Kericho County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kericho County

Kericho County is headquartered in Kericho, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Ainamoi, Belgut, Bureti, Kipkelion East, Kipkelion West, Sigowet-Soin and its neighbouring counties are Bomet, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu. Kericho main economic activities are Tea, dairy, maize, horticulture, commerce, tourism.

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8   Sub-Counties 6   Constituencies 30   Wards 92   Locations 214   Sub-Locations
771   Primary Schools 158   Senior Schools 41   TVET Colleges 2   Universities 54   Clinics 152   Dispensaries 246   Health Centers 15   Hospitals 35   SHGs 23   Tour Guides/Drivers 15   Tour Operators 51   Accomodations 604   Polling Centers 428,067   Voters

The brief

About Kericho County

Kericho County borders Bomet, Nakuru, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kisumu and Nyamira. Kericho Town is the headquarters. The county is internationally renowned for tea production, with fertile highlands and abundant rainfall. Dairy farming, maize and horticulture complement the economy. Rich Kalenjin traditions and scenic tea estates define the county's heritage. Kericho Sub-Counties are:

Belgut Bureti Kericho East Kipkelion Londiani Mau Forest Soin Sigowet Tinderet Forest

Population
901,777
Male (55%)
494,654
Female (55%)
495,700
Area
2,436 km²
Sub-counties
8
Capital
Kericho

01 · Learning

Education

Kericho County

Statistics

Primary schools
771
Secondary schools
158
TVET Colleges
41
University/Colleges
2

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

South Rift Technical Training Institute

· Private · Mixed

Eland Primary School

Ainamoi · Private · Mixed

St. Clare's Primary School

Belgut · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:54 GMT
    KSh1 Billion Medical School and Hospitals Planned Across Kericho County - Mjengo Hub

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:49:24 GMT
    Top 6 Counties With The Most CBC Pathway Options For Grade 10 Learners - The Kenya Times

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:50:23 GMT
    Kaplelartet residents in Kericho urge authorities to fast-track proposed technical training institute - Education News

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:16:52 GMT
    Missing Kericho teacher found with stab wounds in river dies - nation.africa

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kericho County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
54
Health Centres
246
Dispensaries
152
Hospitals
15

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kabitungu Dispensary

Chemoiywo, Kabitungu · Bureti

Kenene Dispensary

Cheplanget, Tiritabmoita · Bureti

Kabinga (CBHC) Dispensary

Kabianga, Mobego · Belgut

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:57:54 GMT
    KSh1 Billion Medical School and Hospitals Planned Across Kericho County - Mjengo Hub

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho Governor Mutai threatens to hire 150 nurses as strike persists - People Daily

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho Referral Hospital Upgrades Bring New Services Closer To Residents - The Kenya Times

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health services in Bomet and Kericho paralysed as doctors, clinical officers down tools - nation.africa

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kericho County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
89
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Leqxer Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Ngambi Wambui

Agent · Kenya

Plan B Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

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

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    We have no home to go to, say Burundians in Kitengela - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - nation.africa

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:59:14 GMT
    Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses - BBC

04 · Development

Development

Kenya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
35
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Kipchapo Youth SHG

Youth · Nandi

Integrated Participatory Development Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Innovation Empowerment Programme

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:31:07 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:14 GMT
    President Ruto warns opposition will take Kenya ‘back to the stone age’ - Citizen Digital

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

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

05 · Politics

Politics

Kenya County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
604
Voters
428,067

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
    Let ideas, not tribe, define Kenya’s politics - nation.africa

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:45:16 GMT
    Shahbal defies Ruto, quits ODM over Mombasa gubernatorial race - NTV Kenya

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    Kenya: How politics and state interference hinder essential police force overhaul - The Africa Report

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:10:40 GMT
    Kenya: Crackdown on foreign traders prompts xenophobia fears - dw.com