Kisumu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kisumu County

Kisumu County is headquartered in Kisumu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Muhoroni, Nyakach, Nyando, Seme. Its neighbouring counties are Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay, Lake Victoria. Kisumu main economic activities are Fishing, port services, manufacturing, rice, sugarcane, trade, tourism.

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37   Wards 703   Primary Schools 7   Constituencies 172   Senior Schools 85   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 70   Clinics 81   Dispensaries 258   Health Centers 21   Hospitals 37   SHGs 87   Tour Guides/Drivers 16   Tour Operators 221   Accomodations 621   Polling Centers 606,754   Voters

The brief

About Kisumu County

Kisumu County lies on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, bordering Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay and Nyamira counties. Kisumu City is the county headquarters and Kenya's third-largest city. The county enjoys a warm climate, fertile plains and an extensive lakeshore supporting fishing, agriculture and commerce. Manufacturing, transport, tourism, healthcare and education are major economic sectors. Attractions include Dunga Wetlands, Kit Mikayi and the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. Historically, Kisumu developed as a major railway terminus and port, becoming one of Kenya's leading commercial and industrial centres.


Population
1,155,574
Area
2,085 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kisumu

01 · Learning

Education

Kisumu County

Statistics

Primary schools
703
Secondary schools
172
TVET Colleges
85
University/Colleges
3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Nyaguda Primary School

East Seme · Public · Mixed

Sustainable Rural Initiatives

· Private · Mixed

Biosanitation Technology Training Institute (Btti)

· Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kisumu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
70
Health Centres
258
Dispensaries
81
Hospitals
21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Riat Dispensary

West Kisumu, North Kapuonja · Kisumu West

Mnara Dispensary

Muhoroni, Owaga · Muhoroni

Kibos Sugar Research Dispensary

Miwani, Miwani West · Kisumu East

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Muhoroni residents urge Kisumu county to upgrade Ramula health centre to a Level 3 facility - Kenya News Agency

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:57:49 GMT
    𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Residents of Ombeyi-Miwani Ward in Muhoroni Constituency have called on the Kisumu County Government to fast-track t - Facebook

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu launches digital apps to support mothers and mental health care - The Star, Kenya

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    How digital health app is transforming maternal care in Kisumu - KBC Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisumu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
324
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Taarifa Gardens (Holding) Limited

Service apartments · Nairobi

Kluger Kiragu Mwangi

Tour Guide Driver ·

Evans Mwavita Mrira

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Why communication should have a seat at the decision-making table - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
    Dangote Cement shelves London listing, blames market conditions - The EastAfrican

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT
    Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:15:13 GMT
    State Warns Businesses of Ksh10 Million Fine in New Crackdown - Kenyans.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Kisumu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
37
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Tumaini Bookshield Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Studio Ngaari Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Nile African Development Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    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

    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

05 · Politics

Politics

Kisumu County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
37
Polling Centers
621
Voters
606,754

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Bur Lowo Htc Church - Polling Center/Station

North West Kisumu · Kisumu West · Kisumu

Mariwa Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North Seme · Seme · Kisumu

ngope Primary School - Polling Center/Station

South West Nyakach · Nyakach · Kisumu

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu Woman Rep aspirant recounts near-death experience at funeral amid rising political violence - Daily Nation

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:01:34 GMT
    Sakaja courts Luo elders in Kisumu after strategic defection to ODM - People Daily

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:57:17 GMT
    Sakaja heads to Kisumu for meeting with Luo elder - Capital FM Africa

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Kisumu - Facebook