This article covers a list of 47 counties in Kenya and their codes. Counties in Kenya have codes for identification. Each has a county government led by a governor and is a unit of the devolved government. The counties’ executive powers are provided in Chapter Eleven of the Constitution of Kenya.
2010 was a historic year in Kenya because citizens, residents, and the rest of the world witnessed the promulgation of the country’s new constitution. Under the new laws, counties in Kenya were established to replace provinces. Each county has a unique code, leaders, and economic activities. Turkana is the largest county, while Mombasa is the smallest one.
Here is a comprehensive list of 47 counties in Kenya, along with their respective codes, from 1 to 47, to help you understand the country’s administrative divisions.
List of 47 Counties in Kenya and their Codes
| County Code | County Name | Governor | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Mombasa | Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir | ODM |
| 002 | Kwale | Fatuma Mohamed Achani | UDA |
| 003 | Kilifi | Gideon Maitha Mung’aro | ODM |
| 004 | Tana River | Dhadho Godhana | ODM |
| 005 | Lamu | Issa Timamy | ANC |
| 006 | Taita-Taveta | Andrew Mwadime | Independent |
| 007 | Garissa | Nathif Jama | ODM |
| 008 | Wajir | Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir | ODM |
| 009 | Mandera | Mohamed Adan Khalif | UDM |
| 010 | Marsabit | Mohamud Ali | UDM |
| 011 | Isiolo | Abdi Guyo | Jubilee Party |
| 012 | Meru | Isaac Mutuma | Independent |
| 013 | Tharaka Nithi | Onesmus Muthomi Njuki | UDA |
| 014 | Embu | Cecily Mbarire | UDA |
| 015 | Kitui | Julius Malombe | Wiper (WDP) |
| 016 | Machakos | Wavinya Ndeti | Wiper (WDP) |
| 017 | Makueni | Mutula Kilonzo | Wiper (WDP) |
| 018 | Nyandarua | Moses Badilisha Kiarie | UDA |
| 019 | Nyeri | Edward Mutahi Kahiga | UDA |
| 020 | Kirinyaga | Anne Mumbi Waiguru | UDA |
| 021 | Muranga | Irungu Kangata | UDA |
| 022 | Kiambu | Kimani Wamatangi | UDA |
| 023 | Turkana | Jeremiah Lomurkai | ODM |
| 024 | West Pokot | Simon Kachapin | UDA |
| 025 | Samburu | Jonathan Lati Leleliit | UDA |
| 026 | Trans-Nzoia | George Natembeya | DAP-K |
| 027 | Uasin Gishu | Jonathan Bii | UDA |
| 028 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Wesley Rotich | UDA |
| 029 | Nandi | Stephen Sang | UDA |
| 030 | Baringo | Benjamin Cheboi | UDA |
| 031 | Laikipia | Joshua Irungu | UDA |
| 032 | Nakuru | Susan Kihika | UDA |
| 033 | Narok | Patrick Ntutu | UDA |
| 034 | Kajiado | Joseph Jama Ole Lenku | ODM |
| 035 | Kericho | Dr Erick Kipkoech Mutai | UDA |
| 036 | Bomet | Hillary Barchok | UDA |
| 037 | Kakamega | Fernandes Odinga Barasa | ODM |
| 038 | Vihiga | Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo | ODM |
| 039 | Bungoma | Kenneth Lusaka | FORD Kenya |
| 040 | Busia | Paul Otuoma | ODM |
| 041 | Siaya | James Orengo | ODM |
| 042 | Kisumu | Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o | ODM |
| 043 | Homa Bay | Gladys Wanga | ODM |
| 044 | Migori | Ochilo Ayacko | ODM |
| 045 | Kisii | Simba Arati | ODM |
| 046 | Nyamira | Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo | UPA |
