Kilifi County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kilifi County

Kilifi County is headquartered in Kilifi, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Ganze, Kaloleni, Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Magarini, Malindi, Rabai. Its neighbouring counties are Kwale, Tana River, Mombasa, Indian Ocean. Kilifi main economic activities are Tourism, fishing, coconut, cashew, maize, cassava, salt mining, livestock.

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35   Wards 503   Primary Schools 7   Constituencies 86   Senior Schools 86   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 158   Clinics 93   Dispensaries 246   Health Centers 10   Hospitals 52   SHGs 454   Tour Guides/Drivers 211   Tour Operators 1365   Accomodations 610   Polling Centers 588,602   Voters

The brief

About Kilifi County

Kilifi County occupies Kenya's northern coastline, bordering Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, and the Indian Ocean. Kilifi Town is the headquarters while Malindi is a major tourism centre. Sandy beaches, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and fertile hinterlands define its geography. The population is predominantly Mijikenda, especially the Giriama, alongside Swahili and other Kenyan communities. Agriculture, fishing, tourism, salt production, and trade drive the economy, with cassava, maize, coconuts, cashew nuts, mangoes, and horticulture among the leading products. Kilifi is renowned for Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi, and the UNESCO-listed Kaya forests. Historically it formed part of the ancient Swahili trading network linking East Africa with Arabia and Asia.


Population
1,453,787
Area
12,553 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kilifi

01 · Learning

Education

Kilifi County

Statistics

Primary schools
503
Secondary schools
86
TVET Colleges
86
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Kadzuhoni Primary School

Gongoni · Public · Mixed

The Mbisha Preparatory Primary School

Mtwapa · Private · Mixed

Jerusalem Academy Primary School

Jibana · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kilifi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
158
Health Centres
246
Dispensaries
93
Hospitals
10

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Ngomeni Dispensary (Malindi)

Gongoni, Ngomeni · Magarini

Egah Medical Clinic

Malindi, BaranI · Malindi

Ganda Dispensary

Ganda, Ganda · Malindi

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    In Kilifi, Kenya, Malaria Is Vanishing From the Children’s Wards - Angels in Medicine

    Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi County CEC Health, Peter Mwarogo: There has been transformation since we started with SHA - Facebook

    Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi reports 58 suicide cases as locals calls for better mental health care - Radiokaya

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    KILIFI COUNTY BENCHMARKS MAKUENI’S EXCELLENCE IN MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTHCARE - Makueni County Government

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kilifi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
2030
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Rael Nyanduko Magara

Agent · Kenya

Exotic House Ltd

Hotels · Kiambu

Joseph Macharia Chege

Tour Guide Driver · Kiambu

Latest Business News

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    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
    From green waste to gold: How Kiambu farmer makes organic fertiliser - Daily Nation

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

    Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 Kiambu Town MP, Machua Waithaka, has introduced systematic engagements with traders at Kangangi Market to deliberate on various challenges a - Facebook

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu set for tallest building outside Nairobi - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Kilifi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
52
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Abasiele Nende Ababukha Support Services

Non-Profit · Kenya

Young Offenders Legal Aid And Reform Advocacy

Non-Profit · Kenya

Samburu Wings Of Mercy Disabled Child Care

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:26:36 GMT
    𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝟳𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 Kenya has taken a major step towards strengthening its food safety systems following the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (K - Facebook

    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

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT
    New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

Kilifi County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
35
Polling Centers
610
Voters
588,602

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kilifi Plantation Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Mnarani · Kilifi North · Kilifi

Kwandomo Trading Centre - Polling Center/Station

Sabaki · Magarini · Kilifi

Mitsedzini Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Sokoke · Ganze · Kilifi

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:30:54 GMT
    DP Kindiki Urges Kilifi Residents to Re-elect Ruto at Rabai Rally - Dawan Africa

    Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:00:56 GMT
    Kilifi, Kwale leaders launch grassroots drive for Sifuna’s 2027 presidential bid - The Eastleigh Voice

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kalonzo’s Wiper Party steps up youth mobilisation in Kilifi - People Daily

    Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto issues title deeds in Kilifi. - Facebook