Vihiga County - Social, Economics & Politics

The brief

About Vihiga County

Vihiga County is located in western Kenya, bordering Kakamega, Kisumu, Nandi and Siaya counties. Mbale is the county headquarters. Despite its small size, the county has one of Kenya's highest population densities. Fertile soils and reliable rainfall support tea, bananas, maize, vegetables, dairy farming and poultry. The population is predominantly Luhya, especially the Maragoli, Banyore, Tiriki and Batsotso communities. Education, trade and public services complement agriculture. Rich cultural traditions are maintained through music, dance and community ceremonies.

Population: 590,013
Male (49%): 290,914
Female (53%): 314,154
Area: 564 km²
Sub-counties: 6
Capital: Mbale

Vihiga Sub-Counties

Emuhaya Hamisi Kakamega Forest Luanda Sabatia Vihiga

Vihiga County Towns

Chavakali Luanda Majengo Mbale

01 · Learning

Education

Vihiga County

Statistics

Primary schools: 394
Secondary schools: 116
TVET Colleges: 40
University/Colleges: 1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Edith Junior Academy Primary School

Gisambai · Private · Mixed

Mwilitsa Primary School

Busali East · Public · Mixed

Musunguti Primary School

Mungoma · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:28:16 GMT

Erosion threatens classrooms at Isaku Comprehensive School in Vihiga - Education News

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

51,000 candidates for KPSEA, KJSEA assessment in Vihiga - Kenya News Agency

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:26:05 GMT

Vihiga KUPPET demands better KCSE allowances, timely payments for teachers - Education News

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The ongoing construction of the Kenya School of Government (KSG) campus at Boyani in Vihiga County is expected to enhance public service training and create economic opportunities for local communities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi inspe - Facebook

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Vihiga County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 75
Health Centres: 251
Dispensaries: 27
Hospitals: 5

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Likindu Dispensary

Tambua, Mwembe · Hamisi

Luanda MCH/FP Clinic

West Bunyore, Ebusikhale · Emuhaya

Nyangori Health Centre

Tambua, Gamalenga · Hamisi

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital Prepares for October Commissioning - health.go.ke

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Vihiga Referral Hospital receives medical equipment - Kenya News Agency

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝐕𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Vihiga County has strengthened its commitment to evidence-driven healthcare through a new partnership with a global non-profit organization, Evidence Action, - Facebook

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT

Vihiga County steps up digital push to improve service delivery - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Vihiga County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 44
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Samuel Munguno Wanja

Agent · Kenya

Nyambane Mariam Christine

Agent · Kenya

Tescom Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT

Vihiga County steps up digital push to improve service delivery - www.standardmedia.co.ke

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Legal Tussles Cloud Gold Exploration in Siaya and Vihiga Counties - Business Today Kenya

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Vihiga County embraces circular economy as waste management solution - Kenya News Agency

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Investor hunt reopens after Vihiga granite project folds - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Vihiga County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 56
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Manyani Youth SHG

Youth · Taita-Taveta

Next Generation Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Maasai Mau Forest Council Of Elders

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Vihiga sets Ebola isolation centres - Kenya News Agency

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The ongoing construction of the Kenya School of Government (KSG) campus at Boyani in Vihiga County is expected to enhance public service training and create economic opportunities for local communities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi inspe - Facebook

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

You won’t derail my development agenda, Ottichilo tells Vihiga critics - The Star, Kenya

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mudavadi reveals goodies for Vihiga residents ahead of Ruto’s planned visit - People Daily

05 · Politics

Politics

Vihiga County

Statistics

Constituencies: 5
Wards: 25
Polling Centers: 361
Voters: 310,043

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Irumbi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Wemilabi · Luanda · Vihiga

Boyani Youth Polytechnic - Polling Center/Station

Tambua · Hamisi · Vihiga

Erusui Primary Schhool - Polling Center/Station

Shamakhokho · Hamisi · Vihiga

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:32:08 GMT

𝗩𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 Ten years, one final signature: the Vihiga Governor, Dr Wilber Ottichilo, closed a decade in office in style, signing the 2026/27 Finance Bill, his last, amid cheers in a charged Co - Facebook

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:20:13 GMT

Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Prof. Charles O. Ochola (Vice-Chancellor of Tom Mboya University) speaks during Phase Two of the National Government Projects Verification Exercise, which is being conducted in Homa Bay, Kisii, Vihiga and Bungoma counties. - Facebook

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Vihiga ODM leaders honour Raila’s democratic legacy one year later - Kenya News Agency

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

ODM set to intensify grassroots mobilisation in Vihiga as ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ continues - People Daily