County Chiefs Ranked: Lara Africa Unveils Kenya’s Best Governors, Senators & Women Reps.

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County Chiefs Ranked: Lara Africa Unveils Kenya’s Best Governors, Senators & Women Reps.

Lara leaders addressing the press on the report about the top-performing leaders across the 47 counties in Kenya at their office, Laxcon House in Nairobi.

Nairobi, Kenya – September 2025.

A new nationwide survey by Lara Africa, a leading research and policy think tank, has ranked Kenya’s top-performing governors, senators, and women representatives today at Lara office in Nairobi, spotlighting leaders who have made the most significant impact in their counties.

The survey, conducted using different approaches in August 2025 across all 47 counties, gathered citizens’ views on governance, service delivery, and leadership accountability. According to Joy Wambui, a data analyst at Lara Africa, the findings “reflect how Kenyans feel about their leadership and their willingness to echo public understanding of accountability and progress.”

The rankings placed Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata at the top with a performance score of 72.8%, recognized for his healthcare reforms and social welfare programs, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku followed closely with 70.6%, lauded for infrastructure expansion and water projects as Kisii Governor Simba Arati secured the third position at 68.5%, credited for bold initiatives in agriculture and youth empowerment.

Other governors in the top tier include, Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu with 65.9%, Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay with 65.2%, Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega with 64.8%.

Governor Kang’ata’s flagship programs such as the Kang’ata Care medical insurance scheme covering over 160,000 vulnerable individuals were widely cited by respondents. In Kajiado, Governor Ole Lenku earned praise for upgrading Kajiado Referral Hospital and water distribution projects, while Governor Arati won accolades for establishing an avocado processing plant, cold storage facility, and county-wide water improvement projects.

The Senate rankings saw Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna take the top spot, commended for his active legislative role and strong public representation. He was followed by Hon. Aaron Cheruiyot of Kericho, Hon. Tom Ojienda of Kisumu, Hon. John Methu of Nyandarua, Hon. Richard Onyonka of Kisii, Hon. Wahome Wamatinga of Nyeri and also Hon. Moses Kajwang’ of Homa Bay.

The senators were celebrated for championing county development, oversight, and strong parliamentary debates on national equity.

The survey also highlighted the contributions of women leaders. The top three performers were Hon. Betty Maina of Murang’a, Jane Kagiri of Laikipia and Ruth Odinga of Kisumu.

They were commended for grassroots empowerment initiatives, healthcare advocacy, and youth mentorship programs.

According to The Lara Africa, the report underscores growing public demand for transparency, service delivery, and people-driven leadership. “This proves that Kenyans are watching how their leaders are working across the nation,” Wambui emphasized.

Civil society leader Josephine Waweru also applauded the results, noting: “Mine is to extend my congratulations to the leaders who have shown their work. Their active contribution to national development and equity cannot be ignored.”

Full List of Governors Scoring Above 60% are Hon. Irungu Kang’ata of Murang’a with 72.8%, Hon. Joseph Ole Lenku of Kajiado with 70.6%, Hon. Simba Arati of Kisii with 68.5%, Hon. Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu with 65.9%, Hon. Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay with 65.2%, Hon. Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega with 64.8%, Hon. Muthomi Njuki of Tharaka Nithi with 63.3%, Hon. Kimani Wamatangi of Kiambu with 62.0%, Hon. Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir with 61.7% and Hon. Patrick Ole Ntutu of Narok with 60.5%.

Other notable mentions included Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. of Makueni, Hon. Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga, and Hon. Anyang’ Nyong’o of Kisumu, who scored between 52% and 59%.

This national survey offers both recognition and accountability, reminding county leaders that their performance is under continuous public scrutiny.

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