Samburu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Samburu County

Samburu County is headquartered in Maralal, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Samburu East, Samburu North, Samburu West. Its neighbouring counties are Baringo, Isiolo, Laikipia, Marsabit, Turkana. Samburu main economic activities are Pastoralism, livestock, tourism, beekeeping.

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15   Wards 140   Primary Schools 3   Constituencies 15   Senior Schools 10   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 59   Clinics 52   Dispensaries 233   Health Centers 3   Hospitals 1   SHGs 19   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 10   Accomodations 309   Polling Centers 100,014   Voters

The brief

About Samburu County

Samburu County is located in northern Kenya bordering Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Laikipia and Baringo counties. Maralal is the county headquarters. The county is characterized by rugged hills, open savannahs and the Ewaso Nyiro River. The Samburu community preserves a distinctive pastoral culture known for colourful attire, beadwork, music and traditional ceremonies. Livestock keeping is the leading economic activity, complemented by tourism through Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves. Small-scale farming occurs along river valleys. Historically Samburu has remained an important centre of pastoral heritage, wildlife conservation and cultural tourism while continuing to invest in education and infrastructure.


Population
310,327
Area
21,090 km²
Sub-counties
3
Capital
Maralal

01 · Learning

Education

Samburu County

Statistics

Primary schools
140
Secondary schools
15
TVET Colleges
10
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Masikita Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Urah Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Lgoss Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Samburu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
59
Health Centres
233
Dispensaries
52
Hospitals
3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Lolmolog Dispensary

Suguta Marmar, Lolmolog · Samburu Central

Tuum Dispensary

Tuum, Tuum · Samburu North

Samburu Medical Centre (outreach services)

Maralal, Maralal · Samburu Central

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Stigma, myths fueling poor epilepsy care in Samburu - Kenya News Agency

    Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Veronica, a Community Health Volunteer (CHV) from Samburu East, has welcomed the Kenya Health Summit, saying it will provide an important platform for CHVs, health workers, police officers and government representatives to share experiences and discu - Facebook

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Florence Ntisai: Daring voice taking Samburu women's climate rights to continental stage - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Samburu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
29
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Insureplace Insurance Agency Limited

Agency · Kenya

Mwangaza Hotel & Butchery

Food and Beverage Service Provider · Uasin-Gishu

George Michael Muchoki Ndungu

Tour Guide Driver · Mombasa

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
    Mombasa industrial park set for Sh90 billion power plant, AI project - www.standardmedia.co.ke

    Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:14 GMT
    KATA Nominated for Best Association at 2026 KNCCI Mombasa Business Awards - Kenya Association of Travel Agents

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:45:00 GMT
    World Bank says Kenya overpaid Sh117bn for Mombasa-Naivasha SGR - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:45:45 GMT
    KETSA five-day workshop in Mombasa focuses on innovation - Sacco Review

04 · Development

Development

Samburu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
1
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Youth Support Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Pangana Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Goodwill Ambassadors Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:37:21 GMT
    𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗗𝗣 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶 Deputy President’s development engagements in Kwale and Kilifi counties, featuring the launch of land title deed issuance and electricity connectivity initiatives. - Facebook

    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

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Samburu County

Statistics

Constituencies
3
Wards
15
Polling Centers
309
Voters
100,014

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Laresoro Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Waso · Samburu East · Samburu

Larata Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Wamba East · Samburu East · Samburu

Lndume Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Waso · Samburu East · Samburu

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government steps up security operations in Samburu, Meru and Isiolo says Murkomen - KBC Digital

    Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Isiolo, Meru residents back Samburu security operation - The Standard

    Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Laikipia Women Rep Jane Kagiri hits back at Gachagua over Samburu operation remarks - People Daily

    Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Leshoomo, Six Samburu MCAs Defect to UDA, Back Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid - Capital FM Africa