5 Aug 2019
Mufutu, Bungoma: What's In A Name? How Mufutu Estate Came To Be - A Tale Of A Tree and The Birth Of A Town
By the 1962 census, Bungoma had a population of 1589. In the early eighties, this had…
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Bungoma County
County in western Kenya. Home to Bukusu and Tachoni communities. Site of 1895 Chetambe War.
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Composite GQI
Bungoma County has a composite GQI score of 62.4, which indicates moderate governance — functional but with room for improvement. Components: EC 65.2 (moderate), APC 59.8 (moderate), LME 62.1 (moderate).
Governance Quality Index
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EC — Electoral Competition
How fairly and freely elections are run in this area. We look at whether voter rolls are complete,…
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APC — Administrative Process Compliance
Whether the government of this administrative unit follows its own rules. The law requires public participation forums before…
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LME — Last-Mile Execution
Whether money allocated to this area actually reaches the people it was meant for. We look at both…
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How Bungoma County compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is the governance score for Bungoma County?
Bungoma County has a composite GQI score of 62.4. This combines Electoral Competition, Administrative Process Compliance, and Last-Mile Execution.
Is Bungoma County a good investment destination?
Bungoma County scores 62.4 — moderate governance. Conduct specific due diligence before committing capital.
What data does Mulembe Nation track for Bungoma County?
The Sentinel Framework tracks electoral competition, administrative process compliance, and last-mile execution. Data sources include IEBC, Controller of Budget, Auditor-General, and health and education management systems. Updated quarterly.
How does Bungoma County compare to other areas?
Bungoma County scores 62.4 composite GQI. Average across scored areas: 62.4.
