kisumu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

kisumu County

Kisumu County is headquartered in Kisumu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Muhoroni, Nyakach, Nyando, Seme. Its neighbouring counties are Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay, Lake Victoria. Kisumu main economic activities are Fishing, port services, manufacturing, rice, sugarcane, trade, tourism.

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37   Wards 703   Primary Schools 7   Constituencies 172   Senior Schools 85   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 70   Clinics 81   Dispensaries 258   Health Centers 21   Hospitals 24   SHGs 87   Tour Guides/Drivers 16   Tour Operators 221   Accomodations 621   Polling Centers 606,754   Voters

The brief

About Kisumu County

Kisumu County lies on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, bordering Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay and Nyamira counties. Kisumu City is the county headquarters and Kenya's third-largest city. The county enjoys a warm climate, fertile plains and an extensive lakeshore supporting fishing, agriculture and commerce. Manufacturing, transport, tourism, healthcare and education are major economic sectors. Attractions include Dunga Wetlands, Kit Mikayi and the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. Historically, Kisumu developed as a major railway terminus and port, becoming one of Kenya's leading commercial and industrial centres.


Population
1,155,574
Area
2,085 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kisumu

01 · Learning

Education

kisumu County

Statistics

Primary schools
703
Secondary schools
172
TVET Colleges
85
University/Colleges
3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Nyadundo Primary School

Nyang'oma · Public · Mixed

Kirembe Mixed Secondary School

Kisumu East · Public · Mixed

Kuap Vocational Training Center

· Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

kisumu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
70
Health Centres
258
Dispensaries
81
Hospitals
21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Nyangoma Health Centre

Nyangoma, Wangaya I · Muhoroni

Kandaria Medical Centre

East Nyakach, Kandaria · Nyakach

Ojola Dispensary

S.W Kisumu, Ojola · Kisumu East

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT
    Kisumu designates Victoria hospital for cancer and sickle cell screening - the-star.co.ke

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:10 GMT
    First Lady Rachel Ruto flags off relief supplies to 39 Kisumu schools - KBC Digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:15 GMT
    One person arrested, weapons, tactical gear recovered in Kisumu gang crackdown - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:10:38 GMT
    New epilepsy treatment introduced in Kisumu neurosurgery camp - People Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

kisumu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
324
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Northern Wild Hunters Limited

Tour Operator · Mombasa

Peter Onyango Oduor

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Allan Lerioka Karbolo

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Latest Business News

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    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:42:47 GMT
    Linda Mwananchi Nairobi Tour - Daily Nation

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:02:12 GMT
    Eastleigh calm with businesses remaining open as Linda Mwananchi holds Nairobi rallies - The Eastleigh Voice

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:38:48 GMT
    Heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally - People Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:24 GMT
    Kenya wants to be East Africa’s business hub, but US tech giants are raising concerns as Nairobi battles immigration crisis - Business Insider Africa

04 · Development

Development

kisumu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
24
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Kenya Retired Person Association

Non-Profit · Kenya

Al-Ihsan Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Roi Success Women SHG

Women · Kiambu

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu set for tallest building outside Nairobi - Business Daily

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:44:48 GMT
    Tallest Building Outside Nairobi Planned for Kiambu - Mjengo Hub

    Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu County internal revenue hits record Ksh 6.5B - KBC Digital

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    KIE, Kiambu County signs MoU to boost MSME growth and industrialization - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

kisumu County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
37
Polling Centers
621
Voters
606,754

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Akonya Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Central Seme · Seme · Kisumu

andingo Bware Primary School - Polling Center/Station

South West Nyakach · Nyakach · Kisumu

Odowa Primary School - Polling Center/Station

North West Kisumu · Kisumu West · Kisumu

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:38:04 GMT
    Inside Ruto's five-day tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay - Citizen Digital

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:48:14 GMT
    Ruto pledges Ksh10M to help a school in Kisumu - People Daily

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:13:14 GMT
    Ruto joins worshippers in Kisumu ahead of his 4-day Nyanza tour - People Daily

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:47:18 GMT
    Oparanya convenes Western leaders in Kisumu, rallies support for Ruto’s re-election - Capital FM Africa