| 047 | Nairobi | Sakaja Arthur Johnson | UDA |
The 47 counties in Kenya are divided into eight regions:
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- Coast
- Eastern
- North Eastern
- Nyanza
- Rift Valley
- Central
- Western
- Nairobi
List of 47 counties and their codes and Headquarters
| County Code | County Name | County Headquarters |
| 001 | Mombasa | Mombasa City |
| 002 | Kwale | Kwale |
| 003 | Kilifi | Kilifi |
| 004 | Tana River | Hola |
| 005 | Lamu | Lamu |
| 006 | Taita–Taveta | Mwatate |
| 007 | Garissa | Garissa |
| 008 | Wajir | Wajir |
| 009 | Mandera | Mandera |
| 010 | Marsabit | Marsabit |
| 011 | Isiolo | Isiolo |
| 012 | Meru | Meru |
| 013 | Tharaka-Nithi | Kathwana |
| 014 | Embu | Embu |
| 015 | Kitui | Kitui |
| 016 | Machakos | Machakos |
| 017 | Makueni | Wote |
| 018 | Nyandarua | Ol Kalou |
| 019 | Nyeri | Nyeri |
| 020 | Kirinyaga | Kerugoya |
| 021 | Murang’a | Murang’a |
| 022 | Kiambu | Kiambu |
| 023 | Turkana | Lodwar |
| 024 | West Pokot | Kapenguria |
| 025 | Samburu | Maralal |
| 026 | Trans-Nzoia | Kitale |
| 027 | Uasin Gishu | Eldoret |
| 028 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Iten |
| 029 | Nandi | Kapsabet |
| 030 | Baringo | Kabarnet |
| 031 | Laikipia | Nanyuki |
| 032 | Nakuru | Nakuru City |
| 033 | Narok | Narok |
| 034 | Kajiado | Kajiado |
| 035 | Kericho | Kericho |
| 036 | Bomet | Bomet |
| 037 | Kakamega | Kakamega |
| 038 | Vihiga | Mbale |
| 039 | Bungoma | Bungoma |
| 040 | Busia | Busia |
| 041 | Siaya | Siaya |
| 042 | Kisumu | Kisumu City |
| 043 | Homa Bay | Homa Bay |
| 044 | Migori | Migori |
| 045 | Kisii | Kisii |
| 046 | Nyamira | Nyamira |
| 047 | Nairobi | Nairobi City |
The 47 counties in Kenya are divided further into administrative units known as the Sub-Counties. Below is a list of all the counties and their sub-counties in Kenya.
| Code | County | Sub-Counties |
| 001 | Mombasa | Changamwe, Jomvu, Kisauni, Likoni, Mvita, Nyali |
| 002 | Kwale | Kinango, Lunga Lunga, Msambweni, Matuga |
| 003 | Kilifi | Ganze, Kaloleni, Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Magarini, Malindi, Rabai |
| 004 | Tana River | Bura, Galole, Garsen |
| 005 | Lamu | Lamu East, Lamu West |
| 006 | Taita-Taveta | Mwatate, Taveta, Voi, Wundanyi |
| 007 | Garissa | Daadab, Fafi, Garissa Township, Hulugho, Ijara, Lagdera, Balambala |
| 008 | Wajir | Eldas, Tarbaj, Wajir East, Wajir North, Wajir South, Wajir West |
| 009 | Mandera | Banissa, Lafey, Mandera East, Mandera North, Mandera South, Mandera West |
| 010 | Marsabit | Laisamis, Moyale, North Hor, Saku |
| 011 | Isiolo | Isiolo, Merti, Garbatulla |
| 012 | Meru | Buuri, Igembe Central, Igembe North, Igembe South, Imenti Central, Imenti North, Imenti South, Tigania East, Tigania West |
| 013 | Tharaka-Nithi | Tharaka North, Tharaka South, Chuka, Igambang’ombe, Maara, Chiakariga, Muthambi |
| 014 | Embu | Manyatta, Mbeere North, Mbeere South, Runyenjes |
| 015 | Kitui | Kitui West, Kitui Central, Kitui Rural, Kitui South, Kitui East, Mwingi North, Mwingi West, Mwingi Central |
| 016 | Machakos | Kathiani, Machakos Town, Masinga, Matungulu, Mavoko, Mwala, Yatta |
