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

Masare Primary School

Bomet · Public · Mixed

Kaplong Girls Secondary School

Chemagel · Public · Girls

Spring Of Hope Riverside College

· Private · 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

Kiplobotwa Dispensary

kiplobotwa, Kiplobotwa · Bomet

Kapisimba Dispensary

Siongiroi, Kapisimba · Chepalungu

Solyot Dispensary

Kanusin, Solyot · Sotik

Latest Health News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:40:05 GMT
    Ruto hails Bomet residents as SHA registration hits 82% - peopledaily.digital

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:06:15 GMT
    Ruto unveils Sh19bn Bomet roads plan, launches projects in South Rift tour - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health services in Bomet and Kericho paralysed as doctors, clinical officers down tools - nation.africa

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bomet clinical officers begin strike over labour concerns - the-star.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Bomet County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
37
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Jane Makumbo Mbogho

Agent · Kenya

Hendrica Domitila Afunjo

Agent · Kenya

Geoffrey Kihara Muturi

Tour Guide Driver · Nakuru

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:33:08 GMT
    Childhood apprenticeship turns sweet for a Nakuru investor - Business Today Kenya

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:41:32 GMT
    Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fund - standardmedia.co.ke

    Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nakuru banker quit corporate life to bet on a rare gut-health drink - nation.africa

    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    State says New Act to ease business operations across counties - Kenya News Agency

04 · Development

Development

Bomet County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
34
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Bountiful Humanitarian Aid

Non-Profit · Kenya

Hopspice Of Taita Taveta County

Non-Profit · Kenya

Digital Community Organization

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 10:13:06 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . President William Samoei Ruto launches the Last Mile Connectivity and Tegat Junction-Kipsegi Road, Kericho County. - facebook.com

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:27:12 GMT
    Call for Applications: Sowing the Seeds of Change Programme – Roots Track (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

05 · Politics

Politics

Bomet County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
26
Polling Centers
663
Voters
376,985

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Cheboriot Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Nyangores · Chepalungu · Bomet

Sachang Wan Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mutarakwa · Bomet Central · Bomet

Bukacha Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Merigi · Bomet East · Bomet

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:24:51 GMT
    Ruto orders audit of Bomet tea factories’ debts - peopledaily.digital

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

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:22:54 GMT
    Ruto kicks off 4-day Bomet and Kericho tour as he launches key projects - peopledaily.digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:59:14 GMT
    Sotik MP Sigei apologises to Ruto over ‘WANTAM’ remarks in Bomet - peopledaily.digital