Nyamira County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

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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567   Primary Schools 168   Senior Schools 49   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 68   Clinics 62   Dispensaries 267   Health Centers 11   Hospitals 21   SHGs 2   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 6   Accomodations 357   Polling Centers 323,283   Voters

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. Nyamira Sub-Counties are:

Borabu Manga Masaba North Nyamira North Nyamira South

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

Kuja Special Unit Primary School

Gachuba · Public · Mixed

Girigiri Primary School

Bosamaro Chache · Public · Mixed

Nyainogu Deb Primary School

Bonyamatuta Cha · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:39:11 GMT
    New education baseline exposes gaps in Kisii and Nyamira counties - educationnews.co.ke

    Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:37:30 GMT
    Nyamira ECDE teachers protest over Ksh14,000 monthly salary - People Daily

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:29:55 GMT
    Nyamira mourns veteran teacher and former Esani Secondary principal Omosa - educationnews.co.ke

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:16:59 GMT
    Learning at Nyamira County ECDE centres paralysed for three weeks as teachers protest pay dispute - educationnews.co.ke

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nyamira County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
68
Health Centres
267
Dispensaries
62
Hospitals
11

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kebirigo Mission Health Centre

Kiabonyoru, Nyangoge · Nyamira North

Rigoko Dispensary

Nyansiongo, Nyansiongo/Gesima · Borabu

Ekerenyo Sub-District Hospital

Obwari, Boisanga I · Nyamira North

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:58:29 GMT
    Details of 15 Counties to Get New Hospitals After Ruto’s Deal With Italy - Kenyans.co.ke

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    How Community Health Promoters are transforming access to tuberculosis diagnosis and care in Nyamira County, Kenya - PATH

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health care systems and services in Nyamira fully functional, Nyaribo - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Governor Nyaribo slams Duale's 'collapsed healthcare' claims - the-star.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nyamira County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
9
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Caroline Nthenya Kyalo

Agent · Kenya

Peddy Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Racheal Wambui Mwangi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
    Kenya, South Sudan move to protect trade route amid Ilemi Triangle row - theeastafrican.co.ke

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    Carrefour Kenya’s revenue grows by Sh5bn amid expansion - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:02:50 GMT
    We will not exploit you, US tells Kenya as it eyes critical minerals - the-star.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Kenya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
21
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Nduma Kisumu Women SHG

Women · Kisumu

Oceanic Relief & Development Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Kenya Handicraft Advisory And Development Centre

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:58:19 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . A crowd erupts into dance during President William Ruto’s development tour of Kericho Town. - facebook.com

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT
    Kindiki says Ruto deserves re-election on development record - KBC Digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Kenya County

Statistics

Constituencies
4
Wards
20
Polling Centers
357
Voters
323,283

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:33:13 GMT
    Kindiki under fire as Gachagua links Embu violence to Mt Kenya political fight - People Daily

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:44:37 GMT
    Where Kenya's new business rules leave Burundian immigrants - DW.com

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
    New phase in battle for Mt Kenya as Gachagua, Nyoro camps face off - Daily Nation

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:34:37 GMT
    Inside the Magadi Test: How Tata’s Exit Is Redrawing Kenya’s Mining Politics - Vellum Kenya