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Laikipia County

Laikipia County is headquartered in Rumuruti, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Laikipia East, Laikipia North, Laikipia West. Its neighbouring counties are Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Baringo. Laikipia main economic activities are Ranching, wildlife tourism, wheat, barley, horticulture, dairy.

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About Laikipia County

Laikipia County is located in central Kenya, bordering Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Baringo counties. Rumuruti is the county headquarters while Nanyuki is the main commercial centre. The county features grasslands, forests, rivers and semi-arid plains. Agriculture, ranching, wildlife conservation and tourism drive the economy, supported by wheat, barley, potatoes, dairy farming and horticulture. Conservancies such as Ol Pejeta have made Laikipia a leading conservation destination. The county is culturally diverse and has evolved into a centre for sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism.

Population: 518,560
Area: 9,508 km²
Sub-counties: 3
Capital: Rumuruti

01 · Learning

Education

Laikipia County

Statistics

Primary schools: 346
Secondary schools: 96
TVET Colleges: 29
University/Colleges: 1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Rumuruti St. Paul Academy Primary School

Laikipia West · Private · Mixed

Thingithu Secondary School

Nanyuki · Public · Mixed

St Lukes Secondary School

Igwamiti · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Laikipia County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 61
Health Centres: 240
Dispensaries: 59
Hospitals: 3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Dr Somba Clinic

Nanyuki, Majengo · Laikipia East

Unison Medical Clinic

Rumuruti, Rumuruti Town · Laikipia West

Matanya Dispensary

Tigithi, Matanya · Laikipia Central

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:43:04 GMT

Laikipia County announces 321 job vacancies for graduates and artisans - Bizna Kenya

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya to seek US permission to use Laikipia Ebola isolation facility - Daily Nation

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐢, 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 - Facebook

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Governor Irungu faces test as Laikipia nurses’ strike paralyses public healthcare - People Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Laikipia County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 226
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Simon Mutuku Kiluva

Tour Guide Driver · Mombasa

Anthony Nganga Wangari

Tour Guide Driver ·

Bridge The Gap

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:14:46 GMT

Sakaja moves to end harassment of Nairobi businesses, orders crackdown on rogue liquor inspectors - Capital FM Africa

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:14:01 GMT

Sakaja warns traders against impostors amid business inspections - Pulse Kenya

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:11:24 GMT

Nairobi Convenes Neurosurgeons to Bridge Africa’s Specialist Shortage - Business Today Kenya

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The changing aspects of Mombasa Road growth - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

Laikipia County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 21
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

St. Martin Kathonzweni School Touch A Learner Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Wide Rescue Initiative Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Evans Mugela Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:05:00 GMT

President Ruto: We count on our friends at the EU for their support for a fairer and a much more acceptable, affordable development financing - Facebook

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:26:35 GMT

Kenya seeks EU election observers, debt reforms ahead of 2027 polls - Anadolu Ajansı

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:16:44 GMT

Kenya and Minnesota explore new paths for healthcare partnership - Kenya News Agency

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:42:00 GMT

PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

05 · Politics

Politics

Laikipia County

Statistics

Constituencies: 3
Wards: 15
Polling Centers: 354
Voters: 263,012

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Karai Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Tigithi · Laikipia East · Laikipia

Gg Kinamba High School - Polling Center/Station

Githiga · Laikipia West · Laikipia

Ndonyoriwo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Sosian · Laikipia North · Laikipia

Latest Political News

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Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:29:18 GMT

Ndindi Nyoro announces joint Nanyuki rally with Matiang’i and Karua - People Daily

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Laikipia ODM supporters vow to remain in broad-based government - Kenya News Agency

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Rose Muiru, ODM Elections Chairperson in Laikipia County: We will keep ODM strong. - Facebook

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya News Agency - KNA. . 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗔 𝗜𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗨 – 𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗔 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 has said his administration is putting in place measures to clear all pending bills and ensure it does not leave outstanding liabilities. His remarks come as Auditor General Nancy G - Facebook