Kericho County News

Kericho County has a population of over one million, six constituencies namely Kipkelion East Constituency, Kipkelion West Constituency, Ainamoi Constituency, Bureti Constituency, Belgut Constituency, and Sigowet –Soin Constituency which are also referred to us sub-Counties in the County administration.

The county has 30 wards all represented by various Members of County Assemblies in the County Assembly. It borders the following counties; Nandi to the North, Uasin Gishu and Baringo to the North East, Nakuru to the East and South East, Bomet to the South, Nyamira and Homa-Bay to the South West, and Kisumu County to the West and North West. Kericho Town is the administrative capital of the county. Other Towns include Litein, Londiani.

The Mau Forest in Kericho County is the biggest water catchment area in Kenya. At a high altitude and virtually daily rains, Kericho is the centre of Kenya’s largest tea industry. Some of the biggest tea companies including Unilever Kenya, James Finlay and Williamson Tea are based here. It is also home to the popular Ketepa brand. Much of the tea is exported, with the UK being the largest market.

Kericho County Tenders

Kericho county tenders are awarded in a free, fair and transparency manner in the need to fight corruption in the country.

To access tenders in Kericho county click the link: http://kericho.go.ke/ for the latest job opportunities in the county.

Kericho County Jobs

Kericho County Jobs opportunities for all qualified personnel and those who would wish to work with Kericho County government. Jobs in Kericho County are posted on the county website.

Jobs in Kericho County are awarded in a free, fair and transparency manner in the need to fight corruption in the country.

To access these Kericho county jobs advertisement click the link Kericho County Jobs for the latest job opportunities in the county.

Kericho County Governor and Deputy Governor

The current governor of Kericho County is Hon. Prof Paul Chepkwony and the deputy governor is Hon. Susan Kikwai.

Constituencies in Kericho County

1. Kipkelion East Constituency
2. Kipkelion West Constituency
3. Ainamoi Constituency
4. Bureti Constituency
5. Belgut Constituency
6. Sigowet Constituency

Kericho County Wards

Details about Kericho County Wards will be updated soon…

Facts About Kericho County

 Area (Km 2): 2,479.0 Km 2

 Climate/Weather: Temperatures range from a minimum of 16°C to a maximum of 20°C. The average rainfall ranges between 1,400 mm and 2,000mm per annum.

 Road Network: Bitumen Surface (184.9 Km), Gravel Surface (96.4 Km), Earth Surface (846 Km)

Key National Monument(s): Gurudwara (Sikh place of Worship)

Kericho County Population

Population: 758,339 (Male – 50 %, Female – 50 %)

Population Density: 306 people per Km 2

National Percentage: 1.96 %

Annual Growth Rate: 2.4%

Age Distribution: 0-14 years (43.6 %), 15-64 years (53.4 %), 65+ years (3.0 %)

 Number of Households: 160,134

Kericho County Government

 County Capital: Kericho Town (Proposed)

Number of Constituencies (2010): 4 (Bureti, Belgut, Ainamoi, Kipkelion)

 Registered Voters: 263,018

National percentage: 2.1 %

Number of Districts (2009): 2 (Kericho, Kipkelion)

Number of Local Authorities (2010): 6 (Kericho Municipal Council, Kipsigis and Bureti County Councils, Kipkelion, Litein, and Londiani Town councils)

 Economy of Kericho County

 Poverty Level: 42.8 %

Age Dependency Ratio: 100:87

Resources: Mau Forest, Arable Land, Water, Livestock

Tourist Attractions: Monkey Sanctuary, Bird Watching, Chagic Botanic Garden, Mau Forest

Financial Services: 9 Commercial Banks, 4 Micro-Finance Institutions

Main Economic Activities/Industries: Tea Growing and Processing, Dairy Farming, Horticulture and Floriculture, Wheat, Fish Farming, Commercial Businesses

Agricultural Products: Maize, Beans, Potatoes, Vegetables, Tea, Coffee

Kericho County

 Education in Kericho County

 Number of Institutions (2007): Primary (461), Secondary (106)

