The 2010 Kenyan Constitution divided the country into 47 counties. Each county is headed by a governor, who the county’s residents elect. The counties act as administrative divisions of the country and provide local services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
Each county is further subdivided into constituencies and wards represented by MPs and MCAs.
Since implementing this new administrative structure, Kenya has seen an improvement in the delivery of services to its citizens. The devolved system of government has also led to a more equitable distribution of resources across the country.
List of 47 Counties in Kenya and Their Headquarters
Below is a list of the 47 counties in Kenya and their headquarters:
| Code | County Name | County Headquarters |
| 1 | Mombasa | Mombasa City |
| 2 | Kwale | Kwale |
| 3 | Kilifi | Kilifi |
| 4 | Tana River | Hola |
| 5 | Lamu | Lamu |
| 6 | Taita–Taveta | Mwatate |
| 7 | Garissa | Garissa |
| 8 | Wajir | Wajir |
| 9 | Mandera | Mandera |
| 10 | Marsabit | Marsabit |
| 11 | Isiolo | Isiolo |
| 12 | Meru | Meru |
| 13 | Tharaka-Nithi | Kathwana |
| 14 | Embu | Embu |
| 15 | Kitui | Kitui |
| 16 | Machakos | Machakos |
| 17 | Makueni | Wote |
| 18 | Nyandarua | Ol Kalou |
| 19 | Nyeri | Nyeri |
| 20 | Kirinyaga | Kerugoya |
| 21 | Murang’a | Murang’a |
| 22 | Kiambu | Kiambu |
| 23 | Turkana | Lodwar |
| 24 | West Pokot | Kapenguria |
| 25 | Samburu | Maralal |
| 26 | Trans-Nzoia | Kitale |
| 27 | Uasin Gishu | Eldoret |
| 28 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Iten |
| 29 | Nandi | Kapsabet |
| 30 | Baringo | Kabarnet |
| 31 | Laikipia | Nanyuki |
| 32 | Nakuru | Nakuru City |
| 33 | Narok | Narok |
| 34 | Kajiado | Kajiado |
| 35 | Kericho | Kericho |
| 36 | Bomet | Bomet |
| 37 | Kakamega | Kakamega |
| 38 | Vihiga | Mbale |
| 39 | Bungoma | Bungoma |
| 40 | Busia | Busia |
| 41 | Siaya | Siaya |
| 42 | Kisumu | Kisumu City |
| 43 | Homa Bay | Homa Bay |
| 44 | Migori | Migori |
| 45 | Kisii | Kisii |
| 46 | Nyamira | Nyamira |
| 47 | Nairobi | Nairobi City |
