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.

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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

Matibabu Foundation College Of Health Sciences

· Private · Mixed

Mumbo Primary School

S. Uyoma · Public · Mixed

Nyangera Primary School

C. Yimbo · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Siaya County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
58
Health Centres
271
Dispensaries
96
Hospitals
12

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Sifuyo Dispensary

West Ugenya, Sifuyo · Ugenya

Anyuongi Dispensary

South Sakwa, East Miguena · Bondo

Mama Anns Odede Community Health Centre

North Uyoma, Ochienga · Rarieda

Latest Health News

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

    Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:02:47 GMT
    Siaya county steps up Ebola preparedness - standardmedia.co.ke

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

    Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Siaya to build Sh300 million mother-baby hospital - the-star.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Siaya County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
58
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Anyoraa Maasai Mara Camp

Hotels · Nyandarua

Raylenne Tours And Safaris Ltd

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Agnes Mumbua Mucheni

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
    Kenya factories, farms hit by standards hurdles in Africa - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    We have no home to go to, say Burundians in Kitengela - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:10:56 GMT
    Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers? - Al Jazeera

04 · Development

Development

Siaya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
40
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

George Gitonga Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Tim Ti Ne Youth SHG

Youth · Nyando

Nzororele Youth SHG

Youth · Vihiga

Latest Development News

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    Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Milemba intensifies education and infrastructure development in Vihiga - kenyanews.go.ke

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Mudavadi reveals goodies for Vihiga residents ahead of Ruto’s planned visit - People Daily

    Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga governor unveils mid-term review, pledges to complete flagship projects - standardmedia.co.ke

    Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ongoing excavation works at Mbale Market in Vihiga as construction of the Sh350 million modern two-storey market begins. - facebook.com

05 · Politics

Politics

Siaya County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
583
Voters
533,595

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Agoro Oyombe Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North Alego · Alego Usonga · Siaya

Kagonya Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North Ugenya · Ugenya · Siaya

Ugunja Town Hall - Polling Center/Station

Ugunja · Ugunja · Siaya

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:26:25 GMT
    Wandayi urges Siaya residents to consolidate political support for President William Samoei Ruto - facebook.com

    Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Oburu to Orengo: Stop politics, fix Siaya County - Daily Nation

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Omollo takes gov't agenda to Siaya, warns against divisive politics ahead of 2027 - citizen.digital

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
    Wandayi leads push to expand Ruto’s Nyanza support base - Capital FM Africa