kakamega County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

kakamega County

Kakamega County is headquartered in Kakamega, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Butere, Ikolomani, Khwisero, Likuyani, Lugari, Lurambi, Malava, Matungu, Mumias East, Mumias West, Navakholo, Shinyalu. Its neighbouring counties are Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia. Kakamega main economic activities are Sugarcane, maize, tea, dairy, poultry, forestry, commerce, gold mining.

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60   Wards 943   Primary Schools 12   Constituencies 276   Senior Schools 93   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 106   Clinics 106   Dispensaries 271   Health Centers 16   Hospitals 52   SHGs 23   Tour Guides/Drivers 10   Tour Operators 46   Accomodations 984   Polling Centers 844,551   Voters

The brief

About Kakamega County

Kakamega County lies in western Kenya, bordering Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties. Kakamega Town is the county headquarters. Fertile soils and abundant rainfall support sugarcane, maize, tea, dairy farming and horticulture. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Luhya community. Kakamega Forest, Kenya's only tropical rainforest, supports biodiversity, eco-tourism and research. Trade, education and small industries also contribute to economic growth. Historically, the county gained prominence through gold mining and remains an important agricultural and commercial centre.


Population
1,867,579
Area
3,017 km²
Sub-counties
12
Capital
Kakamega

01 · Learning

Education

kakamega County

Statistics

Primary schools
943
Secondary schools
276
TVET Colleges
93
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Sunrise Academy Primary School

Shirugu · Private · Girls

Shilongo Primary School

Kabras Central · Public · Mixed

Mung'ang'a Secondary School

East Wanga · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

kakamega County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
106
Health Centres
271
Dispensaries
106
Hospitals
16

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Ivona Clinic

Mautuma, Milimani · Lugari

Namagara Dispensary

Shivanga, Teresia · Kakamega North (Malava)

Lusheya Health Centre

Lusheya, Lusheya · Mumias

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:14:00 GMT
    Kakamega rolls out plan to reduce maternal, newborn deaths - The Star, Kenya

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:41 GMT
    Kakamega mothers to get KSh80m maternal health unit in 36 weeks - TV47 Digital

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐒𝐡𝟏𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 The County Government of Kakamega has commenced a Sh11 million solar power project at Matete Health Centre in Chevaywa Ward, Lugari Sub-Coun - Facebook

    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kakamega private developer loses Sh40 million land to State - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

kakamega County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
79
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Evina Safaris Ltd

Tour Operator · Nakuru

Jamia Hotel

Restaurant · Nakuru

Pius Kariuki Njiru

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:50:51 GMT
    Why I want to be Nairobi's next governor - Ronald Karauri - Daily Nation

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:15:00 GMT
    From Nairobi: A call to turn the right to food into reality - Business Daily

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:56:41 GMT
    Adenia partially exits retailer Quickmart through Nairobi listing - Africa Private Equity News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:20:56 GMT
    Sakaja orders crackdown on rogue county inspectors, bans night raids on Nairobi bars - Citizen Digital

04 · Development

Development

kakamega County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
52
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Maendeleo Ya Viziwi Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Inter -College Environmental Development Co-Ordination Network

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kisumu Hope Restoration Programmes

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:03:24 GMT
    Kenya launches assessment to strengthen environmental, security security development - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:17:15 GMT
    Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya Joshua Tabah speaking during the launch of the Strengthening Skills Training Ecosystems and Pathways (STEP) project in Dadaab sub-county, Garissa. He said that the project was designed to unlock the enormous po - Facebook

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:59:32 GMT
    Kenya Highlights Technology Transfer in Industrial Manufacturing Push - TechAfrica News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:26:35 GMT
    Kenya seeks EU election observers, debt reforms ahead of 2027 polls - Anadolu Ajansı

05 · Politics

Politics

kakamega County

Statistics

Constituencies
12
Wards
60
Polling Centers
984
Voters
844,551

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Mahanga Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Lwandeti · Lugari · Kakamega

Mahusi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Chegulo · Malava · Kakamega

Samitsi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Shirugu-Mugai · Malava · Kakamega

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    EACC recovers Sh40m public land with three government houses in Kakamega - Capital FM Africa

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sifuna accuses Ruto of plot to take over Kakamega Forest - People Daily

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sifuna asks Oparanya for blessing as Linda Mwananchi tours Kakamega - The Star, Kenya

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    DCP suffers blow as only Kakamega MCA joins Ruto camp - People Daily