Agriculture remains the main source of income for many people in the world especially the rural populace. Yet the continued existence of substandard agricultural extension services provided by government has many rural farmers realizing poor crop yields and meager disposal incomes. The emergence of community based organizations (CBOs) providing agricultural extension services, is thought to cure these societal concern. This study investigated the relationship between operational frameworks and performance of community based organizations implementing agricultural extension services in Buuri Sub County in Meru County. The study is pivoted on one theory; Core Competencies Theory. Descriptive survey research design guided the study. Target population consisted of 1,870 respondents of whom 62 were community based organizations' officials and 1,808 members. The study's sample size was made up of 319 respondents and Stratified sampling was employed to classify CBOs in 3 strata based on their main value chains and final subjects selected using Simple random sampling technique. Primary data was collected through the use of questionnaires for registered CBOs' members and an interview guide for CBOs' officials. Quantitative data was analyzed making use of descriptive statistics while qualitative data was outlined in descriptions guided by themes under investigation. The study established that the use of information communication technologies (ICT), working monitoring and evaluation systems, recruitment of qualified staff and a clear organizational structure all exhibited a relationship with the performance of CBOs providing agricultural extension services. The study concluded that operational frameworks had a pivotal role in performance of CBOs providing agricultural extension services as they promoted a corporate culture and integrated principles of good governance in the organizations. The study recommends that to attain set out goals and excellent performance, CBOs in the study locale must have strong operational frameworks in place.