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EC · Sentinel GQI Component
Makueni County
Electoral Competition
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Data collection in progress
Score — Makueni County
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First measurement period
Average across scored areas
71.4
3 areas with data
Rank
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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.
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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 |
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| Electoral Competition composite | — | — | Sentinel v1.0 | Verified |
| Measurement basis | — | Official records only | Sentinel v1.0 | Published |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Electoral Competition score measure for Makueni County?
The Electoral Competition (EC) index measures how fairly and freely elections are run in Makueni 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 Makueni County compare to the regional average on Electoral Competition?
Comparative data is available for scored administrative areas. Makueni County will be compared once full regional data is collected.
What data sources does Mulembe Nation use to score Electoral Competition in Makueni 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 Makueni County reflects the most recent available period. Major governance events may trigger off-cycle updates.
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