Kericho County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kericho County

Kericho County is headquartered in Kericho, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Ainamoi, Belgut, Bureti, Kipkelion East, Kipkelion West, Sigowet-Soin. Its neighbouring counties are Bomet, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu. Kericho main economic activities are Tea, dairy, maize, horticulture, commerce, tourism.

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30   Wards 771   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 158   Senior Schools 41   TVET Colleges 2   Universities 55   Clinics 152   Dispensaries 245   Health Centers 15   Hospitals 38   SHGs 23   Tour Guides/Drivers 15   Tour Operators 51   Accomodations 604   Polling Centers 428,067   Voters

The brief

About Kericho County

Kericho County borders Bomet, Nakuru, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kisumu and Nyamira. Kericho Town is the headquarters. The county is internationally renowned for tea production, with fertile highlands and abundant rainfall. Dairy farming, maize and horticulture complement the economy. Rich Kalenjin traditions and scenic tea estates define the county's heritage.


Population
901,777
Area
2,436 km²
Sub-counties
6
Capital
Kericho

01 · Learning

Education

Kericho County

Statistics

Primary schools
771
Secondary schools
158
TVET Colleges
41
University/Colleges
2

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Kamarus Primary School

Kipkelion · Public · Mixed

Chemogo Primary School

Konoin · Public · Mixed

Siret Secondary School

Lesirwa · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kericho County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
55
Health Centres
245
Dispensaries
152
Hospitals
15

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Tea Resaerch Dispensary

Cheboswa, Cheymen · Kericho

Chemase Dispensary

Chaik, Chemogondany · Belgut

Nyabangi Dispensary

Kabianga, · Belgut

Latest Health News

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    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:56 GMT
    Kericho County Multisectoral Coordinating Committee on health evaluates Triple Threats - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    SHA-Approved Hospitals In Kericho County [List] - The Kenya Times

    Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    County, doctors’ union sign deal deal to end three-week Kericho strike - Daily Nation

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Medical workers' strike leaves patients stranded in Kericho - The Standard

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kericho County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
89
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Zion Guest House

Hotels · Kilifi

Jeniffer Waithira Njuguna

Agent · Kenya

Rt Consult Insurance Angency

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
    Absa exits Kenya insurance after Sh3bn buyout by Mudavadi group - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:16:20 GMT
    China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

04 · Development

Development

Kericho County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
38
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Mama Magadaline Ndeda Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Githua Ini Farmers Women SHG

Women · Kirinyaga

Pan African Wildlife Organization

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 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

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Kericho County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
604
Voters
428,067

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Manyoror Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kapsaos · Ainamoi · Kericho

Cheptarit Tea Buying Centre - Polling Center/Station

Kaplelartet · Sigowet/Soin · Kericho

Saoset Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kamasian · Kipkelion West · Kericho

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto hints at plan to elevate Kericho to city status - People Daily

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government unveils Kericho diaspora job fair promoting safe employment - KBC Digital

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate - The Standard

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Charles Keter Urges Kericho County Govt to resolve doctors’ strike as hospital closure disrupts healthcare - People Daily