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

Lucky Star Academy Primary School

Manzuu · Private · Mixed

Ebumbayi Primary School

South Bunyore · Public · Mixed

Emmaloba Primary School

South Bunyore · 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

Kisangula Medical Clinic

, · Sabatia

Nadanya Dispensary

Idzava, DEMESI · Sabatia

Nyangori Health Centre

Tambua, Gamalenga · Hamisi

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:17:06 GMT
    Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Prepares for October Commissioning - health.go.ke

    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

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Vihiga County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
44
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Linet Nyariki Gesare

Agent · Kenya

High End Trekks & Safaris

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Lazarus Choga Ngala

Tour Guide Driver · Kilifi

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, 31 Aug 2026 12:25:07 GMT
    Kilifi taps Polish investors to boost dairy co-ops, MSMEs - Sacco Review

    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

    Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Halal Mining to establish barite processing plant and mineral laboratory in Kilifi - People Daily

04 · Development

Development

Vihiga County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
53
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Nothern Communication Solutions

Non-Profit · Kenya

Nakimo Welfare Youth SHG

Youth · Kiambu

Dynamic Women SHG

Women · Nairobi

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nairobi planning committee suspends development control policy over discrepancies - the-star.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:51:26 GMT
    GIZ Kenya Jobs 2026: 4 New Opportunities in Nairobi Across Migration, Sustainable Livestock and Value Chain Development - Global South Opportunities

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Questionnaire on the Nairobi Consensus on Education for Sustainable Development - UNESCO

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Knight Frank: Nairobi areas where new roads could lift property values and investment - People Daily

05 · Politics

Politics

Vihiga County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
361
Voters
310,043

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kabinjari Primari School - Polling Center/Station

Banja · Hamisi · Vihiga

Mahanga Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Shiru · Hamisi · Vihiga

Shivembe Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Shamakhokho · Hamisi · Vihiga

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:59:47 GMT
    First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto: Kenya Kwanza Government of Markets in Vihiga - facebook.com

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

    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