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

Mautuma Secondary School

Mautuma · Public · Mixed

St Mary's Mutenyo Primary School

Lwandeti · Public · Mixed

Kholera Primary School

Matungu · 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

Shisaba Dispensary

Lunza, Bumamu · Butere

St. Philiphs Mukomari

Vihiga, Mukango · Kakamega East (Shinyalu)

Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology Clinic

Bukhungu, Mahiakalu · Kakamega Central (Lurambi)

Latest Health News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:01:00 GMT
    Kakamega health facilities to benefit from enhanced access to medical oxygen - the-star.co.ke

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:32:24 GMT
    Ten Kakamega health facilities to receive oxygen equipment - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:07:10 GMT
    Kakamega Steps Up War on Maternal, Newborn Deaths as Health Stakeholders Review EWENE Progress - Talk Africa

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:07:12 GMT
    Service delivery redesign (SDR) in Kakamega County, Kenya: trust-focused implementation pathways to improve maternal and neonatal health (MNH) outcomes - Vera Health

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kakamega County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
79
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Tarach Guest House

Hotels · Uasin-Gishu

Arthur Njenga Nyambura

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

James Mranja Kenga

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
    Kenya, South Sudan move to protect trade route amid Ilemi Triangle row - The EastAfrican

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT
    KQ shakes up top management after acting CEO exit - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Railways legacy business operating losses widen to Sh2.89bn - Daily Nation

    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

Kakamega County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
52
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Project Chance Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Blessing Hand Africa Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Southern Kisii Relief And Development Services

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:58:19 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . A crowd erupts into dance during President William Ruto’s development tour of Kericho Town. - facebook.com

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT
    Kindiki says Ruto deserves re-election on development record - KBC Digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Kakamega County

Statistics

Constituencies
12
Wards
60
Polling Centers
984
Voters
844,551

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Shiyabo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kholera · Matungu · Kakamega

Ivugwi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Likuyani · Likuyani · Kakamega

St Louis Saisi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mautuma · Lugari · Kakamega

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:14:51 GMT
    DCP suffers blow as only Kakamega MCA joins Ruto camp - People Daily

    Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Khalwale wife’s funeral turns into Sifuna, 2027 political showdown - Daily Nation

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sifuna seeks CS Oparanya’s support as Linda Mwananchi tours Kakamega - The Eastleigh Voice

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sifuna asks Oparanya for blessing as Linda Mwananchi tours Kakamega - the-star.co.ke