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 24   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

Rota Primary School

South West Kisumu · Public · Mixed

Rarieda Kokech Primary School

Asao · Public · Mixed

Obumba Primary School

Ombeyi · Public · 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

Koru Mission Health Centre

Koru, Koru · Muhoroni

Gods Will Clinic

West Kolwa, Nyalenda B · Kisumu East

Family Health Options Kenya (FHOPK) Dispensary

West Kolwa, Nyalenda A · Kisumu East

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT
    Kisumu designates Victoria hospital for cancer and sickle cell screening - the-star.co.ke

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:10 GMT
    First Lady Rachel Ruto flags off relief supplies to 39 Kisumu schools - KBC Digital

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu: Pregnant woman dies after being turned away from hospital amid health workers' strike - Citizen Digital

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:41:00 GMT
    Kisumu health facilities put on alert amid fears of flash floods - standardmedia.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisumu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
324
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Irene Nthenya Maithya

Agent · Kenya

Blosom Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Peter Ngatia Wachira

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
    Merali family enters glass business eyeing pharma - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT
    Experts: Agoa extension does not offer much to Africa - theeastafrican.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Railways legacy business operating losses widen to Sh2.89bn - Daily Nation

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:24 GMT
    Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis - Business Insider Africa

04 · Development

Development

Kisumu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
24
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

The Mohamed Ali Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Jengeni Women SHG

Women · Nairobi

Gegsoy Development And Rehabilitation Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT
    Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:50 GMT
    GIZ and KOICA strengthen support for Kenya’s green skills and women’s employment - Tech Review Africa

05 · Politics

Politics

Kisumu County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
37
Polling Centers
621
Voters
606,754

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

St Hillary Kajimbo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

South West Nyakach · Nyakach · Kisumu

Lisana Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North Nyakach · Nyakach · Kisumu

St Mary Kibuye Girls Primary - Polling Center/Station

Railways · Kisumu Central · Kisumu

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:47:18 GMT
    Oparanya convenes Western leaders in Kisumu, rallies support for Ruto’s re-election - Capital FM Africa

    Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Wanga, Wandayi attend church service in Kisumu amid tension in Homa Bay - People Daily

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu targets political goons, criminal networks in new security crackdown - the-star.co.ke

    Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu clan politics: Ranguma rejects calls to back Oron for governor - Daily Nation