Kakamega County

The brief

About Kakamega County

Kakamega County lies in western Kenya, bordering Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties. Kakamega Town is the county headquarters. Fertile soils and abundant rainfall support sugarcane, maize, tea, dairy farming and horticulture. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Luhya community. Kakamega Forest, Kenya's only tropical rainforest, supports biodiversity, eco-tourism and research. Trade, education and small industries also contribute to economic growth. Historically, the county gained prominence through gold mining and remains an important agricultural and commercial centre. Kakamega Sub-Counties are:

Butere Kakamega Central Kakamega East Kakamega North Kakamega South Khwisero Likuyani Lugari Matete Matungu Mumias East Mumias West Navakholo

Population

1,867,579

Male (54%)

1,005,880

Female (58%)

1,088,602

Area

3,017 km²

Sub-counties

13

Capital

Kakamega