uasin-gishu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

uasin-gishu County

Uasin-Gishu County is headquartered in Eldoret, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Ainabkoi, Kapseret, Kesses, Moiben, Soy, Turbo. Its neighbouring counties are Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kakamega, Kericho, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Baringo. Uasin-Gishu main economic activities are Maize, wheat, dairy, education, manufacturing.

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31   Wards 766   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 156   Senior Schools 115   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 85   Clinics 100   Dispensaries 254   Health Centers 11   Hospitals 6   SHGs 48   Tour Guides/Drivers 24   Tour Operators 498   Accomodations 510   Polling Centers 506,138   Voters

The brief

About Uasin-Gishu County

Uasin Gishu County lies in Kenya's North Rift region, bordering Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Nandi and Kakamega counties. Eldoret City is the county headquarters and a major commercial, educational and transport hub. Fertile plains, moderate temperatures and reliable rainfall support intensive farming. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Kalenjin community alongside many other Kenyan groups. Agriculture drives the economy through maize, wheat, dairy farming, horticulture and poultry production. Eldoret also hosts manufacturing industries, universities and healthcare institutions. Internationally renowned distance runners have emerged from the county. Historically, Uasin Gishu has been one of Kenya's leading grain-producing regions and continues to contribute significantly to commerce, education and sports.


Population
1,163,186
Area
3,399 km²
Sub-counties
6
Capital
Eldoret

01 · Learning

Education

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Primary schools
766
Secondary schools
156
TVET Colleges
115
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Kenya Institute Of Professional Studies - Eldoret

· Private · Mixed

Moiben Upper Primary School

Eldoret East · Public · Mixed

Ushindi Academy Primary School

Eldoret North · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
85
Health Centres
254
Dispensaries
100
Hospitals
11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Simotwo Dispensary (Eldoret East)

Moiben, Chepkoilel · Eldoret East

Lemook Clinic

simat, Simat · Wareng

Patrician Dispensary

Kabongo, Jasho · Wareng

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health takes lion's share of Uasin Gishu budget as Bii targets better services - the-star.co.ke

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Uasin Gishu County Health officials posed for a photo during a Health Management Team (HMT) meeting to review response strategies and strengthen readiness across all health facilities. - facebook.com

    Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Eldoret health workers vow daily protests as strike enters 23rd day - People Daily

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Affordable housing in Kapsuswa is reshaping education and health in Uasin Gishu - Sacco Review

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
570
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Julius Ruthi Gachugu

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Jackson Ombaso Elijah

Agent · Kenya

Salvatore Addio

Villas · Kilifi

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:29:28 GMT
    Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations - KBC Digital

    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, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    Kenya Power to add two substations in Kwale and Kilifi to boost electricity supply - Capital FM Africa

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

04 · Development

Development

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
6
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Wondeful Voices Of Africa

Non-Profit · Kenya

Millenium Education Charitable Organization - Dissolved

Non-Profit · Kenya

Holo Global Health Research Instutute

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    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

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:46:06 GMT
    President Ruto to begin Nyanza development tour on Sunday - Capital FM Africa

05 · Politics

Politics

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
31
Polling Centers
510
Voters
506,138

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Karnanin Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Karuna/meibeki · Moiben · Uasin-Gishu

Kapchumba Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kiplombe · Turbo · Uasin-Gishu

Tangasir Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Karuna/meibeki · Moiben · Uasin-Gishu

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:46:45 GMT
    Uasin Gishu opens applications for market stall spaces to traders - Kenya News Agency

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Uasin Gishu invites traders to apply for spaces in five markets - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Hot tea, mandazi and a slice of politics: How Silverline Hotel became Eldoret’s ‘parliament’ - Daily Nation

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:24:22 GMT
    We almost got killed, our chopper was completely destroyed - Junet recounts experience in Uasin Gishu county - People Daily