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 255   Health Centers 11   Hospitals 35   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

Fivestar Technical Training College

· Private · Mixed

Cheukta Primary School

Eldoret North · Public · Mixed

Eldoret Institute Of Business Studies

· Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
85
Health Centres
255
Dispensaries
100
Hospitals
11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Drys Dispensary

, · Eldoret East

Cheramei Dispensary

Kamagut, Kamagut · Eldoret West

Upec Chebaiywa Dispensary

Ngenyilel, Osorongai · Eldoret West

Latest Health News

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    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:43:49 GMT
    Uasin Gishu CHPs take stock of community health gains - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:20:29 GMT
    Community Health Promoters (CHPs) attached to Cheboin Dispensary and neighbouring health units in Kapsoya Ward, Ainabkoi sub-county, Friday held an end-of-year review, planning and appreciation meeting to take stock of their work and lock in gains for - Facebook

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:18:00 GMT
    CBA signed, but clinical officers in Uasin Gishu stay away - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:25:35 GMT
    Uasin Gishu intensifies drive against agrochemical misuse - Kenya News Agency

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
570
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Allister Smith Insurance Agency Ltd

Agency · Kenya

Mbaluka John Kilonzo

Agent · Kenya

Benard Wambua Nanga

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Kenyan tea traders eye rebound after Sudan lifts 20-month import ban - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Innovation and AI will fire Kenya’s next commerce chapter - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

04 · Development

Development

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
35
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Tumaini Education And Health Fund International

Non-Profit · Kenya

Maendeleo Endelevu Action Program (Maep)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Life - Plan Action And Development

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

uasin-gishu County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
31
Polling Centers
510
Voters
506,138

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kaprobu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Sergoit · Moiben · Uasin-Gishu

Simat Trading Centre - Polling Center/Station

Kapseret · Kapseret · Uasin-Gishu

Kapsaos Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kapsaos · Turbo · Uasin-Gishu

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:37:00 GMT
    Retired Brigadier petitions Uasin Gishu Assembly to rename Eldoret road after Ruto - The Star, Kenya

    Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto in Soy, Uasin Gishu County. - Facebook

    Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Shame of University of Eldoret lecturer threatening students over ‘Wantam’ politics - Daily Nation

    Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto commissions Pioneer Affordable Housing Project, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. - Facebook