Nyamira County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Nyamira County

Nyamira County is headquartered in Nyamira, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Borabu, Kitutu Masaba, North Mugirango, West Mugirango. Its neighbouring counties are Bomet, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Narok. Nyamira main economic activities are Tea, bananas, dairy, coffee, commerce.

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20   Wards 567   Primary Schools 4   Constituencies 168   Senior Schools 49   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 68   Clinics 62   Dispensaries 267   Health Centers 11   Hospitals 21   SHGs 2   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 6   Accomodations 357   Polling Centers 323,283   Voters

The brief

About Nyamira County

Nyamira County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Kisii, Homa Bay, Kericho and Bomet counties. Nyamira Town is the county headquarters. Rolling hills, fertile volcanic soils, rivers and abundant rainfall support intensive agriculture. The population is predominantly Abagusii. Tea, coffee, bananas, maize, beans, dairy farming and horticulture are the main economic activities, supported by trade and public services. The county preserves rich Abagusii cultural traditions through music, dance, storytelling and community ceremonies. Historically, Nyamira was part of the former Kisii District before becoming a county under devolution and continues to invest in agriculture, education, healthcare and infrastructure.


Population
605,576
Area
897 km²
Sub-counties
4
Capital
Nyamira

01 · Learning

Education

Nyamira County

Statistics

Primary schools
567
Secondary schools
168
TVET Colleges
49
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Nyangweta Primary School

Bonyamatuta Mas · Public · Mixed

Tombe Central Academy Primary School

Central Kitutu · Public · Mixed

Ikonge Primary School

Kemera · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nyamira County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
68
Health Centres
267
Dispensaries
62
Hospitals
11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Machururiati Dispensary

Mochenwa, Karantrini · North Masaba

Magwagwa Health Centre

Borangi, Magwagwa · Nyamira North

Nyamagesa Dispensary

Nyamagesa, Nyankononi · Masaba South

Latest Health News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:58:29 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    How Community Health Promoters are transforming access to tuberculosis diagnosis and care in Nyamira County, Kenya - PATH

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health care systems and services in Nyamira fully functional, Nyaribo - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Nyaribo slams Duale's 'collapsed healthcare' claims - the-star.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nyamira County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
9
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Dorlan Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Daniel Kamakei Sururu

Tour Guide Driver ·

Michael Glyn Carr-Hartley

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:39:23 GMT
    Kenya Positions Itself as AfCFTA Gateway for US Investments - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:57:33 GMT
    Don’t dare: Nairobi police commander warns Linda Mwananchi against CBD rally - People Daily

    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

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT
    Nairobi prime office rental yield stuck at 8.5pc on higher supply - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Nyamira County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
21
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

First Leadership Approach For Groups International

Non-Profit · Kenya

Sukut Adult Learners Women SHG

Women · West Pokot

Soin Integrated Development Project

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:58:19 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . A crowd erupts into dance during President William Ruto’s development tour of Kericho Town. - facebook.com

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT
    Kindiki says Ruto deserves re-election on development record - KBC Digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Nyamira County

Statistics

Constituencies
4
Wards
20
Polling Centers
357
Voters
323,283

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Nyaututu Pri Sch - Polling Center/Station

Bokeira · North Mugirango · Nyamira

Kiomonso Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Gachuba · Kitutu Masaba · Nyamira

Memisi Deb Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Esise · Borabu · Nyamira

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Gusii glass ceiling: Woman reps Donya, Jerusha dare 60-year elective jinx - Daily Nation

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Full list of politicians on the Linda Mwananchi Kisii-Nyamira tour - People Daily

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Linda Mwananchi tour to head to Kisii, Nyamira on Friday - the-star.co.ke