What The County Government Of Uasin Gishu does

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is a devolved public-sector entity established under Kenya's 2010 Constitution and operational since 2013, headquartered in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. It administers mandated public services across healthcare, agriculture and livestock, infrastructure, education, water, trade, cooperatives, and youth affairs, funded through national government allocations, own-source revenue, and donor funding from partners including the World Bank, AFD, NAVCDP, and FLLoCA. Its operating framework is the Nguzo Kumi (Ten Pillars) development agenda under the leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim (elected 2022) and Deputy Governor Hon. Evans Kapkea (sworn in November 2024).

Core service infrastructure centers on a network of 138 health facilities, anchored by the Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital (40-bed wards, 20 incubators) and a forthcoming modern diagnostic centre. Agricultural value-chain services are delivered through 60+ cooperative societies receiving NAVCDP-backed investment (KSh 86 million) and revolving empowerment funds exceeding KSh 700 million, supported by programs like Maziwa ni School Fees and Milk for ECDE. Technology components include an eCitizen portal, County GIS portal, jobs portal, County Budget portal, and diagnostic drones (via Elsmed Healthcare Solutions) that reduce medical sample turnaround from one hour to seven minutes. Digital transformation is being advanced through a Techtopia Ltd MOU, while dairy operations are being digitized through Space AI and DigiFarm partnerships.

The entity's "revenue" is its annual budget envelope — the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget is KSh 12.99 billion, with KSh 3.37 billion allocated to Health Services as the largest single line item. Go-to-market is direct-to-citizen: citizens access services via physical county offices, 138 health facilities, community health promoters, cooperative societies, eCitizen, the GIS portal, and public participation forums. Customer segments are county residents, farmers and cooperatives, women MSMEs, youth, and informal settlement communities. Strategically significant alliances include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), KEMSA (KSh 37 million drug supply), World Bank/KISIP, AFD, Shoe4Africa, Kenya Red Cross, and Stanbic Foundation.

Name

The County Government Of Uasin Gishu

Legal name

County Government of Uasin Gishu

Website

https://www.uasingishu.go.ke

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is a devolved Kenyan public-sector entity headquartered in Eldoret, delivering mandated services — healthcare across 138 facilities, agriculture, cooperatives, infrastructure, education, and trade — to Uasin Gishu County residents under the Nguzo Kumi development agenda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration and Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs (92511)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• County healthcare delivery
• Agricultural cooperative development
• Infrastructure development
• E-government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eldoret

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. County Budget: Annual county budget funded through national government allocations, local revenue collection, and external donor funding (World Bank, NAVCDP, KISIP, FLLoCA)
2. Proposed 2026/2027 Budget: Proposed KSh 12.99 billion budget for FY 2026/2027 with KSh 3.37 billion allocated to health services
3. Cooperative Revolving Funds: Disbursement of over KSh 700 million to cooperative societies through various empowerment programmes as revolving funds

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The County Government of Uasin Gishu administers devolved public services for Uasin Gishu County in Kenya's Rift Valley region. It delivers healthcare through 138 facilities, supports agricultural cooperative development, builds and maintains infrastructure (roads, water, markets, housing), provides e-government services (eCitizen, GIS portal, budget portal), and runs youth, sports, and enterprise empowerment programs under the Nguzo Kumi (Ten Pillars) development blueprint.

