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 55   Clinics 152   Dispensaries 245   Health Centers 15   Hospitals 38   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.


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


Kericho Sub-Counties

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

Kericho County Towns

Brooke BondChepsionKapkatetKapsoitKerichoLiteinLondian

01 · Learning

Education

Kericho County

Statistics

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

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Rehema Mission Girls Secondary School

Chemosot · Private · Girls

Tagabi Primary School

Belgut · Public · Mixed

Taita Towett Secondary School

Kipchoran · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:59:29 GMT
    School principals from various examination centres in Kericho East Sub-County queue at the designated examination materials distribution centre to verify and confirm receipt of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers ahead of t - Facebook

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Vulnerable children in Kericho to benefit from planned rescue home - Education News

    Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho: Tengecha Boys High School’s dormitory on fire - People Daily

    Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    New classroom boosts learning conditions in Kericho Primary School - Kenya News Agency

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kericho County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
55
Health Centres
245
Dispensaries
152
Hospitals
15

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Sosit Dispensary

Kapkatet, Sosit · Bureti

Barotion (AIC) Dispensary

Kipsirichet, Kipsirichet · Londiani

Kalyongwet

Kalyongwet, Kalyongwet · Belgut

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:56 GMT
    Kericho County Multisectoral Coordinating Committee on health evaluates Triple Threats - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    SHA-Approved Hospitals In Kericho County [List] - The Kenya Times

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:08:46 GMT
    Disability Council targets 200 Kericho beneficiaries with diapers - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Medical workers' strike leaves patients stranded in Kericho - The Standard

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kericho County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
89
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Stashel Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Michael Karanja Kahara

Agent · Kenya

Silvia Nabiki Selel

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Elderly Kericho couple seeks livelihood from scrap business - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Rift Valley: The rising coffee power in Kenya - KBC Digital

    Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:10 GMT
    Water utilities to converge in Kericho for 2026 culture and games festival - standardmedia.co.ke

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Groundnut business sustains Kericho trader’s family - Kenya News Agency

04 · Development

Development

Kericho County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
38
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Creative Empowerment Center

Non-Profit · Kenya

Malachite Shield Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Learning And Development Kenya (Idl)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:41:18 GMT
    The National Government's Sh778.2 million Majengo-Talai Affordable Housing Project in Kericho Town has reached 63 per cent completion, marking significant progress in the construction of 324 residential units under the Affordable Housing Programme. The - Facebook

    Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kericho prioritises key development projects - Kenya News Agency

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:57:46 GMT
    𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐨-𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟔𝟑 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The National Government’s Sh778.2 million Majengo-Talai Affordable Housing Project in Kericho Town has reached 63 per cent completion, marking - Facebook

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto pledges to elevate Kericho to city status - The Star, Kenya

05 · Politics

Politics

Kericho County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
30
Polling Centers
604
Voters
428,067

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Charera Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kisiara · Bureti · Kericho

Roret Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kisiara · Bureti · Kericho

Koitalel Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Waldai · Belgut · Kericho

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government unveils Kericho diaspora job fair promoting safe employment - KBC Digital

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Charles Keter Urges Kericho County Govt to resolve doctors’ strike as hospital closure disrupts healthcare - People Daily

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate - The Standard

    Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto attends church service in Embu as Kindiki worships in Kericho - People Daily