A recent nationwide performance evaluation conducted by Global Ranking Analysis has revealed the top-performing and least-performing women representatives in Kenya, based on a comprehensive eight-month study spanning from August 2024 to March 2025.
Topping the list is Nyamira County’s Jerusha Mong’ina Momanyi, who emerged as the best performing woman representative with an impressive score of 70.4%. She was closely followed by Mumina Bonaya of Isiolo County, who secured second place with 68.5%, and Ngitit Cecilia Asinyen of Turkana County, who came in third at 66.7%.
Other notable names in the top five include Zamzam Mohamed Chimba of Mombasa County with 64.6% and Busia’s Catherine Omanyo, who ranked fifth with 60.6%.
The study further placed Trans Nzoia’s Lillian Chebet Siyoi in sixth place with 56.4%, followed by Kisii’s Donya Dorice Aburi at 54.5%, Murang’a’s Betty Maina at 50.4%, Mandera’s Kassim Umul Ker Sheikh at 47.6%, and Nandi’s Cynthia Jepkosgei Muge closing the top ten with 45.8%.
Least performing Woman Reps
Closing the top 20 list are Abdullahi Amina Dika of Tana River County who emerged in 15th position with a score of 33.7%, while Elizabeth Karambu Kailemia of Meru County took the 16th position with 30.6%. Fatuma Mohamed Zainab of Migori County was ranked 17th, scoring 25.9%.
Garissa’s Amina Udgoon Siyad was ranked 18th with 22.5%, followed by her Vihiga counterpart Beatrice Adagala, with Kericho’s Beatrice Kemei closing the list at the bottom with 18.8%.
The evaluation was based on a blend of qualitative and quantitative research, which included constituent satisfaction surveys, media coverage analysis, social media engagement, public participation records, parliamentary contributions, and fiscal accountability.
Constituents rated their women representatives on a scale of 1 to 10, capturing various aspects of leadership and development. Additional metrics included ground intelligence, auditor general reports, and progress on development initiatives at the constituency and county levels.
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