Bomet County is located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, was established in 2010 and has a population of approximately 875,689[¹], making it the 32nd largest county in Kenya by population. It is bordered by Kericho County to the west, Nakuru County to the northwest, and Narok County to the southeast. The county is characterized by its rolling hills, fertile agricultural land, and significant natural features, including the Mau Forest and rivers such as Nyangores and Chepalungu. The predominant ethnic group is the Kalenjin, known for their rich cultural heritage and agricultural practices.
Bomet County | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Bomet County in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 0°48′00″S 35°14′00″E / 0.8°S 35.2333°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Bomet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,630.0 km2 (629.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,962 m (6,437 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 875,689 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Local authorities
edit| Authority | Type | Population* | Urban pop.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomet | Municipality | 42,024 | 4,426 |
| Bomet County | County | 340,770 | 244 |
| Total | – | 382,794 | 4,670 |
| * 1999 census. Source:[2] | |||
Administrative and political units
editBomet county has five sub-county administrative units with 25 county assembly wards and 66 locations.[3]
| Sub-County (Constituency) | Wards | Area in km sq. | No. of locations | No. of Sub-locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomet Central | Silibwet, Singorwet, Ndarawetta, Chesoen & Mutarakwa | 266 | 8 | 23 |
| Bomet East | Longisa, Kembu, Chemaner, Merigi & Kipreres | 311.3 | 10 | 27 |
| Chepalungu | Sigor, Kongasis, Chebunyo, Nyongores & Siongiroi | 535.8 | 15 | 42 |
| Sotik | Ndanai/Abosi, Kipsonoi, Kapletundo, Chemagel & Manaret/Rongena | 479.2 | 17 | 36 |
| Konoin | Kimulot, Mogogosiek, Boito, Embomos & Chepchabas | 445.1 | 16 | 37 |
| Total | 2037 | 66 | 176 |
Leadership
edit| Term of office | Governor's Name | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 | Isaac Ruto | URP |
| 2017-2019 | Joyce Laboso | Jubilee |
| 2019-2022 | Dr. Hillary Barchok | N/A |
| 2022 | Dr. Hillary Barchok | UDA |
County government
editBomet has had three governors since devolution, Isaac Ruto was the first Governor and was replaced by Joyce Laboso who died of cancer while in office.[4] Dr. Hillary Barchok, being the deputy, was sworn in as the third governor on 8 August 2019.[5] Linet Chepkorir Toto is the current women representative[6] and Lawyer Hillary Sigei is currently serving as a Senator.[7] The county ward assemblies are run by members of county assemblies.
Electoral constituencies
editThe county has five electoral constituencies:
Demographics
editBomet has a population of 875,689 person with a population density of 346 persons per square km as per the 2019 census report, out of this 434,287 are females, 441,379 males and 23 intersex persons.[8]
Religion
editReligion in Bomet County
Majority of the residents of Bomet County are Christians. Islam and Hinduism is adhered to by less than 1% of the population of whom majority of the same are non residents of Bomet County.
| Religion (2019 Census) | Number |
|---|---|
| Catholic | 129,547 |
| Protestant | 387,001 |
| Evangelical Churches | 225,608 |
| African Instituted Churches | 56,401 |
| Orthodox | 2,858 |
| Other Christian | 32,527 |
| Islam | 997 |
| Hindu | 96 |
| Traditionalists | 2,514 |
| Other | 11,045 |
| No ReligionAtheists | 23,413 |
| Don't Know | 957 |
| Not Stated | 59 |
Services/Urbanisation
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Source: USAid Kenya
Secondary schools
edit- Tenwek Boys High
- Longisa Boys High School
- Moi Siongiroi Girls High School
- Kabungut Boys High
- Ndaraweta Girls secondary School
- Kipsingei Mixed Day Secondary School
- Kaboson Girls School
- Chepalungu Boys High School
- Chebunyo Boys Secondary School
- Chebunyo Girls Secondary School
- Siwot Secondary School
- Kiptobit Secondary School
- Kaplong Boys high school
- kimuchul Secondary school
- Kaplong Girls Secondary school
- Moi Minariet Boys Secondary School
- Muiywek Secondary School
- Gorgor Secondary School
- Chebilat Boys High School
- Kamung'ei Secondary School
- Kamureito Secondary School
- Ndanai Girls High School
- Solyot Secondary School
- Olbutyo Boys High School
- Olbobo Secondary School
- Mulot High School
- Kakimirai High school
- Lelkatet High School
- Saseta Girls Secondary School
- Simoti Secondary School
- Merigi Secondary School
- Kaporuso Secondary School
- Sigowet Secondary School
- Chemaner Secondary School
- Sigor Boys High School
- Kaboson Secondary School
- Sugumerga Secondary School
- Kipreres Secondary School
- Toronik Secondary School
- Plokyi Girls Secondary School
Universities
editThe Bomet University College, a constituent of Moi University, is located in Bomet town.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Population Distribution by Sex, Number of Households, Area and Density by Counties". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ http://treasury.go.ke/cbs.go.ke/pdf/authority.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ interior_admin. "Home". interior.go.ke. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso dies at Nairobi Hospital". Citizentv.co.ke. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Prof Hillary Barchok is currently serving as the third governor in Bomet County, serving for his second term after a win in August 2022 polls". CGOB. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Women Representatives". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Sen. Wakili Hillary Kiprotich Sigei | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2019). 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV: Distribution of Population by Socio-Economic Characteristics" (PDF). Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
Bomet Senator http://www.parliament.go.ke/the-senate/sen-wakili-hillary-kiprotich-sigei