In a landscape often clouded by political rhetoric, data has identified Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and his Sports counterpart Elijah Mwangi as the administration’s most effective technocrats. The two senior officials tied for the top spot in the latest national performance survey, signaling a shift in how public service delivery is being measured.

Released this week by Politrack Africa, the survey cuts through the noise of public office, pinpointing exactly who is delivering on the government’s bottom line: service to the citizen. For the average Kenyan, these rankings are more than just numbers—they reflect the efficiency of passport issuance, the safety of neighborhoods, and the state of sporting infrastructure for the youth.

The Leaders of the Pack

The assessment, which scrutinized the output of 20 Principal Secretaries, saw both Omollo and Mwangi secure a leading score of 69.7%. This tie at the summit suggests a rigorous focus on two of the country's most volatile and visible sectors: internal security and youth development.

Hot on their heels was Dr. Esther Muhoria, the Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Scoring 67.2%, Dr. Muhoria’s podium finish highlights the administration's aggressive push toward technical skills development as a remedy for unemployment.

• Raymond Omollo (Interior): 69.7%
• Elijah Mwangi (Sports): 69.7%
• Dr. Esther Muhoria (TVET): 67.2%

Methodology: Beyond Popularity

Politrack Africa emphasized that these rankings were not a popularity contest. Instead, the firm deployed a weighted scoring system designed to strip away PR spin and evaluate actual administrative impact. The methodology focused on four critical pillars that determine the health of a state department.

According to the report, the PSs were stress-tested against:

• Core Mandate Delivery: Are they actually doing the job described in their appointment letters?
• Strategic Leadership: The ability to steer their departments through crises and budget constraints.
• Innovation and Digital Transformation: How well they are modernizing services (e.g., digitizing records).
• Integrity and Public Accountability: Transparency in utilizing public funds.

This data-driven approach offers a stark mirror to the public service, separating those who work quietly to move the needle from those who merely occupy the office. As the fiscal year progresses, the pressure will mount on the remaining Principal Secretaries to bridge the gap between policy papers and tangible results for the taxpayer.