Vihiga County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Vihiga County

Vihiga County is headquartered in Mbale, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Emuhaya, Hamisi, Luanda, Sabatia, Vihiga. Its neighbouring counties are Kakamega, Kisumu, Nandi, Siaya. Vihiga main economic activities are Tea, dairy, maize, horticulture, trade.

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25   Wards 394   Primary Schools 5   Constituencies 116   Senior Schools 40   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 73   Clinics 27   Dispensaries 253   Health Centers 5   Hospitals 53   SHGs 4   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 39   Accomodations 361   Polling Centers 310,043   Voters

The brief

About Vihiga County

Vihiga County is located in western Kenya, bordering Kakamega, Kisumu, Nandi and Siaya counties. Mbale is the county headquarters. Despite its small size, the county has one of Kenya's highest population densities. Fertile soils and reliable rainfall support tea, bananas, maize, vegetables, dairy farming and poultry. The population is predominantly Luhya, especially the Maragoli, Banyore, Tiriki and Batsotso communities. Education, trade and public services complement agriculture. Rich cultural traditions are maintained through music, dance and community ceremonies.


Population
590,013
Area
564 km²
Sub-counties
5
Capital
Mbale

01 · Learning

Education

Vihiga County

Statistics

Primary schools
394
Secondary schools
116
TVET Colleges
40
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Elunyu Primary School

Busali East · Public · Mixed

Ebusiratsi Cg Primary School

North Bunyore · Public · Mixed

Shiru Vocational Training Center

· Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Vihiga County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
73
Health Centres
253
Dispensaries
27
Hospitals
5

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Sabatia Health Centre

Wodanga, Vokoli · Sabatia

Boyani Dispensary

Tambua, Gimarakwa · Hamisi

Kimogoi Dispensary

Gisambai, · Hamisi

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga snakebite crisis: Residents decry lack of antivenom in rural hospitals - People Daily

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga's fight to save mothers gets boost - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Oluga commissions Mulele Level 3 Hospital in Vihiga - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga Hospital nears completion - Kenya News Agency

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Vihiga County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
44
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Jackson Leonard Mugoh Mbiti

Tour Guide Driver · Nakuru

Bamaliz Restaurant Ltd T/A California Restaurants

Restaurant · Nakuru

Leomar Villa

Villas · Kwale

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:38:26 GMT
    Kenya Power to Set Up Two Substations in Kwale and Kilifi Counties Costing KSh765Million - Business Today Kenya

    Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Pressure mounts for State to pay Kwale Sugar Company Sh24 billion - Daily Nation

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    Kenya Power to add two substations in Kwale and Kilifi to boost electricity supply - Capital FM Africa

    Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Resolve Kwale Sugar woes to unlock investment - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Vihiga County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
53
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Sporting Chance International

Non-Profit · Kenya

Sabet Youth SHG

Youth · Bomet

Stoo Women SHG

Women · Nakuru

Latest Development News

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    Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nakuru's sponge city approach: using nature to build climate resilience - Dutch Water Sector

    Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Inside the Plans for Nakuru's New 'Tech City' - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    GDC breaks ground on geothermal laboratory in Nakuru County, Kenya - ThinkGeoEnergy

    Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nakuru County investing in the creative sector economy to protect Artists - Kenya News Agency

05 · Politics

Politics

Vihiga County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
361
Voters
310,043

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Luanda Town Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Luanda Township · Luanda · Vihiga

Busweta Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Busali · Sabatia · Vihiga

Chatamilu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Busali · Sabatia · Vihiga

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:40:10 GMT
    From NCIC Deputy Chairperson To Fresh Bid: Dorcas Kedogo’s Vihiga Political Comeback - thekenyatimes.com

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:39 GMT
    Over 1,000 Vihiga Boda Boda riders get licences after road safety training - People Daily

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Wilber Ottichilo takes over as ODM patron in Vihiga County as Osotsi loses key role - The Eastleigh Voice

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ODM replaces Osotsi with Otichillo as Vihiga patron - the-star.co.ke