Kisii County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kisii County

Kisii County is headquartered in Kisii, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bobasi, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bonchari, Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Chache, Nyaribari Masaba, South Mugirango and its neighbouring counties are Nyamira, Narok, Homa Bay, Migori. Kisii main economic activities are Tea, coffee, bananas, dairy, soapstone mining, commerce.

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11   Sub-Counties 9   Constituencies 46   Wards 103   Locations 232   Sub-Locations
1103   Primary Schools 360   Senior Schools 87   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 62   Clinics 72   Dispensaries 250   Health Centers 18   Hospitals 46   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 51   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 822   Polling Centers 637,010   Voters

The brief

About Kisii County

Kisii County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Nyamira, Narok, Migori and Homa Bay counties. Kisii Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, rolling hills and abundant rainfall support tea, coffee, bananas, dairy farming and horticulture. The population is predominantly Abagusii, known for their entrepreneurial culture and emphasis on education. Soapstone carving, trade and financial services contribute to the local economy. Historically, Kisii has become one of Kenya's leading agricultural and commercial counties while preserving rich cultural traditions.


Population
1,266,860
Male (52%)
658,467
Female (57%)
718,414
Area
1,323 kmยฒ
Sub-counties
11
Capital
Kisii


Kisii Sub-Counties

Etago Gucha Gucha South Kenyenya Kisii Central Kisii South Kitutu Central Marani Masaba South Nyamache Sameta

Kisii County Towns

KenyenyaKerokaKisiiMagenaMagongaMosochoNyangusuOgemboSunekaTabaka

01 · Learning

Education

Kisii County

Statistics

Primary schools
1103
Secondary schools
360
TVET Colleges
87
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Gekonga Ii Mixed Secondary School

Sengera · Public · Mixed

Irungu Pag Secondary School

Ibeno · Public · Mixed

Queen Of Apostles Kanyimbo Secondary School

Nyatieko · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:23:25 GMT
    Kisii KCSE candidate sits examination hours before mother's burial - Education News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:18:49 GMT
    Ruto commissions Ibeno KMTC Campus in Kisii - KBC Digital

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:07:39 GMT
    ๐๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ž ๐ฅ๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐ฒ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐Š๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ข Police in Kisii have launched investigations into an incident where students of Nyabisase Mixed Secondary school in Bobasi Constituency attacked a multi-agency team that wa - Facebook

    Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:22:52 GMT
    New team to oversee exams at troubled Nyabisase school, CS Ogamba says - Daily Nation

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kisii County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
62
Health Centres
250
Dispensaries
72
Hospitals
18

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Magenche Dispensary

Machoge Borabu, Magenche · Kenyenya

Nyamagwa Health Centre

Bassi Boitangare, Nyamagwa · Sameta

Nyambunwa Medical Clinic

Bomorenda, Bomakombi · Kisii South

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:18:49 GMT
    Ruto commissions Ibeno KMTC Campus in Kisii - KBC Digital

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    PS Oluga Leads Review to Fast-Track Kisii Cancer Centre Project - health.go.ke

    Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii County SHA Accredited Public And Private Health Facilities [LIST] - The Kenya Times

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Rutoโ€™s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisii County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
95
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Lama Line Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Dennis Otieno Mwanza

Agent · Kenya

Jagraciah Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nairobi, Kisii building collapses expose broken inspection system - Business Daily

    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Anti-riot police officers deployed across the Kisii Central Business District even as businesses operate as usual during the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests on Thursday, June 25, 2026. - Facebook

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenyan Farmer Turns Organic Waste into a Business - Cordaid International

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii Woman Rep urges foreigners doing business in Kenya to comply with set laws - TV47 Digital

04 · Development

Development

Kisii County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
46
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Mitedi Women SHG

Women · Mombasa

Hiv/Aids Education For Youth Initiatives

Non-Profit · Kenya

Anti Drugs International Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:28:27 GMT
    President Rutoโ€™s development tour of Kisii, Nyanza region. KISII DAY4 - Wed Nov. 11th 2026 *10am* Keroka - Launch of Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama road. - Flag off Last Mile Connectivity. - Public Address *11am* Ibeno - Commission of Ibeno KMTC. - Lay foun - Facebook

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:15:55 GMT
    Kisii traders urged to observe cleanliness - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisii hosts World Cities Day 2026 as leaders urge counties to integrate housing and waste management - Capital FM Africa

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto tours Kisii, launches key development projects - The Star, Kenya

05 · Politics

Politics

Kisii County

Statistics

Constituencies
9
Wards
46
Polling Centers
822
Voters
637,010

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Riangoko Deb Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Nyatieko · Kitutu Chache South · Kisii

Gesangero Dok Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Monyerero · Kitutu Chache North · Kisii

Bogesaka Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Masige East · Bobasi · Kisii

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:26:34 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . President William Samoei Rutoโ€™s Grand Entry in Kisii. - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:21:17 GMT
    Matiangโ€™i, Karua, Orengo and Ndindi Nyoro to stage joint Kisii tour after Rutoโ€™s visit - People Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:18:30 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto thanked residents of the Kisii region as he concluded his tour. - Facebook

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:13:45 GMT
    Ruto turns Kisii tour into Gachagua attack - Capital FM Africa