Editor's Review

Other governors outside the top five who got notable mentions were Homabay’s Gladys Wanga and Meru’s Kawira Mwangaza.

A poll done by research firm, Politrack Africa has revealed five governors who are considered the most transformative county bosses in 2024.

In the poll released on Monday, November 25, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa emerged as the most transformative governor with an approval rating of 76.5 per cent from his county residents.

Barasa was credited for his initiatives in health, agricultural modernisation and revenue enhancement through automation of revenue collection systems.

In second place was Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki who garnered an approval rating of 75.1 per cent.

File image of  Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.

Narok’s county boss Patrick Ole Ntutu came in third with an approval rating of 73.2 per cent from his county residents.

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi was ranked as the 4th most transformative governor followed by Nandi Governor Stephen Sang who had an approval rating of 67.5 per cent.

"Among the projects that were noted by respondents include agricultural value addition and urban planning and sports development in the county," read the poll in part.

Other notable governors who made it to the top 10 were Homabay’s Gladys Wanga and Meru’s Kawira Mwangaza who were ranked at positions six and seven respectively.

Governors Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira), Abdi Hassan Guyo (Isiolo) and James Orengo (Siaya) also made it to the top 10.