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MIGORI County

Migori County is headquartered in Migori, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Awendo, Kuria East, Kuria West, Nyatike, Rongo, Suna East, Suna West, Uriri. Its neighbouring counties are Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Tanzania. Migori main economic activities are Gold mining, tobacco, sugarcane, fishing, livestock, trade.

41   Wards 788   Primary Schools 8   Constituencies 145   Senior Schools 50   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 74   Clinics 105   Dispensaries 253   Health Centers 17   Hospitals 25   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 3   Tour Operators 40   Accomodations 755   Polling Centers 469,881   Voters

The brief

About Migori County

Migori County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria. Migori Town is the county headquarters. The county features fertile highlands, river valleys, plains and lakeshore areas supporting agriculture and trade. Communities include the Luo, Kuria and Suba. Tobacco, sugarcane, maize, bananas, horticulture and livestock farming are major economic activities, alongside fishing, gold mining and cross-border trade with Tanzania. Historically, Migori has been an important agricultural and commercial gateway between Kenya and Tanzania.


Population
1,116,436
Area
2,613 km²
Sub-counties
8
Capital
Migori

01 · Learning

Education

MIGORI County

Institutions and News

02 · Wellbeing

Health

MIGORI County

Institutions and News

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Two Level IV Hospitals to Expand Healthcare Access in Migori - health.go.ke

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori County Health Officials during a Chemosafe training workshop. They have urged women of Migori to take immediate advantage of the screening initiative at the Migori County Referral Hospital (MCRH) to know their breast health status. - Facebook

    Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    SHA-Accredited Hospitals And Health Facilities In Migori County [List] - The Kenya Times

    Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ex-Migori governor Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial - Citizen Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

MIGORI County

Institutions and News

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

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:16:20 GMT
    China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

04 · Development

Development

MIGORI County

Organizations and News

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:26:36 GMT
    𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝟳𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 Kenya has taken a major step towards strengthening its food safety systems following the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (K - Facebook

    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

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT
    New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

MIGORI County

Politics and News

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:46:26 GMT
    Babu Owino condemns attack on Kalonzo in Migori, warns against political intolerance - Citizen Digital

    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:45:50 GMT
    Kalonzo turns to Raila’s name to charm Nyanza, but convoy attacked in Migori - Daily Nation

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:42:36 GMT
    Kalonzo Musyoka slams rising political intolerance after convoy is ambushed in Migori - Sifa FM Kenya

    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:04:28 GMT
    Kalonzo, Wamalwa, Muturi convoy attacked in Migori as political tour turns violent - The Eastleigh Voice