Uasin-Gishu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

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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31   Wards 766   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 156   Senior Schools 115   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 85   Clinics 100   Dispensaries 254   Health Centers 11   Hospitals 6   SHGs 48   Tour Guides/Drivers 24   Tour Operators 498   Accomodations 510   Polling Centers 506,138   Voters

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

Oasis Secondary School

Kipchamo · Private · Mixed

Aic Tenai Primary School

Eldoret North · Public · Mixed

Mkombozi Secondary School

Tulwet · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
85
Health Centres
254
Dispensaries
100
Hospitals
11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Moi Teaching Refferal Hospital

Chepkoilel, Chepkoilel · Eldoret East

Sergoit Clinic

, · Eldoret East

Elgon View Hospital

Kapseret, Langas · Wareng

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health takes lion's share of Uasin Gishu budget as Bii targets better services - the-star.co.ke

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Uasin Gishu County Health officials posed for a photo during a Health Management Team (HMT) meeting to review response strategies and strengthen readiness across all health facilities. - facebook.com

    Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Eldoret health workers vow daily protests as strike enters 23rd day - People Daily

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Affordable housing in Kapsuswa is reshaping education and health in Uasin Gishu - Sacco Review

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
570
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Sho-Sho Cottage

Hotels · Kilifi

Amabel Amondi Ouma

Agent · Kenya

Josphat Gaitho Kariuki

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
    Kenya factories, farms hit by standards hurdles in Africa - businessdailyafrica.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:29:06 GMT
    22 October 2026 | Greenshift Sustainability Forum | Nairobi - africabusinesscommunities.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:24 GMT
    Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis - Business Insider Africa

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:09:09 GMT
    Kenya positions itself as regional investment hub in talks with US business delegation - citizen.digital

04 · Development

Development

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
6
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

New Life For The Poor

Non-Profit · Kenya

I- Link Community Services Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

St.MaryS Orphans Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:31:07 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:14 GMT
    President Ruto warns opposition will take Kenya ‘back to the stone age’ - citizen.digital

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT
    Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

05 · Politics

Politics

Uasin-Gishu County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
31
Polling Centers
510
Voters
506,138

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Ruiyobei Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Tembelio · Moiben · Uasin-Gishu

Naiberi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kaptagat · Ainabkoi · Uasin-Gishu

Teldet Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kipsomba · Soy · Uasin-Gishu

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:46:45 GMT
    Uasin Gishu opens applications for market stall spaces to traders - Kenya News Agency

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Uasin Gishu invites traders to apply for spaces in five markets - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Hot tea, mandazi and a slice of politics: How Silverline Hotel became Eldoret’s ‘parliament’ - nation.africa

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:45:00 GMT
    Farouk Kibet’s possible entry into Turbo MP race excites Uasin Gishu county - the-star.co.ke