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EC · Sentinel GQI Component
Bungoma County
Electoral Competition
65.2
Score — Bungoma County
65.2
Data: Q4 2025
First measurement period
Average across scored areas
71.4
3 areas with data
Rank
#3
of 3 scored areas
What this index measures:
How fairly and freely elections are run in this area. We look at whether voter rolls are complete, how many candidates stood, how many results were disputed in court, and whether electoral officials followed the law on timing and process. A high score means elections here are competitive and broadly trusted. A low score means there were significant problems.
Technical definition:
Measures the quality and legitimacy of electoral processes at the relevant administrative scale. Covers voter registration completeness, candidate field diversity, electoral dispute rates and resolution, turnout relative to registration, and compliance with statutory electoral timelines.
How to read the score: 80 or above indicates competitive elections with low dispute rates and high statutory compliance. Below 40 indicates significant process failures.
Primary data sources: Electoral commission records (Kenya IEBC, Uganda EC, Rwanda NEC), court records of electoral petitions, gazette notices of election results.
Full methodology →Investment context
Bungoma County has a moderate electoral competition score of 65.2. Democratic processes are functional but there are areas of improvement. Dispute rates or compliance gaps warrant monitoring for investors with a medium-to-long-term horizon.
Sectors to consider:
Development finance with governance conditionality
Civil society partnerships
Investment context is derived from governance scores using a templated framework. It does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct independent due diligence. Contact us for bespoke analysis.
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Events, decisions, and verified community observations that shape this score.
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Constituent variables and audit data
The specific data points, audit findings, and sub-indicators that underlie this score.
| Variable | Period | Value | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral Competition composite | Q4 2025 | 65.2 | COB Q4 2025 | Verified |
| Measurement basis | — | Official records only | Sentinel v1.0 | Published |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Electoral Competition score measure for Bungoma County?
The Electoral Competition (EC) index measures how fairly and freely elections are run in Bungoma County. How fairly and freely elections are run in this area. We look at whether voter rolls are complete, how many candidates stood, how many results were disputed in court, and whether electoral officials followed the law on timing and process. A high score means elections here are competitive and broadly trusted. A low score means there were significant problems.
How does Bungoma County compare to the regional average on Electoral Competition?
Bungoma County scores 65.2 on Electoral Competition. The average across all scored areas is 71.4. Bungoma County is below the average.
What data sources does Mulembe Nation use to score Electoral Competition in Bungoma County?
Electoral commission records (Kenya IEBC, Uganda EC, Rwanda NEC), court records of electoral petitions, gazette notices of election results.
How often is the Electoral Competition score updated?
Sentinel Index scores are updated quarterly where source data is available. The current score for Bungoma County reflects Q4 2025. Major governance events may trigger off-cycle updates.
