Senate Ranking: Bottom 5 Governors in performance

The Parliamentary Budget Office has ranked five Kenyan governors as the lowest-performing in the country based on a 2026 fiscal management assessment. Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o placed last, with all five counties receiving a 'D' grade for their use of public resources.
Why it matters
This ranking serves as a critical accountability mechanism for local government fiscal responsibility and public service delivery in Kenya.
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has been ranked the lowest-performing governor in the latest Senate county performance assessment by the Parliamentary Budget Office.
He is followed by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
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