County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Migori County

Migori County is headquartered in Migori, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Awendo, Kuria East, Kuria West, Nyatike, Rongo, Suna East, Suna West, Uriri and its neighbouring counties are Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Tanzania. Migori main economic activities are Gold mining, tobacco, sugarcane, fishing, livestock, trade.

8   Sub-Counties 8   Constituencies 41   Wards 103   Locations 228   Sub-Locations
788   Primary Schools 145   Senior Schools 50   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 74   Clinics 105   Dispensaries 253   Health Centers 17   Hospitals 25   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 3   Tour Operators 40   Accomodations 755   Polling Centers 469,881   Voters

The brief

About Migori County

Migori County is located in southwestern Kenya, bordering Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria. Migori Town is the county headquarters. The county features fertile highlands, river valleys, plains and lakeshore areas supporting agriculture and trade. Communities include the Luo, Kuria and Suba. Tobacco, sugarcane, maize, bananas, horticulture and livestock farming are major economic activities, alongside fishing, gold mining and cross-border trade with Tanzania. Historically, Migori has been an important agricultural and commercial gateway between Kenya and Tanzania.


Population
1,116,436
Male (49%)
543,626
Female (53%)
588,178
Area
2,613 km²
Sub-counties
8
Capital
Migori



01 · Learning

Education

Migori County

Institutions and News

Latest Educational News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:22:49 GMT
    Teenager, friend killed by lightning at home in Kuria East, Migori - Education News

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nyamita outlines education, youth empowerment agenda in Migori - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori County Announces 118 Jobs In New Recruitment Drive: How To Apply - The Kenya Times

    Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori Boys students stage peaceful demos over rising cases of school unrest - People Daily

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Migori County

Institutions and News

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Two Level IV Hospitals to Expand Healthcare Access in Migori - health.go.ke

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori County Health Officials during a Chemosafe training workshop. They have urged women of Migori to take immediate advantage of the screening initiative at the Migori County Referral Hospital (MCRH) to know their breast health status. - Facebook

    Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    SHA-Accredited Hospitals And Health Facilities In Migori County [List] - The Kenya Times

    Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ex-Migori governor Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial - Citizen Digital

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Migori County

Institutions and News

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:51:18 GMT
    Migori sugarcane farmers call for board election transparency - KBC Digital

    Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori woman transforms fish mongering trade into professional business - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Aerial view of the new modern Marindi Market on the outskirts of Migori Town. Traders urged the County Government of Migori to expedite completion of the facility, saying it will improve the business environment and enhance trading activities. Photo by Collinc - Facebook

    Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Lower Kuja Irrigation Expansion Revives Rice Farming, Boosts Jobs in Migori - Business Today Kenya

04 · Development

Development

Migori County

Organizations and News

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . MIGORI COUNTY COMMISSIONER VOWS STRICT SUPERVISION OF NATIONAL PROJECTS TO COMPLETION - Facebook

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori Senator Eddy Oketch blames tribalism for Ruto’s poor performance in first 2 years - People Daily

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:39:35 GMT
    Work progresses on Lichota passenger terminal project in Migori County - Mjengo Hub

    Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Migori residents raise alarm over stalled Muhuru-Masara Road project - Kenya News Agency

05 · Politics

Politics

Migori County

Politics and News

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:46:26 GMT
    Babu Owino condemns attack on Kalonzo in Migori, warns against political intolerance - Citizen Digital

    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:45:50 GMT
    Kalonzo turns to Raila’s name to charm Nyanza, but convoy attacked in Migori - Daily Nation

    Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:42:36 GMT
    Kalonzo Musyoka slams rising political intolerance after convoy is ambushed in Migori - Sifa FM Kenya

    Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:04:28 GMT
    Kalonzo, Wamalwa, Muturi convoy attacked in Migori as political tour turns violent - The Eastleigh Voice