kisii County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

kisii County

Kisii County is headquartered in Kisii, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bobasi, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bonchari, Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Chache, Nyaribari Masaba, South Mugirango. Its neighbouring counties are Nyamira, Narok, Homa Bay, Migori. Kisii main economic activities are Tea, coffee, bananas, dairy, soapstone mining, commerce.

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46   Wards 1103   Primary Schools 9   Constituencies 360   Senior Schools 87   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 62   Clinics 72   Dispensaries 250   Health Centers 18   Hospitals 40   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 51   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 822   Polling Centers 637,010   Voters

The brief

About Kisii County

Kisii County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Nyamira, Narok, Migori and Homa Bay counties. Kisii Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, rolling hills and abundant rainfall support tea, coffee, bananas, dairy farming and horticulture. The population is predominantly Abagusii, known for their entrepreneurial culture and emphasis on education. Soapstone carving, trade and financial services contribute to the local economy. Historically, Kisii has become one of Kenya's leading agricultural and commercial counties while preserving rich cultural traditions.


Population
1,266,860
Area
1,323 km²
Sub-counties
9
Capital
Kisii

01 · Learning

Education

kisii County

Statistics

Primary schools
1103
Secondary schools
360
TVET Colleges
87
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Nyota Marani Secondary School

Kiomooncha · Private · Mixed

Obwari Sda Primary School

Irianyi · Public · Mixed

Loma Academy Primary School

Bosongo · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

kisii County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
62
Health Centres
250
Dispensaries
72
Hospitals
18

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

GK Prisons Dispensary (Kisii)

Township, Township · Kisii Central

Nyatike Health Centre

S.M. Chache, Bosinange · South Gucha

Isecha Health Centre

Ngenyi, Gesangero · Marani

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:46:12 GMT
    Health officials raise alarm over rising mental health cases among children and youth in Kisii - Education News

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:58:29 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Oluga Leads Review to Fast-Track Kisii Cancer Centre Project - health.go.ke

    Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 Patients at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital received gifts from Governor Simba Arati as part of efforts to support vulnerable families ahead of Easter. During his visit on Wednesday - facebook.com

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

kisii County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
95
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Judith Mmbone Ambundo

Agent · Kenya

Masell Tours And Safaris Limited

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Diversified Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
    US offers Kenya factories in proposed Sh8trn minerals deal - Business Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    State pitches Lamu gateway to US firms - nation.co.ke

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
    Kenyan Treasury struggles with $18bn pensions bill - theeastafrican.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

kisii County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
40
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Destiny Shapers Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Janna Lynne Africa Community Development Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Jipange Community Capital Program

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:40:37 GMT
    Julius Melly, MP Tinderet – We have many development projects in Tinderet. - facebook.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:52:42 GMT
    KAIKAI'S KICKER: Of Kenya’s ‘Government Inspector’ development model - Citizen Digital

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:10:31 GMT
    Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Kenya) - fundsforngos.org

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

05 · Politics

Politics

kisii County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
46
Polling Centers
822
Voters
637,010

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Eberege Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Magenche · Bomachoge Borabu · Kisii

Nyaineke Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Masige East · Bobasi · Kisii

Ikenye Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Gesusu · Nyaribari Masaba · Kisii

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:34:03 GMT
    Kisii church demands Ksh7M refund from politician over disputed land deal - People Daily

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Huduma Centre Mashinani brings government services closer to Kisii residents - facebook.com

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:05:17 GMT
    Fabricated graphic quotes Kenyan opposition politician Fred Matiang’i as saying he would close Kisii State Lodge if elected president - Africa Check

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    How Kisii is becoming a paradise for political thuggery ahead of elections - Daily Nation