Kenya among Africa’s 10 best-governed countries despite decline in security, rule of law

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.