Kisii County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kisii County

Kisii County is headquartered in Kisii, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bobasi, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bonchari, Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Chache, Nyaribari Masaba, South Mugirango. Its neighbouring counties are Nyamira, Narok, Homa Bay, Migori. Kisii main economic activities are Tea, coffee, bananas, dairy, soapstone mining, commerce.

Explore Education Institutions & News
46   Wards 1103   Primary Schools 9   Constituencies 360   Senior Schools 87   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 62   Clinics 72   Dispensaries 250   Health Centers 18   Hospitals 40   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 51   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 822   Polling Centers 637,010   Voters

The brief

About Kisii County

Kisii County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Nyamira, Narok, Migori and Homa Bay counties. Kisii Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, rolling hills and abundant rainfall support tea, coffee, bananas, dairy farming and horticulture. The population is predominantly Abagusii, known for their entrepreneurial culture and emphasis on education. Soapstone carving, trade and financial services contribute to the local economy. Historically, Kisii has become one of Kenya's leading agricultural and commercial counties while preserving rich cultural traditions.


Population
1,266,860
Area
1,323 km²
Sub-counties
9
Capital
Kisii

01 · Learning

Education

Kisii County

Statistics

Primary schools
1103
Secondary schools
360
TVET Colleges
87
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Buyonge Secondary School

Majoge Chache · Public · Mixed

Kebura Nchogu Primary School

Chitago · Public · Mixed

Mosocho Pag Technical Secondary School

Ngenyi · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Loading latest headlines…

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kisii County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
62
Health Centres
250
Dispensaries
72
Hospitals
18

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Nyabururu Dispensary

Mwamosioma, Bomatara · Kisii Central

Christamarrianne Hospital

Township, Township · Kisii Central

Nyasore Dispensary

Mwakibagendi, Onywere · Marani

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:58:29 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - kenyans.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:46:12 GMT
    Health officials raise alarm over rising mental health cases among children and youth in Kisii - Education News

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Oluga Leads Review to Fast-Track Kisii Cancer Centre Project - health.go.ke

    Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii doctors announce withdrawal of services after county failed to settle dues - Citizen Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisii County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
95
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Bilauri Ltd

Tented Camps · Nairobi

Michael Mburu Kamau

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Rajkaran Giddie

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Clearing agents protest new export declaration rule by Kenya taxman - The EastAfrican

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

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

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:22:00 GMT
    QNET names new regional boss as it sharpens focus on Kenya - the-star.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Kisii County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
40
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Kwanza Kag Members Women SHG

Women · Trans nzoia West

Smile Voice Foundation Inc. - Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Centre For Peace And Conflict Research Advocacy

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

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

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:29:14 GMT
    Kenya, South Korea Deepen Ksh129.4B development partnership - People Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:42:28 GMT
    Kenya Pitches Nairobi for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Regional Office - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:46:06 GMT
    President Ruto to begin Nyanza development tour on Sunday - Capital FM Africa

05 · Politics

Politics

Kisii County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
46
Polling Centers
822
Voters
637,010

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Gesabakwa Dok Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Marani · Kitutu Chache North · Kisii

Kisii South Institute Of Technology - Polling Center/Station

Riana · Bonchari · Kisii

Emeangara Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Nyamasibi · Nyaribari Masaba · Kisii

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:34:03 GMT
    Kisii church demands Ksh7M refund from politician over disputed land deal - People Daily

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:05:17 GMT
    Fabricated graphic quotes Kenyan opposition politician Fred Matiang’i as saying he would close Kisii State Lodge if elected president - Africa Check

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Huduma Centre Mashinani brings government services closer to Kisii residents - facebook.com

    Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda summoned as police widen probe into Kisii political violence - The Eastleigh Voice