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Nairobi County
Capital city county. Financial and administrative hub of Kenya.
78
Composite GQI
Nairobi County has a composite GQI score of 78.0, which places it in the strong governance tier. Components: EC 78.5 (strong), APC 81.2 (strong), LME 74.3 (strong).
Governance Quality Index
79
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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81
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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74
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 Nairobi County compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is the governance score for Nairobi County?
Nairobi County has a composite GQI score of 78.0. This combines Electoral Competition, Administrative Process Compliance, and Last-Mile Execution.
Is Nairobi County a good investment destination?
Nairobi County scores 78.0 — strong governance tier. Positive indicator for long-term investment.
What data does Mulembe Nation track for Nairobi 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 Nairobi County compare to other areas?
Nairobi County scores 78.0 composite GQI. Average across scored areas: 78.0.
