Kenya
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 50.8 (2025). World rank 133 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 17 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 30.8 (2025). World rank 159 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 30 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 49.1 (2025). World rank 123 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 13 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 19.7% → 23.4%, rule of law 48.2 → 50.8 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 28.4 → 30.8 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and rule of law.
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- William Ruto
- Head of government
- William Ruto
- Independence
- December 12, 1963
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 23.4% 2025