Murang’a County has been ranked the top-performing devolved unit in Kenya for service automation and job creation, according to a new report by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat released on 24 February 2026.
Murang’a led with a score of 98.3%, significantly outperforming other top counties like Nakuru (87.3%), Kiambu (83.9%), Kisumu (81.2%), and Meru (81%).
The county was lauded for achieving full automation of services, including digitising hospital operations (making them paperless) and implementing online systems for building permits and bursary applications.
Through automation, Murang’a increased its own-source revenue from approximately Ksh 500 million to over Ksh 1.3 billion without raising taxes.
Programs such as Inua Mkulima, which provides quarterly subsidies directly to farmers via mobile phones, were cited as benchmark models for rural digital transformation.
While top-tier counties showed rapid progress, the report highlighted a significant disparity in the adoption of e-government services:Six counties (representing 4.3% of the total) scored below 40%, with Wajir, Garissa, West Pokot, and Tana River identified as the lowest-performing in automation and job creation initiatives.
Only about 15% of counties scored above 80%, while over 36% fell into the moderate range (40–59%), reflecting a “crawling stage” for ICT implementation in many rural areas.
By Anthony Solly
