laikipia County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

laikipia County

Laikipia County is headquartered in Rumuruti, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Laikipia East, Laikipia North, Laikipia West. Its neighbouring counties are Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Baringo. Laikipia main economic activities are Ranching, wildlife tourism, wheat, barley, horticulture, dairy.

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15   Wards 346   Primary Schools 3   Constituencies 96   Senior Schools 29   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 60   Clinics 59   Dispensaries 241   Health Centers 3   Hospitals 21   SHGs 106   Tour Guides/Drivers 79   Tour Operators 41   Accomodations 354   Polling Centers 263,012   Voters

The brief

About Laikipia County

Laikipia County is located in central Kenya, bordering Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Baringo counties. Rumuruti is the county headquarters while Nanyuki is the main commercial centre. The county features grasslands, forests, rivers and semi-arid plains. Agriculture, ranching, wildlife conservation and tourism drive the economy, supported by wheat, barley, potatoes, dairy farming and horticulture. Conservancies such as Ol Pejeta have made Laikipia a leading conservation destination. The county is culturally diverse and has evolved into a centre for sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism.


Population
518,560
Area
9,508 km²
Sub-counties
3
Capital
Rumuruti

01 · Learning

Education

laikipia County

Statistics

Primary schools
346
Secondary schools
96
TVET Colleges
29
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Mungetho Primary School

Laikipia West · Public · Mixed

Gituamba Primary School

Laikipia West · Public · Mixed

Oltaffeta Primary School

Laikipia East · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

laikipia County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
60
Health Centres
241
Dispensaries
59
Hospitals
3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Laikipia University Medical Centre

Igwamiti, Igwamiti · Nyahururu

KHE Farm Dispesary

Umande, Muramati · Laikipia East

Olpajeta Dispensary

Lamuria, Lamuria · Laikipia Central

Latest Health News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:52:00 GMT
    Batuk medical outreach reaches 3,900 Laikipia residents - the-star.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:31:27 GMT
    Beyond Zero partners with BATUK to provide free medical care to 3,900 Laikipia residents - People Daily

    Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    US aid workers discharged from Laikipia Ebola facility - Daily Nation

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:58:00 GMT
    Experts want local medics to manage Laikipia Ebola facility - the-star.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

laikipia County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
226
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Bahati Benzi Katana

Tour Guide Driver · Kilifi

Enasoit Ranch Ltd - Tour Operator

Tour Operator · Lamu

Sarah Nduta

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Clearing agents protest new export declaration rule by Kenya taxman - The EastAfrican

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

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

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:02:00 GMT
    Dangote's proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply - reuters.com

04 · Development

Development

laikipia County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
21
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Blissful Hope International

Non-Profit · Kenya

New Hope Foundation For Kenyan Children

Non-Profit · Kenya

Christian Women Aids Awareness Program

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:29:14 GMT
    Kenya, South Korea Deepen Ksh129.4B development partnership - People Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:42:28 GMT
    Kenya Pitches Nairobi for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Regional Office - The Kenyan Wallstreet

05 · Politics

Politics

laikipia County

Statistics

Constituencies
3
Wards
15
Polling Centers
354
Voters
263,012

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Temmakis Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Thingithu · Laikipia East · Laikipia

Gitundaga Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Igwamiti · Laikipia West · Laikipia

Mbombo Primaryschool - Polling Center/Station

Sosian · Laikipia North · Laikipia

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:46:04 GMT
    Laikipia East Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Muli called on residents to promptly alert authorities about areas requiring urgent intervention, including blocked or inadequate drainage systems, to prevent loss of lives and property during the anticipated El - facebook.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:07:53 GMT
    Governor Irungu urges Nanyuki residents to reject divisive politics - People Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:46:27 GMT
    Laikipia youth warned against drugs and political violence ahead of 2027 polls - People Daily

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sunday political heat: Methu, Nyoro, Sifuna to take opposition push to Laikipia, Busia and Meru - the-star.co.ke