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 54   Clinics 152   Dispensaries 246   Health Centers 15   Hospitals 35   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

Michira Primary School

Konoin · Public · Mixed

Kapsegut Primary School

Ainamoi · Public · Mixed

St. Bernard's Primary School

Kipkelion · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kericho County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
54
Health Centres
246
Dispensaries
152
Hospitals
15

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Faith Clinic

Kapsoit, Kapsoit · Belgut

Chepkunyuk Dispensary (Kipkelion)

Kapkwen, Kapkwen · Kipkelion

Kipketer Dispensary

Chaik, Chemogondany · Belgut

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:54 GMT
    KSh1 Billion Medical School and Hospitals Planned Across Kericho County - Mjengo Hub

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho Governor Mutai threatens to hire 150 nurses as strike persists - People Daily

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho Referral Hospital Upgrades Bring New Services Closer To Residents - The Kenya Times

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health services in Bomet and Kericho paralysed as doctors, clinical officers down tools - Daily Nation

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kericho County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
89
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Infinite Getaways

Tour Operator · Nakuru

Pauline Mkanjumwa Maza

Agent · Kenya

Palnom Starsure Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
    US offers Kenya factories in proposed Sh8trn minerals deal - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    We have no home to go to, say Burundians in Kitengela - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:10:56 GMT
    Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers? - Al Jazeera

04 · Development

Development

Kericho County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
35
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Progressive Organization For Poverty Alleviation (Proda)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kwa Muombe Umisyo Wa Kisomo Youth SHG

Youth · Makueni

Tema Tema Youth SHG

Youth · KISII

Latest Development News

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    Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii University to Develop 19-Storey Student Housing Facility - Global Student Living

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii University to construct 19-storey student accommodation facility - educationnews.co.ke

    Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii County Commissioner James Kamau (left) and Kisii Governor Simba Arati (second left) gracing the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Kenyenya Green Stadium in Kenyenya Sub-County, Kisii County on Monday, June 1, 2026. - facebook.com

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Leaders hail President Ruto for championing development projects in Kisii - Kenya News Agency

05 · Politics

Politics

Kericho County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
604
Voters
428,067

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kiptome Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Kipkelion · Kipkelion West · Kericho

Kapkatet Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kapkatet · Bureti · Kericho

Highlands Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kipchebor · Ainamoi · Kericho

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:22:54 GMT
    Ruto kicks off 4-day Bomet and Kericho tour as he launches key projects - People Daily

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:33:05 GMT
    Inside Ruto’s full itinerary as he is set for 4-day tour of Bomet and Kericho - People Daily

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate - standardmedia.co.ke

    Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho doctors suspend strike after deal with county government - the-star.co.ke