Kakamega County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kakamega County

Kakamega County is headquartered in Kakamega, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Butere, Ikolomani, Khwisero, Likuyani, Lugari, Lurambi, Malava, Matungu, Mumias East, Mumias West, Navakholo, Shinyalu. Its neighbouring counties are Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia. Kakamega main economic activities are Sugarcane, maize, tea, dairy, poultry, forestry, commerce, gold mining.

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60   Wards 943   Primary Schools 12   Constituencies 276   Senior Schools 93   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 106   Clinics 106   Dispensaries 271   Health Centers 16   Hospitals 52   SHGs 23   Tour Guides/Drivers 10   Tour Operators 46   Accomodations 984   Polling Centers 844,551   Voters

The brief

About Kakamega County

Kakamega County lies in western Kenya, bordering Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties. Kakamega Town is the county headquarters. Fertile soils and abundant rainfall support sugarcane, maize, tea, dairy farming and horticulture. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Luhya community. Kakamega Forest, Kenya's only tropical rainforest, supports biodiversity, eco-tourism and research. Trade, education and small industries also contribute to economic growth. Historically, the county gained prominence through gold mining and remains an important agricultural and commercial centre.


Population
1,867,579
Area
3,017 km²
Sub-counties
12
Capital
Kakamega

01 · Learning

Education

Kakamega County

Statistics

Primary schools
943
Secondary schools
276
TVET Colleges
93
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Eshibeye Primary School

Bukura · Public · Mixed

Elukokho Primary School

West Marama · Public · Mixed

Makale Primary School

Kabras Central · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kakamega County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
106
Health Centres
271
Dispensaries
106
Hospitals
16

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Shikusa Health Centre

Kambiri, Lubao · Kakamega East (Shinyalu)

Buchangu Dispensary

Bunyala Central, Buchangu · Kakamega Central (Lurambi)

St Marys Dispensary (Lugari)

Mautuma, Mbagara · Lugari

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:14:00 GMT
    Kakamega rolls out plan to reduce maternal, newborn deaths - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:56:25 GMT
    Anthrax confirmed in cattle in two Kakamega sub-counties - Sacco Review

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:41 GMT
    Kakamega mothers to get KSh80m maternal health unit in 36 weeks - TV47 Digital

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐒𝐡𝟏𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 The County Government of Kakamega has commenced a Sh11 million solar power project at Matete Health Centre in Chevaywa Ward, Lugari Sub-Coun - Facebook

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kakamega County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
79
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Juma Saidi Mwamtsumi

Tour Guide Driver ·

Kugwa Kevin Muchiri

Tour Guide Driver · Kiambu

Rayabbay Company Limited T/A Rayabbaytravellers Delight

Travel agency · Nakuru

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu, Nakuru and Mombasa most conducive for business - Business Daily

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Glovo trains 50 Nakuru entrepreneurs as online business grows - Capital FM Africa

    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Unison Sacco hosts Nakuru business dinner forum to support SME growth - Sacco Review

    Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    From 3 sheep to 100: How Nakuru farmer built a thriving business - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

Kakamega County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
52
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Kipsigis Heritage Foundation (Khf)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Maisha Bora Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Environment Conservation For Africa

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:05:00 GMT
    President Ruto: We count on our friends at the EU for their support for a fairer and a much more acceptable, affordable development financing - Facebook

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:26:35 GMT
    Kenya seeks EU election observers, debt reforms ahead of 2027 polls - Anadolu Ajansı

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:16:44 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

05 · Politics

Politics

Kakamega County

Statistics

Constituencies
12
Wards
60
Polling Centers
984
Voters
844,551

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Emukangu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Marama West · Butere · Kakamega

Shimalabandu Market - Polling Center/Station

Sheywe · Lurambi · Kakamega

Lurambi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Sheywe · Lurambi · Kakamega

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:01:36 GMT
    Khalwale gives glimpse of Linda Mwananchi Movement’s new Kakamega office taking shape - People Daily

    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    EACC recovers Sh40m public land with three government houses in Kakamega - Capital FM Africa

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sifuna asks Oparanya for blessing as Linda Mwananchi tours Kakamega - The Star, Kenya

    Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Khalwale to shelve UPM, run for Kakamega governor on Sifuna’s party - People Daily