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. Samburu Sub-Counties are:

Samburu Central Samburu East Samburu North

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

01 · Learning

Education

Samburu County

Statistics

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

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Naiborkeju Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Uaso Rongai Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Loiting Primary School

Samburu West · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:10:42 GMT
    Digital literacy lights up Samburu as county expands ICT training to beat pastoral marginalization - Sifa FM Kenya

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

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:51:06 GMT
    Government Allocates Sh4.8 Billion for Samburu Road Development - Mjengo Hub

    Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Samburu elders ban child marriage, make school compulsory - the-star.co.ke

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Samburu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
59
Health Centres
233
Dispensaries
52
Hospitals
3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Nkutuk Elmuget Dispensary

Lodungokwe, Nkutuk Elmuget · Samburu East

Kisima Community Medical Clinic

Kisima, Kisima · Samburu Central

Marti Dispensary

Marti, Kelele · Samburu North

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

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

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Health Experts Raise Alarm Over Rising Cervical Cancer Cases - Kenyans.co.ke

    Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . President William Samoei Ruto: Nataka kushukuru viongozi wa Samburu na tutaendelea kushilikiana kwa maendeleo ya Samburu. President Ruto attended the 2026 Rhino Charge Awards ceremony at Ngilae Conservancy Samb - facebook.com

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:58:28 GMT
    Livestock health for family nutrition through anticipatory action in Samburu - Food and Agriculture Organization

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Samburu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
29
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Evajeline Muluki Mwania

Agent · Kenya

Claundiah Carol Francis

Agent · Kenya

Susan Mbinya Kyalo

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
    Kenya, South Sudan move to protect trade route amid Ilemi Triangle row - The EastAfrican

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    Carrefour Kenya’s revenue grows by Sh5bn amid expansion - Business Daily

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    President Ruto warns Kenyans against targeting foreign nationals doing business in Kenya - nation.africa

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:22:00 GMT
    QNET names new regional boss as it sharpens focus on Kenya - the-star.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Kenya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
1
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

World Network For Sustainable Change

Non-Profit · Kenya

Partners Of Environment Network

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Bridge Network (Tbn)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:09 GMT
    A crowd erupts into dance during President William Ruto’s development tour of Kericho Town. - facebook.com

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:31:48 GMT
    MPs push for Thika industrial revival, urge Mt Kenya to back results-orientated leaders - peopledaily.digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT
    Kindiki says Ruto deserves re-election on development record - KBC Digital

05 · Politics

Politics

Kenya County

Statistics

Constituencies
3
Wards
15
Polling Centers
309
Voters
100,014

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:29:00 GMT
    Gachagua links Embu violence to 2027 Mt Kenya succession politics - Capital FM Africa

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:33:13 GMT
    Kindiki under fire as Gachagua links Embu violence to Mt Kenya political fight - peopledaily.digital

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
    Let ideas, not tribe, define Kenya’s politics - nation.africa

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:34:37 GMT
    Inside the Magadi Test: How Tata’s Exit Is Redrawing Kenya’s Mining Politics - Vellum Kenya