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Uasin-Gishu County

Uasin-Gishu County is headquartered in Eldoret, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Ainabkoi, Kapseret, Kesses, Moiben, Soy, Turbo. Its neighbouring counties are Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kakamega, Kericho, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Baringo. Uasin-Gishu main economic activities are Maize, wheat, dairy, education, manufacturing.

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The brief

About Uasin-Gishu County

Uasin Gishu County lies in Kenya's North Rift region, bordering Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Nandi and Kakamega counties. Eldoret City is the county headquarters and a major commercial, educational and transport hub. Fertile plains, moderate temperatures and reliable rainfall support intensive farming. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Kalenjin community alongside many other Kenyan groups. Agriculture drives the economy through maize, wheat, dairy farming, horticulture and poultry production. Eldoret also hosts manufacturing industries, universities and healthcare institutions. Internationally renowned distance runners have emerged from the county. Historically, Uasin Gishu has been one of Kenya's leading grain-producing regions and continues to contribute significantly to commerce, education and sports.

Population: 1,163,186
Area: 3,399 km²
Sub-counties: 6
Capital: Eldoret

01 · Learning

Education

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Primary schools: 766
Secondary schools: 156
TVET Colleges: 115
University/Colleges: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Cherished Hope Training College

· Private · Mixed

Kabore Primary School

Eldoret East · Public · Mixed

Biremo Academy Primary School

Eldoret East · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 85
Health Centres: 255
Dispensaries: 100
Hospitals: 11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Limo Surgical Hospital

Chepkoilel, Chepkoilel · Eldoret East

Chepkemel Dispensary

Ngenyilel, Osorongai · Eldoret West

Kuinet Dispensary

Kiplombe, Kuinet · Eldoret West

Latest Health News

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Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:43:49 GMT

Uasin Gishu CHPs take stock of community health gains - Kenya News Agency

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:20:29 GMT

Community Health Promoters (CHPs) attached to Cheboin Dispensary and neighbouring health units in Kapsoya Ward, Ainabkoi sub-county, Friday held an end-of-year review, planning and appreciation meeting to take stock of their work and lock in gains for - Facebook

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:18:00 GMT

CBA signed, but clinical officers in Uasin Gishu stay away - The Star, Kenya

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:10:03 GMT

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝. In the quiet rural stretch of Uasin Gishu County, where distance often stands between residents and quality medical care, Cheptiret D - Facebook

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 570
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Timothy Kariuki Munene

Agent · Kenya

George Kinyanjui Manuthia

Tour Guide Driver · Nakuru

House In The Wild Limited T/A Amani House

Hotels · Baringo

Latest Business News

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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

How rising Lake Baringo waters are fuelling a tomato boom - Daily Nation

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Baringo power project to connect over 3,000 households to electricity - KBC Digital

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Traders Count Losses as Overnight Fire Razes Businesses - Kenyans.co.ke

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

81km road project set to transform trade and tourism in Baringo - People Daily

04 · Development

Development

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 35
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Voices Of Africa For Sustainable Development

Non-Profit · Kenya

Fenesi Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kenya Aids Intervention Prevention Project Group

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:26:36 GMT

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝟳𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 Kenya has taken a major step towards strengthening its food safety systems following the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (K - Facebook

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

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT

New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Constituencies: 6
Wards: 31
Polling Centers: 510
Voters: 506,138

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Borderfarm Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kapsoya · Ainabkoi · Uasin-Gishu

Songich Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kaptagat · Ainabkoi · Uasin-Gishu

Tendwo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kaptagat · Ainabkoi · Uasin-Gishu

Latest Political News

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Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

President William Samoei Ruto commissions Pioneer Affordable Housing Project, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. - Facebook

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:17:25 GMT

Uasin Gishu: Human rights activists fear for their lives, seek protection - People Daily

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Shame of University of Eldoret lecturer threatening students over ‘Wantam’ politics - Daily Nation

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Bii, Mandago political spat intensifies in Uasin Gishu ahead of 2027 polls - The Star, Kenya