Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Kenya has been ranked among the lowest-performing countries globally in matters of governance, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).
Kenya was placed 98th out of 120 Governments
assessed in the annual report, which measures state effectiveness through 35
indicators grouped into seven pillars.
The CGGI assesses both Government capabilities and
real-world outcomes, with a central focus on whether leadership enables
citizens to “rise.”
Kenya scored poorly in several categories, with its lowest
ranking in Leadership and Foresight, where it was placed 111th.
This pillar evaluates ethical leadership, long-term
planning, adaptability, and innovation.
Kenya also ranked 102nd in Strong Institutions,
which measures the effectiveness of the public sector, and 101st in
the Marketplace pillar, covering investment, property rights, infrastructure,
and regulatory stability.
In Outcomes for Citizens, which assesses delivery of
services like healthcare, education, and equality, Kenya placed 95th,
while it ranked 96th in Legal and Regulatory Governance.
Its best performance was in Financial Stewardship, where it
was ranked 85th, reflecting comparatively better debt and budget
management.
Regionally, Kenya lags behind peers such as Rwanda (63rd),
South Africa (77th), and Tanzania (78th).
Mauritius leads Africa at 51st globally.
The CGGI notes that Africa recorded the lowest average
governance scores worldwide, with only Rwanda and Tanzania improving between
2021 and 2025.
Globally, Singapore retained the top spot, followed by
Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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