 Primary: Enrolment (163,133)

Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1: 43 (Public Schools)

 Secondary: Enrolment (30,375)

Teacher to Pupil Ratio: 1:33 (Public Schools)

Tertiary: Over 15 (Comprised of University Satellite Campus, Youth Polytechnics, Teacher Training Colleges, Medical Training College, Technical Colleges, and Several Commercial Colleges)

Adult Literacy Classes: Enrolment (Data Not available)

 Health in Kericho County

 Health Facilities: 136 – District Hospitals (3), Sub-District Hospitals (2), Dispensaries (105), Health Centres (9), Medical Clinics (7), VCT Centres (3), Others (7)

Doctor to Population Ratio: 1:15,000

Infant Mortality Rates: 35/1000

Under Five Mortality Rates: 100/1000

Prevalent Diseases: Malaria, Skin Infections, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Notable Hospitals: Kericho, Sigowet and Londiani (District Hospitals)

Tourists Attraction in Kericho County

The Mau Forest in Kericho is the biggest water catchment area in Kenya. At a high altitude and virtually daily rains, Kericho is the centre of Kenya’s large tea industry. Some of the biggest tea companies including Unilever Kenya, James Finlay and Williamson Tea are based here. It is also home to the popular Ketepa brand. Much of the tea is exported, with the UK being the largest market. The district is home to some of the world’s best long distance runners.

Attractions in Kericho

1. Tea farms and factories
2. Chagaik dam
3. Chagaik botanical garden on the Kericho—Nakuru highway, 10 km from Kericho.

Where to stay

Tea Hotel Kericho — old colonial hotel a bit neglected but still beautiful.

Saiwa Swamp National Park

Category: Tourist Attractions in Kericho County

The three-square-kilometre park is 385 km from Nairobi and 27 km from Kitale town in Trans-Nzoia District, Rift Valley Province. The park has forests and swamp. The swamp is dominated by tall bull-rushes and sedges and is bordered by open grasslands and riverine forests. The park was established to protect the endangered Sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope. Other wildlife species commonly found in the swamp include the Otter, Genet cat, Serval cat, mongoose, bushbuck and monkeys. It’s rich in birdlife, with 372 species.

For more information visit: Saiwa Swamp National Park

Mau Forest

Category: Tourist Attractions in Kericho County

The Mau Forest is one of the few remaining indigenous forests in Kenya. It is home to a variety of birds, and butterfly species. There are also mammals such as forest elephants. A number of rivers originate from this forest as well as waterfalls. The forest is ideal for tourists who are interested in bird watching and nature walk expeditions.

For more information visit: Mau Forest

Agro Tourism

Category: Tourist Attractions in Kericho County

Kericho County is the leading tea producing county in Kenya. Tourists interested in agro-tourism can therefore enjoy the lush green country of the tea fields that cut across the county while sampling the rich culture and hospitality of the Kericho County People.

Kapkatet Museum

Category: Tourist Attractions in Kericho County

Established on the 20th October, 2008 and located in Kapkatet town of Kericho County, Kapkatet Museum is a practical appreciation and salutation of the culture of the Kipsigis people and their traditions through various artifacts and information dating back to many years ago, which have been preserved in the museum.

For more information visit: Tourist Attractions in Kericho County

Top Best Accommodation and Hotels in Kericho County

Kericho Tea Hotel

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Tea was first cultivated in the highlands around Kericho in the 1920s. Today more than 110,000 hectares are devoted to tea, producing 215 million kilos of tea per year and bringing in 17—20% of Kenya’s export revenue. The Tea Hotel started life as the guesthouse for Brooke Bond, in 1952. In the 19705 it was sold to the local community who have run it since as the Tea Hotel.

For more information visit: Kericho Tea Hotel

New Sunshine Hotel

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Sunshine hotel is located a few metres away from the busy Kisumu- Kericho- Nakuru highway, opposite Immanuel AGC Church and KCB Bank. It offers conferencing rooms, has a restaurant, offers outside catering and room services.

