Kitui County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kitui County

Kitui County is headquartered in Kitui, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kitui Central, Kitui East, Kitui Rural, Kitui South, Kitui West, Mwingi Central, Mwingi North, Mwingi West. Its neighbouring counties are Machakos, Makueni, Tana River, Garissa, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Taita-Taveta. Kitui main economic activities are Livestock, charcoal, coal and limestone mining, cotton, sorghum, green grams, trade.

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40   Wards 1093   Primary Schools 8   Constituencies 183   Senior Schools 96   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 94   Clinics 234   Dispensaries 253   Health Centers 14   Hospitals 54   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 16   Accomodations 1429   Polling Centers 532,758   Voters

The brief

About Kitui County

Kitui County is situated in Kenya's eastern region, bordering Machakos, Makueni, Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Taita-Taveta counties. Kitui Town serves as the county headquarters. The county consists mainly of semi-arid plains, seasonal rivers and dry woodlands. The population is predominantly Kamba with a rich cultural heritage expressed through music, crafts and storytelling. Agriculture and livestock keeping form the backbone of the economy, producing maize, millet, sorghum, green grams, pigeon peas, cotton and fruits while goat and cattle rearing are widespread. Mining of limestone, coal and gemstones also contributes to economic potential. Historically Kitui has been an important trading centre and has produced notable leaders in Kenya's political, educational and cultural development.


Population
1,136,187
Area
30,430 km²
Sub-counties
8
Capital
Kitui

01 · Learning

Education

Kitui County

Statistics

Primary schools
1093
Secondary schools
183
TVET Colleges
96
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Migwani D.e.b Primary School

Migwani · Public · Mixed

Kanzui Primary School

Mwingi · Public · Mixed

Kyandula Secondary School

Kalivu · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kitui County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
94
Health Centres
253
Dispensaries
234
Hospitals
14

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kabaa Dispensary

Changwityha East, Mulundi · Kitui Central

Mumoni Dispensary

Katse, Musosya · Mumoni

Tseikuru Sub-District Hospital

Tseikuru, Nziitu · Tseikuru

Latest Health News

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    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kitui County Announces Permanent Jobs: Qualifications, Job Groups And How To Apply - The Kenya Times

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:37:16 GMT
    Kitui MCA arraigned over alleged theft of high-value phones in Nairobi CBD - The Standard Media Group

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Meet the nurse who helped build rural health services and HIV programmes in Kitui County - Daily Nation

    Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kitui MCA arrested over phone theft claims - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kitui County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
16
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Africa Eco Adventures Ltd T/A Entim Mara

Tented Camp · Bungoma

Mara Kimana Camp

Tented Camp · Nyandarua

Madona Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
    Absa exits Kenya insurance after Sh3bn buyout by Mudavadi group - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:24:27 GMT
    Global economic shocks affect lives of ordinary residents - Kenya News Agency

04 · Development

Development

Kitui County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
54
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Nevaeh Mission, Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Support For Rural Initiative Enhancement (Surein)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Benovelence For Africa

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:23:38 GMT
    Kenya and Minnesota explore new paths for healthcare partnership - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:15:42 GMT
    Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga (left), and Kenyan-born Minnesota House of Representatives member, (District 38 A) Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley, share a warm handshake during a courtesy call by a delegation of Minnesota health - Facebook

    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 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Kitui County

Statistics

Constituencies
8
Wards
40
Polling Centers
1,429
Voters
532,758

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Mutomo Youth Polytechnic - Polling Center/Station

Mutomo · Kitui South · Kitui

Juakali Sheds - Polling Center/Station

Township · Kitui Central · Kitui

Kanguli Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mwitika · Kitui East · Kitui

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    What Malombe’s senate bid means for Kalonzo and 2027 Kitui politics - People Daily

    Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kitui by-election puts Kalonzo's grip to the test as Ruto camp seeks to gain ground - Daily Nation

    Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    NLP’s Kitui Stadium showdown signals new political contest - KBC Digital

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kitui authorities warn against using patients for political mileage - The Star, Kenya