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 75   Clinics 27   Dispensaries 251   Health Centers 5   Hospitals 56   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

Mwambeba Vocational Training Center

· Public · Mixed

Serve Academy Primary School

Wodanga · Private · Mixed

Hobunaka Primary School

Wekhomo · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Vihiga County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
75
Health Centres
251
Dispensaries
27
Hospitals
5

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Majve medical clinic

, · Sabatia

Vihiga District Hosptial

Wamuluma, Kegoye · Vihiga

Rehema VCT Centre

Shaviringa, Shiru · Hamisi

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Prepares for October Commissioning - health.go.ke

    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga Referral Hospital receives medical equipment - Kenya News Agency

    Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐕𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Vihiga County has strengthened its commitment to evidence-driven healthcare through a new partnership with a global non-profit organization, Evidence Action, - Facebook

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT
    Vihiga County steps up digital push to improve service delivery - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Vihiga County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
44
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Clif Dan Owino

Agent · Kenya

Eliteways Travel And Safaris Limited

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Alfa Insurance Agency Ltd

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
    Absa exits Kenya insurance after Sh3bn buyout by Mudavadi group - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:16:20 GMT
    China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

04 · Development

Development

Vihiga County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
56
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Aduko Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Mji Wa Faraja Elderly Foundation (Mfef)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Participatory Community Relief And Development Programme

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

Vihiga County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
361
Voters
310,043

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Ebwiranyi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mwibona · Luanda · Vihiga

Nabwani Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Wodanga · Sabatia · Vihiga

Digula Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North Maragoli · Sabatia · Vihiga

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:32:08 GMT
    𝗩𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 Ten years, one final signature: the Vihiga Governor, Dr Wilber Ottichilo, closed a decade in office in style, signing the 2026/27 Finance Bill, his last, amid cheers in a charged Co - Facebook

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:20:13 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Prof. Charles O. Ochola (Vice-Chancellor of Tom Mboya University) speaks during Phase Two of the National Government Projects Verification Exercise, which is being conducted in Homa Bay, Kisii, Vihiga and Bungoma counties. - Facebook

    Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vihiga ODM leaders honour Raila’s democratic legacy one year later - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ODM set to intensify grassroots mobilisation in Vihiga as ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ continues - People Daily