BUSIA County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

BUSIA County

Busia County is headquartered in Busia, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Teso North, Teso South, Nambale, Matayos, Butula, Funyula, Budalangi. Its neighbouring counties are Bungoma, Kakamega, Siaya, Uganda. Busia main economic activities are Cross-border trade, fishing, rice, sugarcane, cassava, maize, livestock, logistics.

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40   Wards 419   Primary Schools 7   Constituencies 92   Senior Schools 32   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 56   Clinics 51   Dispensaries 241   Health Centers 7   Hospitals 25   SHGs 1   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 626   Polling Centers 416,756   Voters

The brief

About Busia County

Busia County is situated along Kenya's border with Uganda, bordering Bungoma, Kakamega, Siaya and Lake Victoria. Busia Town is the county headquarters and one of East Africa's busiest border crossings. Agriculture, fishing, transport and cross-border trade are the pillars of the economy. Major crops include maize, cassava, beans, rice, sugarcane and vegetables. The county is home mainly to the Luhya and Teso communities. Historically, Busia has served as a major gateway connecting Kenya with Uganda and the wider East African region through commerce and cultural exchange.


Population
893,681
Area
1,700 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Busia

01 · Learning

Education

BUSIA County

Statistics

Primary schools
419
Secondary schools
92
TVET Colleges
32
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Namalo Primary School

Bunyala East · Public · Mixed

Lugulu Ac Secondary School

Elugulu · Public · Mixed

Kaukotoit Primary School

Osajai · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

BUSIA County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
56
Health Centres
241
Dispensaries
51
Hospitals
7

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Amase Dispensary

Asinge, Amase · Teso South

Khayo Dispensary

Bukhayo East, Madibo · Nambale

Your Family Clinic

Esikulu, Esikulu · Busia

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:09:00 GMT
    Busia referral hospital receives Sh7.4 million in medical supplies - The Standard Media Group

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:02:01 GMT
    "Every conversation could save a life": How one community mobilizer is helping protect Busia from Mpox - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

    Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 Busia County Director of Public Health Joseph Oprong has dispelled rumours making rounds about a confirmed Ebola virus case in the county. Speaking to the press in his offic - Facebook

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞 - Busia health promoters demand Ebola protective gear - The Eastleigh Voice

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

BUSIA County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
46
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Chicago The Pizza Place Ltd

Restaurant · Nairobi

Jeremiah Irungu Kamitha

Agent · Kenya

Burudani House

Villas · Kilifi

Latest Business News

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    Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi Governor Mung'aro orders crackdown on foreign-owned businesses in Watamu - The Eastleigh Voice

    Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Senate takes parliamentary business to Kilifi - Radiokaya

    Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi County loses salt levy battle as court declares charge illegal - Business Daily

    Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:33:20 GMT
    Senators raise concern over Sh500 million Kilifi Industrial park project - The Standard

04 · Development

Development

BUSIA County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
25
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Sweden Amboseli Association ( Saa)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Healthcare Extension Promotion And Training Organization, Inc - Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Care Heritage Centre

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

BUSIA County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
40
Polling Centers
626
Voters
416,756

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Lwanya Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Matayos South · Matayos · Busia

Ministry Of Public Works - Polling Center/Station

Ang'Orom · Teso South · Busia

Namboboto Girls Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Namboboto Nambuku · Funyula · Busia

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia governor Otuoma warns Opposition against alliance with Gachagua - People Daily

    Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia County Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has urged political leaders to desist from using young people to cause violence. - Facebook

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto targets opposition, Uhuru as he woos Busia ahead of 2027 - Daily Nation

    Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia Woman Rep wants youth empowered to shun political thuggery - Kenya News Agency