Baringo County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Baringo County

Baringo County is headquartered in Kabarnet, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Baringo Central, Baringo North, Baringo South, Mogotio, Eldama Ravine, Tiaty East, Tiaty West. Its neighbouring counties are Turkana, Samburu, Laikipia, Nakuru, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot. Baringo main economic activities are Livestock, pastoralism, crop farming (maize, beans, coffee, fruits), fishing, tourism, mining, renewable energy.

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30   Wards 583   Primary Schools 7   Constituencies 103   Senior Schools 27   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 58   Clinics 152   Dispensaries 248   Health Centers 7   Hospitals 12   SHGs 1   Tour Guides/Drivers 4   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 1020   Polling Centers 281,053   Voters

The brief

About Baringo County

Baringo County is located in Kenya's Rift Valley region, bordering Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, Samburu, Nakuru and Kericho counties. Kabarnet is the county headquarters. The county features highlands, escarpments, semi-arid plains, forests and Lake Baringo, one of Kenya's major freshwater lakes. Communities include the Tugen, Pokot, Ilchamus and Endorois. Agriculture, livestock keeping, fishing, beekeeping and tourism are the principal economic activities. Lake Baringo supports fisheries, birdlife and eco-tourism. Historically, the county has archaeological significance and a long tradition of pastoral livelihoods, while continuing to invest in conservation, agriculture and infrastructure.


Population
666,763
Area
10,985 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kabarnet

01 · Learning

Education

Baringo County

Statistics

Primary schools
583
Secondary schools
103
TVET Colleges
27
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Sesoi Primary School

Baringo North · Public · Mixed

Kapchomuso Mixed Day Secondary School

Orokwo · Public · Mixed

Kabartonjo Vocational Training Center

· Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Baringo County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
58
Health Centres
248
Dispensaries
152
Hospitals
7

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kipcherere Dispensary

Saimo, Kipcherere · Baringo North

Komolion Dispensary

Mukutani, Mukutani · East Pokot

Sogon Dispensary

Ewalel, Sogon · Baringo Central

Latest Health News

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    Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:49:20 GMT
    Fresh fears as cracks emerge at new Baringo Level 4 hospital weeks after Eastleigh tragedy - People Daily

    Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PROMOTING HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH INTEGRATED COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN BARINGO COUNTY - Ministry of Defence – Kenya

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Full List Of SHA-Accredited Health Facilities In Baringo County - The Kenya Times

    Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    The empty clinics failing Baringo's poor - Daily Nation

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Baringo County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
49
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Lenny Nkoitoi Letasuna

Tour Guide Driver · Narok

John Lenkoko Tinka

Tour Guide Driver · Narok

Caroline Nyakio Muriithi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
    Absa exits Kenya insurance after Sh3bn buyout by Mudavadi group - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:24:27 GMT
    Global economic shocks affect lives of ordinary residents - Kenya News Agency

04 · Development

Development

Baringo County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
12
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Network Of Aids Researchers Of East And Southern Africa (Naresa)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Global Initiative For Self Empowerment

Non-Profit · Kenya

Centre For Acquatic Biosystems And Resource Utilization (Cabru)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    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 20:23:38 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

Baringo County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
30
Polling Centers
1,020
Voters
281,053

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Seguton Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Lembus · Eldama Ravine · Baringo

Chemogoch Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mogotio · Mogotio · Baringo

Kabilany Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bartabwa · Baringo North · Baringo

Latest Political News

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    Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto-Moi fallout: How their political deal collapsed after Baringo by-election - People Daily

    Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto's unfulfilled promises behind Gideon Moi's exit in the Baringo by-election - The Standard

    Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Why more than 50 Baringo women are seeking 2027 political office - Daily Nation

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Call for political tolerance dominate Mashujaa Celebrations in Baringo - Kenya News Agency