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

Kapkuseng R.c Primary School

Nomorio · Public · Mixed

Maliki Rising Star Academy Primary School

Naitiri · Private · Mixed

Neema Education Centre Primary School

Kamukuywa · Private · 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

Mayanja Dispensary

Kibabii, Marakaru · Bungoma South

Mabanga Medical Clinic

Bukembe, Namirembe · Bungoma South

Webuye Health Centre

Webuye, Webuye · Bungoma East

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:37:02 GMT
    Heavy rains destroy houses and business premises in Bungoma - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    CA Duale Engages Bungoma Residents on UHC Progress and Health Reforms - health.go.ke

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Malala urges Governor Barasa to engage health workers and end strike - People Daily

    Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma inches closer to hosting Sh8 billion referral hospital - Kenya News Agency

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
86
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Catherine Njeri Ngaruiyah

Agent · Kenya

Pamac Magical Safaris Limited

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Samuel Maina Mutitu

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT
    KQ shakes up top management after acting CEO exit - Business Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
    Lamu refinery races ahead of Uganda’s as Dangote eyes September 30 groundbreaking - The EastAfrican

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    EABL, Kwal brands most targeted by counterfeiters - Daily Nation

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:24 GMT
    Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis - Business Insider Africa

04 · Development

Development

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
30
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Female Agenda Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Friends Of Sister Emily Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Victory Charitable Centre

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:29:14 GMT
    Kenya, South Korea Deepen Ksh129.4B development partnership - People Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:42:28 GMT
    Kenya Pitches Nairobi for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Regional Office - The Kenyan Wallstreet

05 · Politics

Politics

BUNGOMA County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
47
Polling Centers
931
Voters
646,598

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Masunno Primary - Polling Center/Station

Bumula · Bumula · Bungoma

Kikwechi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Maeni · Kimilili · Bungoma

Matisi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Tongaren · Tongaren · Bungoma

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma governor race takes shape as aspirants widen political reach - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Wamalwa gives update on Bungoma politician injured in Homa Bay attack - People Daily

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:08:22 GMT
    Barasa steps up grassroots push for Bungoma bid - PressReader

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
    Pepela ditches Tim Wanyonyi camp amid political alliances shift in Bungoma - standardmedia.co.ke