Busia County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Busia County

Busia County is headquartered in Busia, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Teso North, Teso South, Nambale, Matayos, Butula, Funyula, Budalangi and its neighbouring counties are Bungoma, Kakamega, Siaya, Uganda. Busia main economic activities are Cross-border trade, fishing, rice, sugarcane, cassava, maize, livestock, logistics.

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7   Sub-Counties 7   Constituencies 40   Wards 68   Locations 189   Sub-Locations
419   Primary Schools 92   Senior Schools 32   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 56   Clinics 51   Dispensaries 241   Health Centers 7   Hospitals 25   SHGs 1   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 44   Accomodations 626   Polling Centers 416,756   Voters

The brief

About Busia County

Busia County is situated along Kenya's border with Uganda, bordering Bungoma, Kakamega, Siaya and Lake Victoria. Busia Town is the county headquarters and one of East Africa's busiest border crossings. Agriculture, fishing, transport and cross-border trade are the pillars of the economy. Major crops include maize, cassava, beans, rice, sugarcane and vegetables. The county is home mainly to the Luhya and Teso communities. Historically, Busia has served as a major gateway connecting Kenya with Uganda and the wider East African region through commerce and cultural exchange.


Population
893,681
Male (52%)
462,382
Female (57%)
507,089
Area
1,700 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Busia


Busia Sub-Counties

Bunyala Busia Butula Nambale Samia Teso North Teso South

Busia County Towns

AmagoroBusiaFunyulaMalabaNambalePort Victoria

01 · Learning

Education

Busia County

Statistics

Primary schools
419
Secondary schools
92
TVET Colleges
32
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Namunyweda Primary School

Bwiri · Public · Mixed

Busia Township Primary School

Angorom · Public · Mixed

Amukura Girls Primary School

Amukura · Public · Girls

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:20:47 GMT
    Busia County Chief Officer Education Esau Onyapidi Ochakala speaks ahead of the highly anticipated third edition of the Teso North Cross-Country Championship, scheduled for November 21, 2026, at Chelelemuk Primary School in Teso North Sub-County. " - Facebook

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:55:23 GMT
    Busia CSOs and journalists trained on child protection and safeguarding learners - Education News

    Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia school shortlisted for prestigious global education award - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia school named among global finalists for 2026 education prize - The Eastleigh Voice

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Busia County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
56
Health Centres
241
Dispensaries
51
Hospitals
7

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Lupida Health Centre

Bukhayo North, Lupida · Nambale

Sikarira Dispensary

Elukhari, Sikarira · Butula

Munongo Dispensary

Bukhayo West, Mundika · Busia

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:09:00 GMT
    Busia referral hospital receives Sh7.4 million in medical supplies - The Standard Media Group

    Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ministry of health strengthens Busia boarder surveillance amidst reported Ebola cases in Uganda - health.go.ke

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:02:01 GMT
    "Every conversation could save a life": How one community mobilizer is helping protect Busia from Mpox - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:34:59 GMT
    Busia Health Officials Urge Men to Get Screened for Breast Cancer as Patients Decry Costs, Stigma - Talk Africa

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Busia County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
46
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Narsiadet Ndiga Oketch

Agent · Kenya

Bannister Matuku Juma

Agent · Kenya

Besure Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia remains calm while business activities go on as usual. However, there is a heavy presence of security on standby at Busia police station in case of any demonstrations. - Facebook

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:28:11 GMT
    Busia public health officers seek bigger say in liquor licensing to curb illicit drinks - standardmedia.co.ke

    Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya riots paralyse business in Busia - Daily Monitor

    Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nasewa EPZ Set to Drive Rural Industrialisation and Jobs in Busia - Business Today Kenya

04 · Development

Development

Busia County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
25
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Global Action For Peacebuilding Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Novelty Intervention Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Dry Lands Natural Resources Centre

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:20:47 GMT
    Busia County Chief Officer Education Esau Onyapidi Ochakala speaks ahead of the highly anticipated third edition of the Teso North Cross-Country Championship, scheduled for November 21, 2026, at Chelelemuk Primary School in Teso North Sub-County. " - Facebook

    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia governor Otuoma warns Opposition against alliance with Gachagua - People Daily

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto Launches Multi-Billion Shilling Development Initiatives in Kenya’s Busia County - Talk Africa

    Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia Cabinet approves youth development policy to boost employment, empowerment and inclusion - standardmedia.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Busia County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
40
Polling Centers
626
Voters
416,756

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Nakhayirira Beach - Polling Center/Station

Bunyala South · Budalangi · Busia

Siwogo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bukhayo West · Matayos · Busia

Lunga Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Matayos South · Matayos · Busia

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia County Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has urged political leaders to desist from using young people to cause violence. - Facebook

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto targets opposition, Uhuru as he woos Busia ahead of 2027 - Daily Nation

    Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia governor Otuoma warns Opposition against alliance with Gachagua - People Daily

    Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Busia Woman Rep wants youth empowered to shun political thuggery - Kenya News Agency