For more information visit:  New Sunshine Hotel

Sahara Gardens

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Sahara gardens  is a serene accommodation feature situated in Kericho Town. The facility is suitable for guests looking to stay in a home-like setting. Free wifi is available. Sahara Gardens is is guarded through out by security personnel, laundry, housekeeping and parking services and facilities are offered for free.

For more information visit: .Sahara Gardens

Mwananchi Hotel

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Mwananchi Hotel Kericho is situated off Nakuru-kisumu Highway in Kericho, Kenya. The a restaurant that offers daily specials incorporate seasonal, local ingredients. They offer delicious appetizers to tasty salads, inspired entrees to decadent desserts.

For more information visit: Mwananchi Hotel

Ivys Inn and Guest House Limited

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Ivys Inn and Guest house is situated in a serene environment off Busia-Nakuru Road, Kericho, Kenya. Free WiFi is available for all guests.

For more information visit: Ivys Inn and Guest House Limited

Rays Place Inn

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Formerly the home of the managing director of Brooke Bond, Ray’s Place Inn is an elegant house set in spacious gardens. The house, which retains the atmosphere of a private house, is on the outskirts of Kericho. Its drive passes through the lush tea plantations for which this region is famed.

For more information visit: Rays Place Inn

Famous Gate

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Famous Gate Lounge Kericho is located along the Kericho- Nakuru Highway in Kericho town. They offer affordable accommodation, conferencing and leisure hotel.

For more information visit: Famous Gate

Kimugu River Lodge

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

On the banks of Kimugu River, Kimugu River Lodge overlooks lush forest and frothing water. Formerly known as Kericho Lodge and Fishing Resort, the lodge makes an ideal place from which to watch the prolific bird life in the garden.

For more information visit: Kimugu River Lodge

Lenox Hotel

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Lenox hotel Kericho offers free WiFi to guests and gives easy access to other business centers and food courts.

For more information visit: Lenox Hotel

New Dreams Cottage Guest House

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

New Dreams Cottage Guest House Kericho is a cottage set in a serene environment. It features an event center and free Wifi.

For more information visit: New Dreams Cottage guest house

Taidys Suites Kericho

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Taidys Suites Kericho is a warm and cosy lodge lying in the central business district in Kericho, Kenya. The hotel boasts an onsite restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available.

For more information visit: Taidys Suites Kericho

Simba Inn Motel

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Simba Inn Motel is situated along Kericho-Kaplong highway in Kericho. It is ideal for people travelling on short budget.Free WiFi is available on the premises.

For more information visit: Simba Inn Motel

Teavale Guest Cottages

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Established in 2009, Teavale Guest Cottages consists of 2 whitewashed houses facing each other across a well kept garden.

For more information visit: Teavale Guest Cottages

Kericho Club

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

Kericho Club, a private members club, was established in 1927, in large manicured grounds in the center of Kericho. Non—members can pay a temporary membership fee to use the accommodation and facilities.

For more information visit:  Kericho Club

The Exotic House

Category: Hotels in Kericho County

The Exotic House is located next to its own tea plantation and vegetable farm, both of which supply its restaurant. The attractive gardens surrounding the hotel make a peaceful place to relax and look out over the expanse of tea.

For more information visit: The Exotic House

List of Other Hotels in Kericho Town Kenya

1. Famous Gate Lounge Kericho
2. Ivys Inn and Guest House Limited
3. Kericho Hotels: Accommodation and Hotels in Kericho Town Kenya
4. Kimugu River Lodge – Kericho Kenya Description,Facilities,Contacts and Image
5. Lenox Hotel kericho Description, Contacts and Photo
6. Mwananchi Hotel Kericho Description and Contacts
7. New Dreams Cottage Guest House Kericho
8. Ray’s Place Inn – Kericho Kenya Description,Facilities and Image
9. Sahara Gardens description and Contacts
10. Simba Inn Motel Description, Contacts and Photo
11. Sunshine Hotel
12. Taidys Suites Kericho Description, Contact and Photo
13. Tea Hotel – Kericho Kenya

Kericho County Map

Kericho County Contacts – Official E-mail addresses