Do you know the number of counties in Kenya? If not, check out the following list. It includes all the counties and their headquarters.
List of all the 47 Counties in Kenya and their headquarters
001: Mombasa – Mombasa City
002: Kwale – Kwale Town
003: Kilifi – Kilifi Town
004: Tana River – Hola Town
005: Lamu – Lamu Town
006: Taita Taveta – Mwatate Town
007: Garissa – Garissa Town
008: Wajir – Wajir Town Town
009: Mandera – Mandera Town
010: Marsabit – Marsabit Town
011: Isiolo – Isiolo Town
012: Meru – Meru Town
013: Tharaka Nithi – Kathwana Town
014: Embu – Embu Town
015: Kitui – Kitui Town
016: Machakos – Machakos Town
017: Makueni – Wote Town
018: Nyandarua – Ol Kalou Town
019: Nyeri – Nyeri Town
020: Kirinyaga – Kerugoya Town
021: Murang’a – Murang’a Town
022: Kiambu – Kiambu Town
023: Turkana – Lodwar Town
024: West Pokot – Kepenguria Town
025: Samburu – Maralal Town
026: Trans-Nzoia – Kitale Town
027: Uasin Gisshu – Eldoret Town
028: Elgeyo Marakwet – Iten Town
029: Nandi – Kapsabet Town
030: Baringo – Karbanet Town
031: Laikipia – Rumuruti Town
032: Nakuru – Nakuru City
033: Narok – Narok Town
034: Kajiado – Kajiado Town
035: Kericho – Kericho Town
036: Bomet – Bomet Town
037: Kakamega – Kakamega Town
038: Vihiga – Vihiga Town
039: Bungoma – Bungoma Town
040: Busia – Busia Town
041: Siaya – Siaya Town
042: Kisumu – Kisumu City
043: Homa Bay – Homa Bay Town
044: Migori – Migori Town
045: Kisii – Kisii Town
046: Nyamira – Nyamira Town
047: Nairobi: Nairobi City
Kenyan Counties FAQs
Below are some of the commonly asked questions about counties in Kenya.
Which are the 47 counties in Kenya?
The 47 counties in Kenya begin from Mombasa (001) and end with Nairobi (047).
Which is the 47 county?
Nairobi is the 47th county in Kenya. It’s also the capital and biggest city in the country.
Which is the 38 county in Kenya?
Vihiga is the 38th county in Kenya. It’s located in the former western province.
How many Counties Kenya have?
Kenya has 47 counties from the former 8 provinces.
What is the oldest county in Kenya?
Lamu County is Kenya’s oldest inhabited county. It’s headquarters – Lamu Old Town – was one of the original Swahili settlements along the East African coast.
Which is smallest county in Kenya?
Mombasa County is the smallest county in Kenya. It’s situated along the swahili coast of the Indian Ocean.
What is the largest county in Kenya?
Marsabit is the largest county with an estimated area of 66,923 square kilometres.
Conclusion: Counties in Kenya
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