| 017 | Makueni | Kaiti, Kibwezi West, Kibwezi East, Kilome, Makueni, Mbooni |
| 018 | Nyandarua | Kinangop, Kipipiri, Ndaragwa, Ol-Kalou, Ol Joro Orok |
| 019 | Nyeri | Kieni East, Kieni West, Mathira East, Mathira West, Mukurweini, Nyeri Town, Othaya, Tetu |
| 020 | Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga Central, Kirinyaga East, Kirinyaga West, Mwea East, Mwea West |
| 021 | Murang’a | Gatanga, Kahuro, Kandara, Kangema, Kigumo, Kiharu, Mathioya, Murang’a South |
| 022 | Kiambu | Gatundu North, Gatundu South, Githunguri, Juja, Kabete, Kiambaa, Kiambu, Kikuyu, Limuru, Ruiru, Thika Town, Lari |
| 023 | Turkana | Loima, Turkana Central, Turkana East, Turkana North, Turkana South |
| 024 | West Pokot | Central Pokot, North Pokot, Pokot South, West Pokot |
| 025 | Samburu | Samburu East, Samburu North, Samburu West |
| 026 | Trans-Nzoia | Cherangany, Endebess, Kiminini, Kwanza, Saboti |
| 027 | Uasin Gishu | Ainabkoi, Kapseret, Kesses, Moiben, Soy, Turbo |
| 028 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Keiyo North, Keiyo South, Marakwet East, Marakwet West |
| 029 | Nandi | Aldai, Chesumei, Emgwen, Mosop, Nandi Hills, Tindiret |
| 030 | Baringo | Baringo Central, Baringo North, Baringo South, Eldama Ravine, Mogotio, Tiaty |
| 031 | Laikipia | Laikipia Central, Laikipia East, Laikipia North, Laikipia West, Nyahururu |
| 032 | Nakuru | Bahati, Gilgil, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Molo, Naivasha, Nakuru Town East, Nakuru Town West, Njoro, Rongai, Subukia |
| 033 | Narok | Narok East, Narok North, Narok South, Narok West, Transmara East, Transmara West |
| 034 | Kajiado | Isinya, Kajiado Central, Kajiado North, Loitokitok, Mashuuru |
| 035 | Kericho | Ainamoi, Belgut, Bureti, Kipkelion East, Kipkelion West, Soin/Sigowet |
| 036 | Bomet | Bomet Central, Bomet East, Chepalungu, Konoin, Sotik |
| 037 | Kakamega | Butere, Kakamega Central, Kakamega East, Kakamega North, Kakamega South, Khwisero, Lugari, Lukuyani, Lurambi, Matete, Mumias, Mutungu, Navakholo |
| 038 | Vihiga | Emuhaya, Hamisi, Luanda, Sabatia, Vihiga |
| 039 | Bungoma | Bumula, Kabuchai, Kanduyi, Kimilili, Mt Elgon, Sirisia, Tongaren, Webuye East, Webuye West |
| 040 | Busia | Budalangi, Butula, Funyula, Nambale, Teso North, Teso South |
| 041 | Siaya | Alego Usonga, Bondo, Gem, Rarieda, Ugenya, Unguja |
| 042 | Kisumu | Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Muhoroni, Nyakach, Nyando, Seme |
| 043 | Homa Bay | Homa Bay Town, Kabondo, Karachwonyo, Kasipul, Mbita, Ndhiwa, Rangwe, Suba |
| 044 | Migori | Awendo, Kuria East, Kuria West, Mabera, Ntimaru, Rongo, Suna East, Suna West, Uriri |
| 045 | Kisii | Kitutu Chache North, Kitutu Chache South, Nyaribari Masaba, Nyaribari Chache, Bomachoge Borabu, Bomachoge Chache, Bobasi, South Mugirango, Bonchari |
| 046 | Nyamira | Manga, Nyamira South, Nyamira North, Borabu, Masaba North |
| 047 | Nairobi | Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Embakasi Central, Embakasi East, Embakasi North, Embakasi South, Embakasi West, Kamukunji, Kasarani, Kibra, Lang’ata, Makadara, Mathare, Roysambu, Ruaraka, Starehe, Westlands |
