KISII County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

KISII County

Kisii County is headquartered in Kisii, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bobasi, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bonchari, Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Chache, Nyaribari Masaba, South Mugirango. Its neighbouring counties are Nyamira, Narok, Homa Bay, Migori. Kisii main economic activities are Tea, coffee, bananas, dairy, soapstone mining, commerce.

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46   Wards 1103   Primary Schools 9   Constituencies 360   Senior Schools 87   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 62   Clinics 72   Dispensaries 250   Health Centers 18   Hospitals 46   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 51   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 822   Polling Centers 637,010   Voters

The brief

About Kisii County

Kisii County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Nyamira, Narok, Migori and Homa Bay counties. Kisii Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, rolling hills and abundant rainfall support tea, coffee, bananas, dairy farming and horticulture. The population is predominantly Abagusii, known for their entrepreneurial culture and emphasis on education. Soapstone carving, trade and financial services contribute to the local economy. Historically, Kisii has become one of Kenya's leading agricultural and commercial counties while preserving rich cultural traditions.


Population
1,266,860
Area
1,323 km²
Sub-counties
9
Capital
Kisii

01 · Learning

Education

KISII County

Statistics

Primary schools
1103
Secondary schools
360
TVET Colleges
87
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Yoma Sunrise Academy Primary School

Iyabe · Private · Mixed

St George Memorial Primary School

Majoge Chache · Private · Mixed

Abema Uphill Academy Primary School

Magenche · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

KISII County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
62
Health Centres
250
Dispensaries
72
Hospitals
18

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Omosaria Dispensary

Bassi Masige West, Omosaria · Nyamache

Nyamagundo Health Centre

Bomoriba, Bomariba · Kisii South

Monianku Health Centre

S.M. Borabu, Monianku · South Gucha

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:18:49 GMT
    Ruto commissions Ibeno KMTC Campus in Kisii - KBC Digital

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Oluga Leads Review to Fast-Track Kisii Cancer Centre Project - health.go.ke

    Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii County SHA Accredited Public And Private Health Facilities [LIST] - The Kenya Times

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

KISII County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
95
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Marzia Piccardi

Villas · Kilifi

Brickwood Apartments

Hotels · Nairobi

Joseph Gaturi Mwangi

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:14:46 GMT
    Sakaja moves to end harassment of Nairobi businesses, orders crackdown on rogue liquor inspectors - Capital FM Africa

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:11:24 GMT
    Nairobi Convenes Neurosurgeons to Bridge Africa’s Specialist Shortage - Business Today Kenya

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:03:58 GMT
    Contractor punctures Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline, triggers fuel leak in Nairobi - The Standard

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:43:24 GMT
    DRC’s Fair Recycling 2.0 in Nairobi strengthens waste pickers’ incomes, markets and dignity for more than 60 participants - fundsforNGOs News

04 · Development

Development

KISII County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
46
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Sudd Development Agency (Suda)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Afya Care Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Stay Alive Community Organization

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 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

KISII County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
46
Polling Centers
822
Voters
637,010

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kabosi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Ibeno · Nyaribari Chache · Kisii

Bobaracho Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bobaracho · Nyaribari Chache · Kisii

Chironge Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Gesusu · Nyaribari Masaba · Kisii

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:26:34 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . President William Samoei Ruto’s Grand Entry in Kisii. - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:18:30 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto thanked residents of the Kisii region as he concluded his tour. - Facebook

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:29:27 GMT
    Gachagua: Ruto has no projects to launch in Kisii, his main project is me - People Daily

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:13:45 GMT
    Ruto turns Kisii tour into Gachagua attack - Capital FM Africa