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Trans Nzoia County

Kenya's granary — maize, dairy, and Kitale's agricultural legacy

📍 Kitale 👥 998,000 people 📐 2,496 km²

Trans Nzoia is Kenya's leading maize producer. The fertile plains around Kitale also produce sunflowers, dairy, and pyrethrum. Home to Kitale Museum and the Saiwa Swamp National Park.

Capital
Kitale
Population
998,000
Area
2,496 km²
Economic Zone
Rift Valley
Government Departments

Agriculture

Farming, livestock, fisheries, and agribusiness across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones

Education

Primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational education institutions nationwide

Department directory sourced from official county government websites.

Places to Stay
Trans Nzoia Inn
4 ★
Trans Nzoia Guest House
2 ★
Trans Nzoia Inn
4 ★
Trans Nzoia Guest House
4 ★