Siaya County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Siaya County

Siaya County is headquartered in Siaya, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Alego Usonga, Bondo, Gem, Rarieda, Ugenya, Ugunja. Its neighbouring counties are Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Vihiga, Lake Victoria. Siaya main economic activities are Fishing, rice, maize, cotton, trade.

Explore Education Institutions & News
30   Wards 654   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 146   Senior Schools 50   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 58   Clinics 96   Dispensaries 271   Health Centers 12   Hospitals 40   SHGs 15   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 42   Accomodations 583   Polling Centers 533,595   Voters

The brief

About Siaya County

Siaya County is located in western Kenya along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, bordering Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kisumu and Homa Bay counties. Siaya Town is the county headquarters. The county features fertile plains, wetlands and a lakeshore environment that supports agriculture and fishing. The population is predominantly Luo, with rich traditions in music, storytelling and community leadership. Agriculture produces maize, sorghum, millet, cassava, sweet potatoes and sugarcane, while fishing in Lake Victoria, livestock keeping and trade contribute significantly to the economy. Historically, Siaya has produced influential national leaders and continues to play an important role in education, governance and agricultural development.


Population
993,183
Area
2,530 km²
Sub-counties
6
Capital
Siaya

01 · Learning

Education

Siaya County

Statistics

Primary schools
654
Secondary schools
146
TVET Colleges
50
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Umer Primary School

East Ugenya · Public · Mixed

Rarieda Technical & Vocational College

· Public · Mixed

Nyangoma Girls Boarding Primary School

C. Sakwa · Public · Girls

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Loading latest headlines…

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Siaya County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
58
Health Centres
271
Dispensaries
96
Hospitals
12

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Nyenye Misori Dispensary

W Yimbo, Usenge · Bondo

Yala Sub-District Hospital

Yala Township, Marenyo · Gem

St Marys Yala Dispensary

Yala Township, Marenyo · Gem

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    FROM SPORTS TO HEALTHCARE: SIAYA’S INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATIONS - Ministry of Defence – Kenya

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Full List Of Private And Public Hospitals Accredited By SHA In Siaya - The Kenya Times

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:49 GMT
    Siaya launches fresh drive to strengthen community health services - The Standard Media Group

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Siaya restructures health services as youth HIV infections surge - People Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Siaya County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
58
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Diana Marie Wanjiku Kori

Agent · Kenya

Fahigalu Blue Co Ltd

Tour Operator · Kwale

Roman Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    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

Siaya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
40
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Undugu Society Of Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kathinge Horticultural Women SHG

Women · Machakos

The Green Network Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    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

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:51:10 GMT
    Kenya ramps up food safety through Sh760M national Codex plan - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:13:46 GMT
    The Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Mr Moses Wekesa and Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki lead the members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on a site inspection visit of - Facebook

05 · Politics

Politics

Siaya County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
583
Voters
533,595

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Awelo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Siaya Township · Alego Usonga · Siaya

Sinaga Primary School - Polling Center/Station

East Gem · Gem · Siaya

Odhuro Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Yimbo East · Bondo · Siaya

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:06:18 GMT
    Siaya women leaders demand inclusion in political power-sharing talks - the-star.co.ke

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Siaya Governor James Orengo – Kenya is in a state in which we must come together and talk about the country. - Facebook

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Opiyo Wandayi rushes to lock Siaya as Ruto’s re-election bid gains momentum - People Daily

    Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Chaos, political rivalry mar Raila Odinga anniversary event - Daily Nation