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Nyamira County

Nyamira County is headquartered in Nyamira, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Borabu, Kitutu Masaba, North Mugirango, West Mugirango and its neighbouring counties are Bomet, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Narok. Nyamira main economic activities are Tea, bananas, dairy, coffee, commerce.

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5 Sub-Counties 4 Constituencies 20 Wards 48 Locations 108 Sub-Locations

The brief

About Nyamira County

Nyamira County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Kisii, Homa Bay, Kericho and Bomet counties. Nyamira Town is the county headquarters. Rolling hills, fertile volcanic soils, rivers and abundant rainfall support intensive agriculture. The population is predominantly Abagusii. Tea, coffee, bananas, maize, beans, dairy farming and horticulture are the main economic activities, supported by trade and public services. The county preserves rich Abagusii cultural traditions through music, dance, storytelling and community ceremonies. Historically, Nyamira was part of the former Kisii District before becoming a county under devolution and continues to invest in agriculture, education, healthcare and infrastructure.

Population: 605,576
Male (49%): 297,021
Female (53%): 321,214
Area: 897 km²
Sub-counties: 5
Capital: Nyamira

Nyamira Sub-Counties

Borabu Manga Masaba North Nyamira North Nyamira South

Nyamira County Towns

Kebirigo Kijauri Nyamira

01 · Learning

Education

Nyamira County

Statistics

Primary schools: 567
Secondary schools: 168
TVET Colleges: 49
University/Colleges: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Kenyoro Elck Primary School

Itibo · Public · Mixed

Nyadimo Mwema Primary School

W. Mugirango · Private · Mixed

Milimani Academy Primary School

Keera · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:04:30 GMT

Missing Nyamira Grade 10 student Chelsea Camilla found safe - Education News

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:46:38 GMT

Ruto pledges Sh500 million for Nyamira University, classrooms and laboratories for 68 schools - Education News

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝗡𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Nyamira County has strengthened its skills pool by graduating 709 Vocational skilled trainees from 26 Vocational Education and Trai - Facebook

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:59:02 GMT

Ruto's Kisii, Nyamira tour to unlock long-awaited KMTC projects - Education News

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nyamira County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 68
Health Centres: 267
Dispensaries: 62
Hospitals: 11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Bekam Clinic

Bokiera, Magwagwa · Nyamira North

Tombe Health Centre (Manga)

Nyangena, Irianyi · Manga

Mogusii Clinic

Kiangeni, Mogusii · Borabu

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

An expectant mother receives goodies from Nyamira County governor’s spouse Emily Nyaribo (right) while she visits the maternity wing of Kenyoro Health Centre, Nyamira North Sub County. Photo by Deborah Bochere. - Facebook

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nyamira to employ over 180 medics, strengthen health sector - TV47 Digital

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

PS Oluga confirms Ksh.3B Hospital plan for Kisii, Nyamira - Citizen Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nyamira County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 9
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Coverex Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Grace Mumbi Kinyua

Agent · Kenya

Margaret Wambui Njuguna

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Nyamira governor Nyaribo explains Sh6.5m Sept pay - Business Daily

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The future of hair extensions is biodegradable, Thanks to a Nyamira entrepreneur - Daily Nation

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Nyamira farmers resume maize production - People Daily

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

How youth in Nyamira are digging riches in horticulture nursery business - standardmedia.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Nyamira County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 49
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Action For Community Care Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Osotua Peace Advancement Programme(Osap)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Transform A Life

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:55:11 GMT

Nyamira leaders appreciate development projects by President William Ruto - Kenya News Agency

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:56:25 GMT

Ruto urges Kenyans to elect leaders with clear development agendas - KBC Digital

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:39:21 GMT

Ruto announces Ksh1B Nyamira International Stadium, sets completion target - People Daily

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:11:19 GMT

Ruto challenges opposition to present development plans as he unveils shillings billions for Nyamira - Sifa FM Kenya

05 · Politics

Politics

Nyamira County

Statistics

Constituencies: 4
Wards: 20
Polling Centers: 357
Voters: 323,283

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Nyankono Tea Buying Centre - Polling Center/Station

Mekenene · Borabu · Nyamira

Riamisi Tea Buying Centre - Polling Center/Station

Gachuba · Kitutu Masaba · Nyamira

Gesore Pag Pri Sch - Polling Center/Station

Township · West Mugirango · Nyamira

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:49:21 GMT

Ruto woos Nyamira voters with Ksh11.5B govt goodies - People Daily

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:24:21 GMT

Ruto brands Gachagua ‘Chief Extortionist’ as escalating political feud hits Nyamira - Sifa FM Kenya

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:28:32 GMT

Ruto Announces New International-Standard Stadium Project, Sets Completion Deadlines - The Kenya Times

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:39:21 GMT

Ruto announces Ksh1B Nyamira International Stadium, sets completion target - People Daily