In 2010, Kenyans descended on a referendum to change the constitution during the reign of President Mwai Kibaki. One of the important clauses of the new constitution proposed the abolishment of the provincial administration and adoption of county government administration through devolution. On august 4 2010, Kenyans voted in the new constitution which took effect from 2013 after president Uhuru was elected into office.
Kenya now has a total of 47 counties, 290 constituencies and 1450 wards.This article focuses on the list of 47 counties in Kenya, their codes, population (2019 Census) and governors as of 2021.
Code| Name| Population| Governor|
001. Mombasa 1,190,987 Ali Hassan Joho
002. Kwale 858,748 Salim Mvurya Mgala
003. Kilifi 1,440,958 Amason Jeffah Kingi
004. Tana River 314,710 Dhadho Gadae Godhana
005. Lamu 141,909 Fahim Yasin Twaha
006. Taita/Taveta 335,747 Granton Graham Samboja
007. Garrisa 835,482 Ali Bunow Korane
008. Wajir 775,302 Mohamed Abdi (Impeached)
009. Mandera 862079 Ibrahim Roba Ali
010. Marsabit 447,150 Mohsmuf Mohamed Ali
011. Isiolo 267,997 Mohamed Kuti
012. Meru 1,535,635 Kiraitu Murungi
013. Tharaka Nithi 391,303 Onesmus Muthomi Njuki
014. Embu 604,769 Martin Nyaga Wambora
015. Kitui 1,130,134 Charity Kaluki Ngilu
016. Machakos 1,414,022 Alfred Mutua
017. Makueni 977,015 Kivutha Kibwana
018. Nyandarua 636,002 Francis Thuita Kimemia
019. Nyeri 752,695 Patrick Wahome Gakuru
020. Kirinyaga 605,630 Anne Mumbi Waiguru
021. Muranga 1,053,059 Mwangi Wa Iria
022. Kiambu 2,402,834 James Nyoro
023. Turkana 922,210 Josphat Nanok
024. West Pokot 618,867 John Krop Lonyang’apuo
025. Samburu 307,957 Moses Lenolkula Kasaine
026. Trans-Nzoia 985,333 Patrick Khaemba
027. Uasin Gishu 1,152,671 Jackson Kiplagat Mandago
028. Elyego/Marakwet 453,403 Alex Tanui Tolgos
029. Nandi 883,634 Stephen Kipyego Sang
030. Baringo 662,760 Stanley K Kiptis
031. Laikipia 513,879 Ndiritu Muriithi
032. Nakuru 2,142,667 Lee Kinyanjui
033. Narok 1,149,379 Samuel Ole Tunai
034. Kajiado 1,107,296 Joseph Ole Lenku
035. Kericho 896,863 Paul Chepkwony Kiprono
036. Bomet 873,023 Hillary Barchok
037. Kakamega 1,861,332 Wycliffe Oparanya
038. Vihiga 587,189 Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo
039. Bungoma 1,663,898 Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati
040. Busia 886,856 Sospeter Ojaamong
041. Siaya 989, 708 Cornel Rasanga
042. Kisumu 1,144,777 Peter Anyang Nyong’o
043. Homa Bay 1,125,823 Cyprian Awiti
044. Migori 1,108,950 John Okoko Obado
045. Kisii 1,260,509 James Ongwae
046. Nyamira 603,051 Amos Nyaribo
047. Nairobi City 4,337,080 Ann Kananu Mwenda (Acting)
