In 2010, Kenyans descended on a referendum to change the constitution during the reign of President Mwai Kibaki. One of the important clauses of the new constitution proposed the abolishment of the provincial administration and adoption of county government administration through devolution. On august 4 2010, Kenyans voted in the new constitution which took effect from 2013 after president Uhuru was elected into office.
Kenya now has a total of 47 counties, 290 constituencies and 1450 wards.This article focuses on the list of 47 counties in Kenya, their codes, population (2019 Census) and governors as of 2021.
Code| Name| Population| Governor|
001. Mombasa 1,190,987 Ali Hassan Joho
002. Kwale 858,748 Salim Mvurya Mgala
003. Kilifi 1,440,958 Amason Jeffah Kingi
004. Tana River 314,710 Dhadho Gadae Godhana
005. Lamu 141,909 Fahim Yasin Twaha
006. Taita/Taveta 335,747 Granton Graham Samboja
007. Garrisa 835,482 Ali Bunow Korane
008. Wajir 775,302 Mohamed Abdi (Impeached)
009. Mandera 862079 Ibrahim Roba Ali
010. Marsabit 447,150 Mohsmuf Mohamed Ali
011. Isiolo 267,997 Mohamed Kuti
012. Meru 1,535,635 Kiraitu Murungi
013. Tharaka Nithi 391,303 Onesmus Muthomi Njuki
014. Embu 604,769 Martin Nyaga Wambora
015. Kitui 1,130,134 Charity Kaluki Ngilu
016. Machakos 1,414,022 Alfred Mutua
017. Makueni 977,015 Kivutha Kibwana
018. Nyandarua 636,002 Francis Thuita Kimemia
019. Nyeri 752,695 Patrick Wahome Gakuru
020. Kirinyaga 605,630 Anne Mumbi Waiguru
021. Muranga 1,053,059 Mwangi Wa Iria
022. Kiambu 2,402,834 James Nyoro