Kenya is divided into 47 counties, each with its own unique code.
The counties, which were previously known as districts before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, are basically subdivisions within the country for the purposes of local governance and administration.
Here is a comprehensive list of 47 counties in Kenya along with their respective codes, from 1 to 47, to help you understand the country’s administrative divisions.
- Mombasa County
- County Code: 01
- Governor: Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir
- Kwale County
- County Code: 02
- Governor: Fatuma Mohamed Achani
- Kilifi County
- County Code: 03
- Governor: Gideon Mung’aro
- Tana River County
- County Code: 04
- Governor: Godhana Dhadho
- Lamu County
- County Code: 05
- Governor: Issa Timamy
- Taita/Taveta County
- County Code: 06
- Governor: Andrew Mwadime
- Garissa County
- County Code: 07
- Governor: Nathif Jama Adam
- Wajir County
- County Code: 08
- Governor: Ahmed Abdullahi
- Mandera County
- County Code: 09
- Governor: Mohamed Adan Khalif
- Marsabit County
- County Code: 10
- Governor: Mohammud Ali
- Isiolo County
- County Code: 11
- Governor: Abdi Ibrahim Hassan
- Meru County
- County Code: 12
- Governor: Kawira Mwangaza
- Tharaka-Nithi County
- County Code: 13
- Governor: Muthomi Njuki
- Embu County
- County Code: 14
- Governor: Cecily Mutitu Mbarire
- Kitui County
- County Code: 15
- Governor: Dr. Julius Makau Malombe
- Machakos County
- County Code: 16
- Governor: Wavinya Ndeti
- Makueni County
- County Code: 17
- Governor: Mutula Kilonzo Jnr
- Nyandarua County
- County Code: 18
- Governor: Dr. Kiarie Badilisha
- Nyeri County
- County Code: 19
- Governor: Mutahi Kahiga
- Kirinyaga County
- County Code: 20
- Governor: Anne Waiguru
- Murang’a County
- County Code: 21
- Governor: Irungu Kang’ata
- Kiambu County
- County Code: 22
- Governor: Dr. Kimani Wamatangi
- Turkana County
- County Code: 23
- Governor: Jeremiah Lomorukai
- West Pokot County
- County Code: 24
- Governor: Simon Kachapin
- Samburu County
- County Code: 25
- Governor: Jonathan Lati Lelelit
- Trans Nzoia County
- County Code: 26
- Governor: George Natembeya
- Uasin Gishu County
- County Code: 27
- Governor: Jonathan Bii
- Elgeyo/Marakwet County
- County Code: 28
- Governor: Wisley Rotich
- Nandi County
- County Code: 29
- Governor: Stephen Sang
- Baringo County
- County Code: 30
- Governor: Benjamin Cheboi
- Laikipia County
- County Code: 31
- Governor: Joshua Irungu
- Nakuru County
- County Code: 32
- Governor: Susan Kihika
- Narok County
- County Code: 33
- Governor: Patrick Ole Ntutu
- Kajiado County
- County Code: 34
- Governor: Joseph Ole Lenku
- Kericho County
- County Code: 35
- Governor: Dr. Erick Mutai
- Bomet County
- County Code: 36
- Governor: Hillary Barchok
- Kakamega County
- County Code: 37
- Governor: Fernandes Barasa
- Vihiga County
- County Code: 38
- Governor: Dr. Wilber Ottichilo
- Bungoma County
- County Code: 39
- Governor: Kenneth Lusaka
- Busia County
- County Code: 40
- Governor: Paul Otuoma
- Siaya County
- County Code: 41
- Governor: James Orengo
- Kisumu County
- County Code: 42
- Governor: Anyang’ Nyong’o
- Homa Bay County
- County Code: 43
- Governor: Gladys Wanga
- Migori County
- County Code: 44
- Governor: Ochilo Ayacko
- Kisii County
- County Code: 45
- Governor: Paul Simba Arati
- Nyamira County
- County Code: 46
- Governor: Amos Nyaribo
- Nairobi City County
- County Code: 47
- Governor: Johnson Sakaja