Kajiado County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kajiado County

Kajiado County is headquartered in Kajiado, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kajiado Central, Kajiado East, Kajiado North, Kajiado South, Kajiado West. Its neighbouring counties are Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Makueni, Narok, Taita-Taveta, Tanzania. Kajiado main economic activities are Livestock, dairy, tourism, mining, horticulture, real estate, manufacturing.

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26   Wards 521   Primary Schools 5   Constituencies 84   Senior Schools 80   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 185   Clinics 87   Dispensaries 260   Health Centers 12   Hospitals 62   SHGs 17   Tour Guides/Drivers 8   Tour Operators 302   Accomodations 476   Polling Centers 463,273   Voters

The brief

About Kajiado County

Kajiado County borders Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Taita-Taveta and Tanzania. Kajiado Town is the headquarters. The county features savannahs and plains extending toward Mount Kilimanjaro. Livestock, tourism, mining, horticulture and real estate support the economy. Amboseli National Park is a major attraction. Maasai culture remains central to the county's identity.


Population
1,117,840
Area
21,871 km²
Sub-counties
5
Capital
Kajiado

01 · Learning

Education

Kajiado County

Statistics

Primary schools
521
Secondary schools
84
TVET Colleges
80
University/Colleges
3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ewuaso Primary School

Kajiado North · Public · Mixed

St Cleopas Girls Boarding School

Nkaimoronya · Private · Girls

Kikayaya Primary School

Kajiado North · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kajiado County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
185
Health Centres
260
Dispensaries
87
Hospitals
12

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Nkama Medical Clinic

Nkama, Sultan Hamud · Kajiado Central

Wananchi Medical Clinic (Kajiado)

Ildamat, Township · Kajiado Central

Pelewa Dispensary (CDF)

Loodokilani, Loodokilani · Kajiado Central

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:21:21 GMT
    KOICA and Kajiado County celebrate major milestone in maternal and child health - Daily Nation

    Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:10:44 GMT
    In Kenya, more women and newborns die from poor-quality care than from lack of access to it - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

    Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 Farmers in Kajiado North have been urged to embrace drought-tolerant crops, water harvesting and efficient irrigation methods to improve food production amid u - Facebook

    Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    HEALTHY HERDS, STRONGER TIES: KDF EXTENDS FREE VETERINARY CARE TO KAJIADO - Ministry of Defence – Kenya

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kajiado County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
327
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Peter Mwasafu Righa

Agent · Kenya

Eagle Rich Insurance Agency Ltd

Agency · Kenya

Eugine Maina Wambui

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT
    M-Kopa fights techie unlocking defaulted mobile phones - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:01:17 GMT
    Oburu Odinga’s message as govt launches Nyanza Digital Summit 2026 in Nairobi - People Daily

    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

04 · Development

Development

Kajiado County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
62
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Capacity Kenya Initiative (Caki)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Integrated Banana Production And Sustainable Progam

Non-Profit · Kenya

Lifenet International Kenya

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 09:42:00 GMT
    PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

    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

05 · Politics

Politics

Kajiado County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
26
Polling Centers
476
Voters
463,273

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

IlngArrooj Pri - Polling Center/Station

Ewuaso Oonkidong'I · Kajiado West · Kajiado

Enkaji Naiborr Nur Sch - Polling Center/Station

Eselenkei · Kajiado South · Kajiado

Enkirgirri Prisch - Polling Center/Station

Kaputiei North · Kajiado East · Kajiado

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:28:16 GMT
    Kajiado Governor Ole Lenku quits ODM, launches new party - People Daily

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:48:23 GMT
    Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku unveils new political party FEDA amid growing rift with ODM - The Eastleigh Voice

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    DCP Movement Takes Root in Kajiado as Gachagua Condemns Government 'Divide-and-Rule' Tactics - Signs Tv

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Thousands of residents turn up to welcome President William Samoei Ruto during his development tour of Kajiado County. - Facebook