List of 47 counties in Kenya and their codes

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.

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
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

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