BUNGOMA County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

BUNGOMA County

Bungoma County is headquartered in Bungoma, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kanduyi, Kimilili, Webuye East, Webuye West, Bumula, Mt. Elgon, Sirisia, Kabuchai, Tongaren. Its neighbouring counties are Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Busia, West Pokot, Uganda. Bungoma main economic activities are Sugarcane, maize, coffee, dairy, poultry, fishing, manufacturing, cross-border trade.

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47   Wards 878   Primary Schools 9   Constituencies 212   Senior Schools 94   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 78   Clinics 86   Dispensaries 248   Health Centers 10   Hospitals 30   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 2   Tour Operators 84   Accomodations 931   Polling Centers 646,598   Voters

The brief

About Bungoma County

Bungoma County borders Busia, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia and Uganda. Bungoma Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile agricultural land and the slopes of Mount Elgon support maize, sugarcane, coffee, dairy farming and horticulture. The Bukusu community forms the majority of the population, alongside the Sabaot. Tourism is supported by Mount Elgon National Park and cultural attractions. Historically, Bungoma has been an important agricultural frontier and cross-border trading region between Kenya and Uganda.


Population
1,670,570
Area
3,024 km²
Sub-counties
9
Capital
Bungoma

01 · Learning

Education

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Primary schools
878
Secondary schools
212
TVET Colleges
94
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Lwandanyi Secondary School

Lwandanyi · Public · Mixed

Namuningie R.c Primary School

Kibuke · Public · Mixed

Musikoma Rc Primary School

Musikoma · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
78
Health Centres
248
Dispensaries
86
Hospitals
10

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Miluki Dispensary

Mukwa, Kisawayi · Bumula

Tongaren Health Centre

Tongaren, Tongaren · Kimilili Bungoma

Kimaeti Dispensary

Kimaeti, Syombe · Bumula

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:21:10 GMT
    At Least six KCSE candidates in Bungoma South face pregnancy-related challenges - Education News

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma County has signed partnership agreements with four organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery, expand disability services, improve medical training and enhance the use of data in decision-making. Governor Kenneth Lusaka presided over the - Facebook

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma seals partnerships to boost healthcare delivery - Kenya News Agency

    Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma set for 1,800-bed Level 6 teaching and referral hospital - People Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
86
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Charo Kazungu Katana

Tour Guide Driver · Kwale

Princebright Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Everest Group (Kenya) Co.

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:14:46 GMT
    Sakaja moves to end harassment of Nairobi businesses, orders crackdown on rogue liquor inspectors - Capital FM Africa

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:14:01 GMT
    Sakaja warns traders against impostors amid business inspections - Pulse Kenya

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:11:24 GMT
    Nairobi Convenes Neurosurgeons to Bridge Africa’s Specialist Shortage - Business Today Kenya

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:03:58 GMT
    Contractor punctures Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline, triggers fuel leak in Nairobi - The Standard

04 · Development

Development

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
30
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Seeds For Africa -Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

African Community Education Network (Accen)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Upper Eastern Rural Women Empowerment Program

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:37:21 GMT
    𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗗𝗣 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶 Deputy President’s development engagements in Kwale and Kilifi counties, featuring the launch of land title deed issuance and electricity connectivity initiatives. - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:16:44 GMT
    Kenya and Minnesota explore new paths for healthcare partnership - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:42:00 GMT
    PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
47
Polling Centers
931
Voters
646,598

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Chepsitati Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mukuyuni · Kabuchai · Bungoma

Kipsabula Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kapkateny · Mt. Elgon · Bungoma

Chekulo Market - Polling Center/Station

Luuya · Kabuchai · Bungoma

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma politics heats up as Didmus breaks ranks with Wetang'ula - The Standard

    Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto – Fifteen markets to be constructed in Bungoma, three billion provided for the construction - Facebook

    Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Linda Mwananchi releases programme for Bungoma tour - People Daily

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Story Of Ex-Student Leader Baptized By Fire As She Eyes MP Seat Next Year - The Kenya Times