Bomet County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Bomet County

Bomet County is headquartered in Bomet, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bomet Central, Bomet East, Chepalungu, Konoin, Sotik. Its neighbouring counties are Kericho, Nyamira, Narok, Nakuru. Bomet main economic activities are Tea farming, dairy farming, maize, horticulture, livestock, avocado, trade.

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26   Wards 476   Primary Schools 5   Constituencies 139   Senior Schools 38   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 48   Clinics 100   Dispensaries 244   Health Centers 4   Hospitals 34   SHGs 2   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 34   Accomodations 663   Polling Centers 376,985   Voters

The brief

About Bomet County

Bomet County is located in Kenya's South Rift region, bordering Kericho, Narok, Nyamira and Nakuru counties. Bomet Town is the county headquarters. The county is characterized by fertile highlands, rolling hills, rivers and a cool climate suitable for agriculture. The Kipsigis community forms the majority of the population. Tea is the leading cash crop, while dairy farming, maize, potatoes, horticulture and poultry also contribute significantly to the economy. Rich Kalenjin traditions are preserved through music, dance and oral history. Historically, Bomet has grown into an important agricultural county known for tea production, education and expanding infrastructure.


Population
875,689
Area
2,507 km²
Sub-counties
5
Capital
Bomet

01 · Learning

Education

Bomet County

Statistics

Primary schools
476
Secondary schools
139
TVET Colleges
38
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

St. Antony Montessori Primary School

Bomet · Private · Mixed

Kakimirai Central Primary School

Bomet · Public · Mixed

Kataret Primary School

Chepalungu · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Bomet County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
48
Health Centres
244
Dispensaries
100
Hospitals
4

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Sotik Town VCT

Sotik, Chemagel · Sotik

Mugango Dispensary

Mugango, Mugango · Bomet

Sotit dispensary

Sotit, Sotit · Konoin

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    When nature calls, Bomet Stadium users have nowhere to go - Daily Nation

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:32:15 GMT
    Bomet KUPPET official warns teachers against exploitative medical facilities targeting SHA outpatient schemes - Education News

    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Fire destroys 20 shops in Bomet - The Standard Media Group

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . President William Samoei Ruto-Bomet County is second best in SHA registration. - Facebook

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Bomet County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
37
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

John Mueke Wambua

Tour Guide Driver ·

Simon Maina Githinji

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Ruth Syokau Mutwiwa

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    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

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:16:20 GMT
    China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

04 · Development

Development

Bomet County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
34
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Space For Wildlife

Non-Profit · Kenya

Centre For Urban Research & Development

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Forum For African Women Educationalists Kenya Chapter

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:57:31 GMT
    Kenya: African Development Bank commits $150 million to expand financing for small businesses - African Development Bank Group

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:51:10 GMT
    Kenya ramps up food safety through Sh760M national Codex plan - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:13:46 GMT
    The Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Mr Moses Wekesa and Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki lead the members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on a site inspection visit of - Facebook

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

05 · Politics

Politics

Bomet County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
26
Polling Centers
663
Voters
376,985

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kapamban Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Siongiroi · Chepalungu · Bomet

Kagawet Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Nyangores · Chepalungu · Bomet

Kabungut Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Singorwet · Bomet Central · Bomet

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bomet activists warn of rising threats to women ahead of elections - People Daily

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Ruto in Bomet. - Facebook

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    NYS intensifies checks as Bomet prepares for Ruto tour - The Star, Kenya

    Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ‘I am not a flower girl’: Yvonne Kones aims for Bomet senatorial seat - Daily Nation