Samburu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Samburu County

Samburu County is headquartered in Maralal, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Samburu East, Samburu North, Samburu West and its neighbouring counties are Baringo, Isiolo, Laikipia, Marsabit, Turkana. Samburu main economic activities are Pastoralism, livestock, tourism, beekeeping.

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3   Sub-Counties 3   Constituencies 15   Wards 39   Locations 107   Sub-Locations
140   Primary Schools 15   Senior Schools 10   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 59   Clinics 52   Dispensaries 233   Health Centers 3   Hospitals 1   SHGs 19   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 10   Accomodations 309   Polling Centers 100,014   Voters

The brief

About Samburu County

Samburu County is located in northern Kenya bordering Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Laikipia and Baringo counties. Maralal is the county headquarters. The county is characterized by rugged hills, open savannahs and the Ewaso Nyiro River. The Samburu community preserves a distinctive pastoral culture known for colourful attire, beadwork, music and traditional ceremonies. Livestock keeping is the leading economic activity, complemented by tourism through Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves. Small-scale farming occurs along river valleys. Historically Samburu has remained an important centre of pastoral heritage, wildlife conservation and cultural tourism while continuing to invest in education and infrastructure.


Population
310,327
Male (65%)
202,452
Female (63%)
195,799
Area
21,090 km²
Sub-counties
3
Capital
Maralal


Samburu Sub-Counties

Samburu Central Samburu East Samburu North

Samburu County Towns

Archers PostBaragoiMaralalSuguta MarmarWamba

01 · Learning

Education

Samburu County

Statistics

Primary schools
140
Secondary schools
15
TVET Colleges
10
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ngutuk Engiron Primary School

Samburu East · Public · Mixed

Urah Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Pura Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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    Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    From child marriage to the classroom: Samburu elders back girls’ education, declare war on harmful practices - Daily Nation

    Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Samburu elders ban child marriage, make school compulsory - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Teachers Threaten to Paralyse Learning, Send Murkomen 7-Day Ultimatum - Kenyans.co.ke

    Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Teachers’ unions give Govt 7 days to act after Samburu JSS teacher’s killing - Education News

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Samburu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
59
Health Centres
233
Dispensaries
52
Hospitals
3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Tuum Dispensary

Tuum, Tuum · Samburu North

Longewan Dispensary

Amaya, Longewan · Samburu Central

Lodungokwe Dispensary

Lodungokwe, Sesia · Samburu East

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Stigma, myths fueling poor epilepsy care in Samburu - Kenya News Agency

    Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Veronica, a Community Health Volunteer (CHV) from Samburu East, has welcomed the Kenya Health Summit, saying it will provide an important platform for CHVs, health workers, police officers and government representatives to share experiences and discu - Facebook

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Florence Ntisai: Daring voice taking Samburu women's climate rights to continental stage - The Standard Media Group

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Samburu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
29
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Irene Bochere Oira

Agent · Kenya

Posec Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Janet Nyabiage Mogire

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Samburu’s payroll mess: 83 staff earn millions but no roles - Business Daily

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Miami executives and Ecuadorian intelligence chief killed in Samburu chopper crash - Daily Nation

    Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Water Companies Appeal for Tarrif Changes in Three Counties - Kenyans.co.ke

    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    KNCCI Jiinue Growth Program Youth Training in Samburu - KNCCI

04 · Development

Development

Samburu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
1
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Imara Education Empowerment Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Holo Community Development Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

International Centre For Research In Sustainable Development

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:48:15 GMT
    Kenya's wealth must benefit Kenyans first, Ruto says as he pledges Sh4.8 billion for Samburu roads - Sifa FM Kenya

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto has announced that KSh4.8 billion has been set aside for the construction and improvement of roads in Samburu County. The President singled out Maralal-Baragoi-Moricho-South Horr as a major investment being undertaken - Facebook

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto attends PS Michael Lenasalon’s thanksgiving ceremony in Samburu - People Daily

    Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kindiki woos Samburu to back Ruto's second term bid with State goodies - The Eastleigh Voice

05 · Politics

Politics

Samburu County

Statistics

Constituencies
3
Wards
15
Polling Centers
309
Voters
100,014

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Lakira Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Maralal · Samburu West · Samburu

Muruankai Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Baawa · Samburu North · Samburu

Nenterit Village - Polling Center/Station

Wamba West · Samburu East · Samburu

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government steps up security operations in Samburu, Meru and Isiolo says Murkomen - KBC Digital

    Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Isiolo, Meru residents back Samburu security operation - The Standard

    Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Laikipia Women Rep Jane Kagiri hits back at Gachagua over Samburu operation remarks - People Daily

    Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Leshoomo, Six Samburu MCAs Defect to UDA, Back Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid - Capital FM Africa