Trans-Nzoia County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Trans-Nzoia County

Trans-Nzoia County is headquartered in Kitale, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Cherangany, Endebess, Kiminini, Kwanza, Saboti. Its neighbouring counties are Bungoma, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot. Trans-Nzoia main economic activities are Maize, wheat, dairy, horticulture, commerce.

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25   Wards 471   Primary Schools 5   Constituencies 121   Senior Schools 62   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 94   Clinics 48   Dispensaries 239   Health Centers 9   Hospitals 55   SHGs 1   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 88   Accomodations 386   Polling Centers 398,981   Voters

The brief

About Trans-Nzoia County

Trans Nzoia County is located in Kenya's Rift Valley region, bordering West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma and Uganda. Kitale is the county headquarters. The county lies on the fertile Trans Nzoia Plateau with rich volcanic soils, reliable rainfall and a cool climate that favour agriculture. Its diverse population includes Kalenjin, Luhya, Kikuyu, Luo and Kisii communities. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, producing maize, wheat, dairy products, horticultural crops and certified seeds. Agro-processing, commerce and education also contribute significantly. The county's cultural diversity is reflected in its festivals, music and cuisine. Historically, Trans Nzoia became one of Kenya's principal agricultural settlement areas and remains vital to national food security.


Population
990,341
Area
2,495 km²
Sub-counties
5
Capital
Kitale

01 · Learning

Education

Trans-Nzoia County

Statistics

Primary schools
471
Secondary schools
121
TVET Colleges
62
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Cheptantan Primary School

Kwanza · Public · Mixed

Bethsaida Academy Primary School

Saboti · Private · Mixed

Muntain View Primary School

Saboti · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Trans-Nzoia County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
94
Health Centres
239
Dispensaries
48
Hospitals
9

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Bondeni Dispensary (Trans Nzoia West)

Kinyoro, Kisawai · Trans Nzoia West

Rumuruti Medical Clinic

Chepsiro, Kibuswa · Trans Nzoia East

Kimuri Dispensary

Sinyereri, Sinyereri · Trans Nzoia East

Latest Health News

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    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government to push ahead with Sh1 billion Trans Nzoia Level 5 Hospital despite Governor Natembeya’s opposition - The Eastleigh Voice

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝘇𝗼𝗶𝗮, 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 The Trans Nzoia County government and Rotary Club are finalising details of a collaborative arrangement which wi - Facebook

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Construction of Kitale hospital will continue uninterrupted, Ruto vows - KBC Digital

    Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto announces major boost to maternal, child healthcare in Trans-Nzoia - People Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Trans-Nzoia County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
89
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Caroline Nyambura Chege

Agent · Kenya

Dhe Jomels Ltd

Hotels · Taita-Taveta

Kamcan Properties T/A Four Points By Sheraton

Hotels · Nakuru

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu, Nakuru and Mombasa most conducive for business - Business Daily

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:11:06 GMT
    From inadequate classrooms to no latrines: Inside sorry state of Nakuru ECDEs - The Standard

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Glovo trains 50 Nakuru entrepreneurs as online business grows - Capital FM Africa

    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Unison Sacco hosts Nakuru business dinner forum to support SME growth - Sacco Review

04 · Development

Development

Trans-Nzoia County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
55
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Sudan Islamic Relief Agency ( Sira)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Rehema Educational Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Zero To One Mission

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 13:51:10 GMT
    Kenya ramps up food safety through Sh760M national Codex plan - 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 13:13:46 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

Trans-Nzoia County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
386
Voters
398,981

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Cheberem Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Chepchoina · Endebess · Trans-Nzoia

Mokoiywet Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Waitaluk · Kiminini · Trans-Nzoia

Titimet Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Matumbei · Endebess · Trans-Nzoia

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:49:08 GMT
    Traders locked out of Kitale market as Ruto, Natembeya tensions spill over - Daily Nation

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:03:00 GMT
    Jeremiah Rogito withdraws from Trans Nzoia Senate race - The Star, Kenya

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Trans Nzoia commissioner orders administrators to stop saluting Natembeya over Ruto’s remarks - People Daily

    Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Police probe Trans Nzoia political clashes after two officers injured - The Eastleigh Voice