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

Okatekok Primary School

Kaliwa · Public · Mixed

Katira Secondary School

Bukhayo North · Public · Mixed

Dirakho Vocational Training Center

· Public · Mixed

Latest Educational 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

Bumutiru Dispensary

Marachi Central, Sikoma · Butula

Khayo Dispensary

Bukhayo East, Madibo · Nambale

Busembe Dispensary

Bwiri, Busembe · Samia

Latest Health News

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

    Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ministry of health strengthens Busia boarder surveillance amidst reported Ebola cases in Uganda - health.go.ke

    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

    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:34:59 GMT
    Busia Health Officials Urge Men to Get Screened for Breast Cancer as Patients Decry Costs, Stigma - Talk Africa

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Busia County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
46
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Fredrick Onyango Oketch

Tour Guide Driver ·

Hazell Nelima Wangila

Agent · Kenya

Mwadzine Mwatemo Kamanza

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT
    Moldovan firm erases leaked Odingas, Kenyattas’ dealings - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
    Dangote Cement shelves London listing, blames market conditions - The EastAfrican

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:15:13 GMT
    State Warns Businesses of Ksh10 Million Fine in New Crackdown - Kenyans.co.ke

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:30:00 GMT
    When zero debt becomes a dangerous number in business - The Standard

04 · Development

Development

Busia County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
25
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Simba For Kids Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

West Kenya Rural Development Programme

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Borabu Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    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

Busia County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
40
Polling Centers
626
Voters
416,756

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Awata Ack Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Malaba North · Teso North · Busia

Namasango Nursury School - Polling Center/Station

Bwiri · Funyula · Busia

St Benedict Machakus Secondary School - Polling Center/Station

Amukura West · Teso South · Busia

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:41:16 GMT
    Details of Oparanya’s meeting with Busia ODM MPs - 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