Murang’a Ranks Top in Latest Kenya Vision 2030 County Automation Index: Kenya's Devolution Enters Digital Era

In Summary 

• Kenya Vision 2030 has released its latest county index assessing automation, service delivery, and employment creation across all 47 counties.
• Counties investing in digital platforms and citizen experience are recording stronger overall performance, though gaps in employment strategies persist.
• Murang’a County topped the Ranking with a score of  98.3% for automation, e-government, and employment creation performance.

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Kenya’s devolution agenda is steadily moving into a new digital phase following the release of the latest County Rapid Assessment on Automation of Citizen Service Delivery and Employment Creation by the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat.

The report, officially launched by the Director General of Kenya Vision 2030 yesterday in Nairobi, evaluates how counties are leveraging automation and digital platforms to enhance service delivery, strengthen citizen engagement, and stimulate job creation. It offers a structured and comparative assessment of performance across all 47 counties, positioning technology as a central pillar in modern governance.

According to the findings, counties that have deliberately invested in automation, e-government systems, and improved citizen experience tend to achieve stronger overall performance. Digital transformation, the report notes, has enabled faster access to services, improved administrative efficiency, and greater transparency in public service management. However, the assessment also identifies persistent gaps, particularly in employment creation strategies and weak institutionalization of data systems in several counties, which continue to hinder sustained progress.

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Importantly, the Secretariat cautions that automation is not a standalone solution. While digital tools and platforms can enhance efficiency, they must be anchored in strong leadership, sound governance frameworks, and long-term strategic planning to yield meaningful socio-economic impact. Technology, the report underscores, is an enabler—not a substitute—for institutional reform and accountability.

With a significant proportion of Kenya’s population under the age of 35, the assessment highlights a major demographic opportunity. Counties are encouraged to channel investments toward youth-driven innovation ecosystems, digital skills development, and enterprise support to unlock inclusive growth and employment opportunities. Harnessing youthful talent, creativity, and adaptability is seen as central to translating automation gains into broad-based economic empowerment.

In the latest rankings, Meru County emerged among the top performers, securing 5th position nationally with a score of 80.3% for its performance in automation of government services, e-government implementation, and employment creation initiatives. The ranking reflects notable progress in integrating digital systems within county operations and aligning service delivery with employment-focused strategies.

The County Rapid Assessment forms part of Kenya Vision 2030’s broader mandate to monitor flagship programmes, promote public sector reforms, and enhance accountability within devolved units. As counties continue to digitize their operations, the index provides both a benchmark for performance and a roadmap for areas requiring reform.

The full report is available here