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According to the 2026 County Development Index (CDI), which evaluates counties on a scale of zero to one where scores nearer one indicate stronger performance and those closer to zero represent weaker performance, Kwale ranks as the least conducive county for business with a score of 0.014
It is followed closely by Taita Taveta (0.013), Marsabit (0.013), Mandera (0.013), and West Pokot (0.012)
Further down the list are Garissa scoring 0.01, Wajir at 0.008, Lamu at 0.003, and Isiolo recording the lowest score of 0.002