Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has been ranked among Kenya’s top-performing county chiefs in the latest Infotrak Governor Performance Index, placing him in the country’s top 25 governors.
The survey released on Tuesday shows Ayacko tied in 19th position with a 55 per cent performance rating alongside Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi.
The latest ranking places Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata at the top of the national list after scoring 80 per cent, followed by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya with 76 per cent and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi in third place with 71 per cent.
Ayacko’s position in the survey comes as his administration continues implementing development projects across the county in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and water services.
According to Infotrak, the Governor Performance Index assessed county bosses using six key indicators: delivery on campaign promises, transparency and accountability, visible development and public benefit, prudent management of public funds, accessibility and responsiveness to citizens, as well as media visibility.
The research was conducted between January and May 2026 across all 47 counties, covering all 290 constituencies and 1,450 wards. It sampled 36,200 respondents, with each county treated as an independent survey universe and assigned between 600 and 2,000 respondents depending on its population size. Data was collected through Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) and analysed using SPSS.
The findings offer one of the most comprehensive public assessments of county leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Ayacko emerging among the governors receiving above-average public approval nationwide.
