Kenya among Africa's 10 best-governed countries despite decline in security, rule of law
Kenya ranked ahead of its neighbours, including Tanzania and Uganda.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopters perform an aerial display and fly-past during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on December 12, 2025. Kenya ranked ahead of its neighbours, including Tanzania and Uganda.
Kenya has retained its position among Africa's 10 best-governed countries, ranking tenth out of 54 in a new continental assessment that nevertheless exposed growing weaknesses in security, the rule of law, media freedom, accountability and public procurement.
The 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), released by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, awarded Kenya 61 points out of 100, placing it above the continental average of 50.1 and the Eastern Africa regional average of 47.5.
But the Ibrahim Index report pokes holes in the country’s state of security, ranks Mauritius continent’s best governed.
The country is ranked 33rd among 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
It uses 23 indicators, including domestic conflict, societal safety and militarisation.
President Museveni personally drove the response by establishing a scientific committee.
Kenya’s top universities trail regional rivals in the latest rankings.
Corporal Stanley Wachira testified that it was too dark and smoky to determine the cause of the blaze.
This has heightened national concern over the safety of security officers.
Starting with just Sh9,750, the enterprise has grown into a 1,000-capacity facility.
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