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LME · Sentinel GQI Component
Kakamega County
Last-Mile Execution
68.9
Score — Kakamega County
68.9
Data: Q4 2025
First measurement period
Average across scored areas
68.4
3 areas with data
Rank
#2
of 3 scored areas
What this index measures:
Whether money allocated to this area actually reaches the people it was meant for. We look at both how much of the budget was spent and the quality of what that spending delivered. Spending 95% of a budget on projects that do not function scores lower than spending 80% on things that actually work — functioning health facilities, repaired roads, stocked schools.
Technical definition:
Measures the efficiency of resource delivery from budget allocation to frontline service availability. Covers budget absorption rates adjusted for audit quality, functional facility rates in health, education, and water, and service continuity indicators.
How to read the score: Accounts for the quality of expenditure, not only absorption volume. High absorption with high audit irregularities scores lower than moderate absorption with clean audit.
Primary data sources: National treasury budget execution reports, audit institutions, health information systems, education management systems, community monitoring submissions.
Full methodology →Investment context
Kakamega County has a moderate Last-Mile Execution score of 68.9. Budget absorption is reasonable but quality of delivery varies. There are specific infrastructure gaps that could be addressed through targeted investment, particularly in health facility supply chains and road maintenance.
Sectors to consider:
Infrastructure gap financing
Health supply chain improvements
Agricultural input distribution
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.
Ground truth — what is happening on the ground
Events, decisions, and verified community observations that shape this score.
May 2026
Today,together with Mr. Patrick Kilemi, CBS,Principal Secretary for the State Department for Co-operatives and Ms. Susan Mang’eni, CBS,Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development,I [Hon Wycliffe A. Oparanya, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development. Governor-Emeritus of Kakamega County. Former Min of Planning & National Development] appeared before the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Ikolomani Member of Parliament,Hon. Bernard Shinali during the consideration of the Financial Year 2026/27 Annual Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.
I emphasized that the Ministry’s programmes must deliver real value to Kenyans at the grassroots.Whether through cooperatives or MSMEs, our focus is on the farmer, the trader, the artisan, the youth entrepreneur, the woman in business,the SACCO member and the small producer working to improve their livelihood.
On cooperatives,I highlighted the importance of the cooperative model in supporting smallholder farmers, especially in coffee and dairy, through aggregation, access to credit, value addition and stronger market linkages. I also appealed for support to the Coffee Cherry Fund, coffee seedlings, the coffee debt waiver and other interventions that directly cushion farmers.
On MSMEs, I noted that the Hustler Fund continues to meet a real need among small traders and low income earners. I also called for enhanced support to Uwezo Fund, NYOTA, Kenya Industrial Estates, Constituency Industrial Development Centres and the East African Community MSME Trade Fair, which remain critical in supporting enterprise growth, industrialization and market access.
As a Ministry,our commitment is to ensure that public resources translate into visible service, real opportunity and practical impact for Kenyans.
I thank the Committee for its continued guidance and support as we work together to strengthen cooperatives, MSMEs and livelihoods across the country.
Source: social media public
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last-Mile Execution composite | Q4 2025 | 68.9 | COB Q4 2025 | Verified |
| Measurement basis | — | Official records only | Sentinel v1.0 | Published |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Last-Mile Execution score tell us about Kakamega County?
Whether money allocated to this area actually reaches the people it was meant for. We look at both how much of the budget was spent and the quality of what that spending delivered. Spending 95% of a budget on projects that do not function scores lower than spending 80% on things that actually work — functioning health facilities, repaired roads, stocked schools.
Is Kakamega County a good destination for logistics and supply chain investment?
Kakamega County has a moderate Last-Mile Execution score of 68.9. Infrastructure delivery is functional but investors should assess specific sector gaps before committing capital.
What sources does Mulembe Nation use to measure Last-Mile Execution?
National treasury budget execution reports, audit institutions, health information systems, education management systems, community monitoring submissions.
Does the LME score account for community health infrastructure?
Yes. The Last-Mile Execution index covers functional facility rates in health, education, and water alongside budget absorption quality. Health facility drug stock availability and NEMIS education management data are among the primary sources.
