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According to the County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report, Nandi County achieved the highest development absorption rate in the country at 55 percent. Meru and Wajir counties followed closely with rates of 54 percent each, while Marsabit County recorded a rate of 51 percent. These four counties are the only ones to exceed the 50 percent mark in development spending.

A report by Nextier has indicated that in May 2026, Nigeria experienced 279 kidnappings and 842 fatalities resulting from 156 violent incidents. These statistics highlight a deteriorating security situation in the country, according to the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database.