciate the work we have been doing,” Waiguru said.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru receives a certificate of recognition following an Infotrak survey that ranked her county the third best porforming, February 11, 2025. /HANDOUT
She said counties have their own challenges among them inadequate resources, but asked fellow governors to continue prioritising development.
The CountyTrak Index 2024, is a nationwide survey that evaluates public perception of county governments' performance.
The results show that 73 per cent of Kirinyaga residents believe the county has improved since the introduction of devolution in 2013.
Furthermore, 63 per cent feel that the current county government under governor Waiguru is performing better than the previous administration.
Governor Waiguru said her administration has focused on key development pillars that have significantly improved the livelihoods of Kirinyaga residents.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru speaks during the release of Infotrak survey that ranked her county among top three best performing, February 11, 2025. /HANDOUT
In the agriculture sector, Waiguru attributed the success to the Wezesha Kirinyaga programme, which has empowered farmers through initiatives in tomato, fish, avocado, and beekeeping value chains.
The programme has also increased agricultural productivity and market access for farmers.
Waiguru said investment in healthcare, including the expansion of Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, construction of 20 dispensaries and maternity wards has ensured better medical services for residents.
The county has also improved access to quality and affordable healthcare through better-equipped facilities and an increased workforce.
