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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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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

Nyabonge Primary School

Bassi Chache · Public · Mixed

Riondinga Primary School

Nyaribari Keumbu · Public · Mixed

St Mathew's Irongo Primary School

Nyang'iti · 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

Nyagiki Dispensary

Basssi Chache, Gisaiga · Sameta

Magena Dispensary

Machoge Borabu, Igorera · Kenyenya

Kisii Campus Dispensary

Bosongo, Nyaura · Kisii Central

Latest Health News

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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:46:12 GMT

Health officials raise alarm over rising mental health cases among children and youth in Kisii - Education News

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:58:29 GMT

Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

PS Oluga Leads Review to Fast-Track Kisii Cancer Centre Project - health.go.ke

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 Patients at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital received gifts from Governor Simba Arati as part of efforts to support vulnerable families ahead of Easter. During his visit on Wednesday - facebook.com

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

KISII County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 95
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

George Onyango Otsieno

Agent · Kenya

Pascal Mweu Charles

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Isaac Ngugi Solomon

Tour Guide Leader · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Kenya factories, farms hit by standards hurdles in Africa - businessdailyafrica.com

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:24 GMT

Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis - Business Insider Africa

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:29:06 GMT

22 October 2026 | Greenshift Sustainability Forum | Nairobi - Africa Business Communities

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:09:09 GMT

Kenya positions itself as regional investment hub in talks with US business delegation - Citizen Digital

04 · Development

Development

KISII County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 40
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Uhai Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Umoja Mbeu Youth SHG

Youth · Meru

The Cross-Disciplinary Network For Urban Research (Cdnur)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:10:33 GMT

Call for Proposals: Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Program (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT

Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:28:51 GMT

Volleyball drives positive change in Githurai community in Kenya - FIVB

05 · Politics

Politics

KISII County

Statistics

Constituencies: 9
Wards: 46
Polling Centers: 822
Voters: 637,010

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Ebigogo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Basi Central · Bobasi · Kisii

Bosansa Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Basi Central · Bobasi · Kisii

Riainyega Tea Buying Centre - Polling Center/Station

Ibeno · Nyaribari Chache · Kisii

Latest Political News

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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:34:03 GMT

Kisii church demands Ksh7M refund from politician over disputed land deal - People Daily

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Huduma Centre Mashinani brings government services closer to Kisii residents - facebook.com

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:05:17 GMT

Fabricated graphic quotes Kenyan opposition politician Fred Matiang’i as saying he would close Kisii State Lodge if elected president - Africa Check

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Arati leads Gusii political realignment ahead of President Ruto visit - Daily Nation