Complete List of 47 Counties

Kenya is organised into 47 counties, each serving as an administrative unit. 

These counties, which replaced the previous district system following the enactment of the 2010 Constitution, are crucial for local governance and administration.

Below is a detailed list of the 47 counties in Kenya in order, presented in numerical sequence from 1 to 47, along with their unique administrative codes.

1. Mombasa County

County Code: 01

Governor: Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir

2. Kwale County

County Code: 02

Governor: Fatuma Mohamed Achani

3. Kilifi County

County Code: 03

Governor: Gideon Mung’aro

4. Tana River County

County Code: 04

Governor: Godhana Dhadho

5. Lamu County

County Code: 05

Governor: Issa Timamy

6. Taita/Taveta County

County Code: 06

Governor: Andrew Mwadime

7. Garissa County

County Code: 07

Governor: Nathif Jama Adam

8. Wajir County

County Code: 08

Governor: Ahmed Abdullahi

9. Mandera County

County Code: 09

Governor: Mohamed Adan Khalif

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10. Marsabit County

County Code: 10

Governor: Mohammud Ali

11. Isiolo County

County Code: 11

Governor: Abdi Ibrahim Hassan

12. Meru County

County Code: 12

Governor: Kawira Mwangaza

13. Tharaka-Nithi County

County Code: 13

Governor: Muthomi Njuki

14. Embu County

County Code: 14

Governor: Cecily Mutitu Mbarire

15. Kitui County

County Code: 15

Governor: Dr. Julius Makau Malombe

16. Machakos County

County Code: 16

Governor: Wavinya Ndeti

17. Makueni County

County Code: 17

Governor: Mutula Kilonzo Jnr

18. Nyandarua County

County Code: 18

Governor: Dr. Kiarie Badilisha

19. Nyeri County

County Code: 19

Governor: Mutahi Kahiga

20. Kirinyaga County

County Code: 20

Governor: Anne Waiguru

21. Murang’a County

County Code: 21

Governor: Irungu Kang’ata

22. Kiambu County

County Code: 22

Governor: Dr. Kimani Wamatangi

23. Turkana County

County Code: 23

Governor: Jeremiah Lomorukai

24. West Pokot County

County Code: 24

Governor: Simon Kachapin

25. Samburu County

County Code: 25

Governor: Jonathan Lati Lelelit

26. Trans Nzoia County

County Code: 26

Governor: George Natembeya

27. Uasin Gishu County

County Code: 27

Governor: Jonathan Bii

28. Elgeyo/Marakwet County

County Code: 28

Governor: Wisley Rotich

29. Nandi County

County Code: 29

Governor: Stephen Sang

30. Baringo County

County Code: 30

Governor: Benjamin Cheboi

31. Laikipia County

County Code: 31

Governor: Joshua Irungu

32. Nakuru County

County Code: 32

Governor: Susan Kihika

33. Narok County

County Code: 33

Governor: Patrick Ole Ntutu

34. Kajiado County

County Code: 34

Governor: Joseph Ole Lenku

35. Kericho County

County Code: 35

Governor: Dr. Erick Mutai

36. Bomet County

County Code: 36

Governor: Hillary Barchok

37. Kakamega County

County Code: 37

Governor: Fernandes Barasa

38. Vihiga County

County Code: 38

Governor: Dr. Wilber Ottichilo

39. Bungoma County

County Code: 39

Governor: Kenneth Lusaka

40. Busia County

County Code: 40

Governor: Paul Otuoma

41. Siaya County

County Code: 41

Governor: James Orengo

42. Kisumu County

County Code: 42

Governor: Anyang’ Nyong’o

43. Homa Bay County

County Code: 43

Governor: Gladys Wanga

44. Migori County

County Code: 44

Governor: Ochilo Ayacko

45. Kisii County

County Code: 45

Governor: Paul Simba Arati

46. Nyamira County

County Code: 46

Governor: Amos Nyaribo

47. Nairobi City County

County Code: 47

Governor: Johnson Sakaja