Product overview

The County Government of Uasin Gishu offers a portfolio of e-government services and physical infrastructure projects. The core digital offerings include the eCitizen portal for citizen services, County Budget Portal, GIS services, Staff Email System, Pending Bills Portal, and Projects Delivery Portal. Key healthcare infrastructure includes Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital and a network of 138 health facilities. Major infrastructure projects include the 64 Stadium, 64 Ultra-Modern Market, KISIP settlement improvements, and Eldoret Library ICT Center. Development initiatives are guided by the Nguzo Kumi Manifesto (10-pillar agenda) and supported by KDSP capacity building programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eCitizen Portal Services Digital government services portal enabling citizens to access permits, licenses, tenders, and various county services online.
• Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital Specialized maternal and child healthcare facility with 40-bed wards, 20 incubators, and diagnostic drone services for medical sample transport.
• Health Facilities Network Network of 138 health facilities across the county providing primary healthcare services, maternal care, emergency response, and disease surveillance.
• County GIS Portal Geographic Information System services for spatial data management, mapping, and planning across the county.
• County Budget Portal Online portal for public access to county budget information, estimates, and financial planning documents.
• KISIP (Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project) Urban settlement improvement project including tarmacked roads, non-motorized transport networks, high-mast lighting, and drainage systems in informal settlements of Kapsaos, Huruma, and Kiplombe wards.
• 64 Stadium Major sports stadium construction project for athletics and talent development in Eldoret.
• 64 Ultra-Modern Market Modern market facility for economic growth and job creation, providing employment opportunities for youth.
• Eldoret Library ICT Center ICT training and digital literacy center at Eldoret Town Library for community technology access.
• Maziwa ni School Fees Program Dairy farmer empowerment initiative enabling payment of school fees through milk production proceeds.
• Milk for ECDE Program School nutrition program providing milk to Early Childhood Development Education students.
• Modern Diagnostic Centre Planned county's first modern diagnostic centre for advanced healthcare testing and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• KSh 86 million invested in 60+ cooperative societies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Collaboration to improve emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, patient care, and referral services. Key areas include quarantine preparedness, patient treatment, disease diagnosis, medical supplies management, and incineration facilities. County announced dedicated ambulance for emergency response, PPE supply, healthcare worker training, and CHP capacity building.
• Shoe4AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Partnership for child healthcare through Pediatric Oncology Children's Hospital and ongoing Pediatric Burns Hospital project (150-bed capacity). Shoe4Africa Founder Toby Tanser leads the initiative.
• Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect procurement of drugs worth KSh 37 million from KEMSA for supply to all 138 health facilities. Streamlines supply chain and eliminates delays in medication distribution.
• National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-driven development project operating across 33 counties including Uasin Gishu. Seeks to increase market participation and value addition for targeted small-scale farmers. Invested KSh 86 million in 60+ cooperative societies.
• Elsmed Healthcare SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for adoption of diagnostic drones to transport medical samples from collection centers to reference labs and relay results electronically, reducing transport time from 1 hour to 7 minutes.
• Lenexa Baptist Church (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual medical camps offering healthcare services including eye and ear care, diabetes screening, blood pressure monitoring, and psychological counselling.
• Kenya Red Cross SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ebola prevention through safe and dignified burial simulation exercises and emergency preparedness enhancement.
• Stanbic FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for enhancing funding for MSMEs through training, mentoring, business skills development, promoting value addition, and increasing export of quality products.
• National Water Harvesting and Storage AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark MoU signed for enhanced water resource management and infrastructure development.
• Changing Diabetes in Children Project (CDiC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish Type 1 Diabetes Clinic at Uasin Gishu County Hospital.
• Pharmacy and Poisons BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for three-day pharmacovigilance training course for healthcare providers to boost patient safety.
• Aga Khan Medical CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for wellness breakfast meeting focused on promoting wellness, prevention, and strategic healthcare partnerships for county staff.
• Kenya National Federation of JuaKali Association (KNFJA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing partners from United States for capacity building in Health, Agriculture, Energy, and Jua Kali sectors. Includes bamboo value addition, grasshopper breeding, and earthworm farming for chicken feed.
• County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner18-county initiative to empower farmers through market linkages. Uasin Gishu implementing CAIP in Moiben for aggregation and value addition infrastructure.
• Pearl River Special Economic ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploratory partnership for strengthening investment and tourism opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nakuru County Government: Adjacent devolved county in Kenya's Rift Valley with a comparable agricultural economy, multi-sector service delivery (health, agriculture, trade), and similar population scale to Uasin Gishu. Operates as a direct peer county government under the same 2010 constitutional framework.
• Kisumu County Government: Devolved county with comparable scale, urban-rural service mix, and devolved administration structure. Differentiated by lakeside urban focus but operates the same constitutional mandate and donor-funded health/agriculture programmes.
• Kiambu County Government: Devolved county of comparable administrative scale operating the same portfolio of health facilities, agricultural cooperatives, and infrastructure projects. Shares the devolved governance structure and funding dependencies on national allocations.
• Machakos County Government: Eastern Kenya county of comparable administrative scale, sharing the devolved governance structure and operating similar portfolios of health facilities, agricultural cooperatives, and donor-funded infrastructure programmes as Uasin Gishu.
• Meru County Government: Central Kenya county of similar size operating a comparable mix of devolved services — health, agriculture, cooperatives, and infrastructure — under the same 2010 constitutional framework with similar dependence on national and donor funding.
• Nandi County Government: Adjacent Rift Valley county sharing Uasin Gishu's agricultural base (tea, dairy, maize) and devolved administrative structure. Operates the same mix of health facilities, cooperative development, and infrastructure projects under identical constitutional mandate.
• Elgeyo Marakwet County Government: Neighbouring Rift Valley county with overlapping agricultural economy and devolved service delivery model. Shares the same funding architecture (national allocations, NAVCDP, World Bank) and faces similar challenges around health facility network coverage.
• Trans Nzoia County Government: Neighbouring Rift Valley county with a strong agricultural (maize) value chain profile and similar devolved governance structure. Comparable scale, demographic profile, and dependence on cooperative-based farmer empowerment programmes make it a close peer to Uasin Gishu.
• Bungoma County Government: Western Kenya county with comparable population, agricultural value chain focus, and devolved service delivery mandate. Operates similar NAVCDP cooperative programmes and health infrastructure investments as Uasin Gishu.
• Kakamega County Government: Western Kenya county of comparable scale operating under the same devolved governance framework, with similar agricultural cooperative development programmes, health facility networks, and donor-funded infrastructure projects (KISIP, FLLoCA).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UasinGishuCounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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