The Department of Business Reforms and Transformation (DBRT), in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has released a list of the ten best counties to invest in business in Kenya.
The report, dubbed the County Competitiveness Index (CCI), assesses and ranks counties based on key economic and governance indicators.
The index evaluated how well counties performed across key economic and governance indicators, offering policymakers, investors, and the public a clearer picture of where opportunities and challenges lie.
The CCI assesses counties using a wide set of indicators, including institutions, infrastructure, economic development, human capital, business environment, and climate resilience.
“The County Competitiveness Index (CCI) report serves not only as a diagnostic tool but also as a catalyst for dialogue, innovation, and reform. By identifying strengths, opportunities, and gaps at the county level, it empowers leaders, policymakers, and the private sector to design targeted interventions that foster an enabling business environment, promote job creation, and improve service delivery,” Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said.
According to the CCI, the following counties had the highest scores in competitiveness.
1. Nairobi – 77%
2. Kiambu – 73%
3. Nyeri – 61%
4. Murang’a – 61%
5. Nakuru – 57%
6. Machakos – 56%
7. Mombasa – 53%
8. Kirinyaga – 52%
9. Embu – 51%
10. Tharaka Nithi – 50%
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