Kabarnet Town Kenya

Kabarnet Town Guide

Kabarnet Town is located in Baringo County in the Northern Rift Valley region of Kenya, close to Lake Baringo some 265-km northwest of Nairobi.

Kabarnet Town Population

The name Kabarnet was named after a missionary from Australia, Albert Edmund Barnett, who was member of the Africa Inland Mission and came first to central Kenya in 1908. Ka is homestead in the Kalenjin language. The name thus means Barnett’s home. Kabarnet is the administrative headquarters for Baringo District since 1907 as the British colonial government made it to seat of the local government. It is also one of the largest constituencies in the country. It became Municipality in 1984. It has a coat of arms since 1993.

 Kabarnet Town Climate

The climate here is mild, generally warm and temperate. Kabarnet is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. The average annual temperature is 17.8 °C in Kabarnet. The average annual rainfall is 1237 mm.
Precipitation is the lowest in January, with an average of 34 mm. Most of the precipitation here falls in April, averaging 179 mm.

How to get Kabarnet town

You can get in by public transport. Get a bus from Nairobi to Nakuru and then board a matatu to Kabarnet. However, public transport to and around Kabarnet is infrequent and it is advisable to hire or bring your own car. Driving from Nakuru, take the B4 north-bound towards Marigat. About 95 kilometres from Nakuru you will get a right turn off towards Kabarnet. Drive on through the scenic Tugen Hills for about 38 kilometres and you will get to Kabarnet town.

Kabarnet Museum

The Kabarnet Museum was created in the former residence of the District Commissioner and has in its displays elements from local culture and traditions, as well as information on Lake Baringo and its environment. The gardens surrounding the Kabarnet Museum are so lush that it has become a small botanical park.

Kabarnet Health Facilities

Borrowonin Dispensary

MFL Code: 14269
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kabarnet District Hospital

MFL Code: 14607
Facility Type: District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kabarnet High School Dispensary

MFL Code: 14608
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kapkole Dispensary

MFL Code: 14723
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kaptorokwa Dispensary

MFL Code: 14775
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kaptimbor Dispensary

MFL Code: 14784
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kibingor Dispensary

MFL Code: 14851
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kipsacho Dispensary

MFL Code: 14907
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kisok Dispensary

MFL Code: 14944
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Kituro Health Centre

MFL Code: 14953
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Ngetmoi Dispensary

MFL Code: 15346
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Riwo Dispensary

MFL Code: 15487
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Seretunin Health Centre

MFL Code: 15549
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Sogon Dispensary

MFL Code: 15604
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Talai Dispensary

MFL Code: 15701
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkomoi Dispensary

MFL Code: 17019
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Barnet Memorial Hospital

MFL Code: 17352
Facility Type: Other Hospital
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kabarnet Faith Clinic

MFL Code: 17492
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Practice – Clinical Officer

AIC Ebenezer

MFL Code: 17582
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Christian Health Association of Kenya

Kabarnet Womens’ Clinic

MFL Code: 17595
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Practice – Medical Specialist

Mwafrika Institute of Development

MFL Code: 18279
Facility Type: Training Institution in Health (Stand-alone)
Owner: Non-Governmental Organizations

Moi Teachers College – Baringo

MFL Code: 18363
Facility Type: VCT Centre (Stand-Alone)
Owner: Other Public Institution

Tionybei Medical Clinic

MFL Code: 18746
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kasoiyo Dispensary

MFL Code: 20485
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Orokwo Dispensary

MFL Code: 20487
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Accommodation and Hotels in Kabarnet

Kabarnet Hotel
This is a budget hotel within Kabarnet run by the Kenya Tourist Development Corporation. It is slightly out of the town, about 1.5 kilometres on the Kabarnet – Kabartonjo road. Prices as at April 2007 are KES 1200 for a single and 1800 for a double per night including breakfast.
Sinkoro Hotel
This hotel is privately and is in the town centre. Prices are KES 600 for a single and 1000 for a double per night including breakfast. There is limited parking so if you have your own car, it is advisable not to stay here.
People’s Paradise Restaurant
This hotel is located within the town. There is adequate parking space.

Things to do while in Kabarnet Town

Kerio Valley National Reserve

Category: Things to do while in Kabarnet Town

Kerio Valley National Reserve is one of the most renowned tourist attractions within the greater Rift Valley in Kenya is the Kerio Valley. Kerio Valley in Kenya is located in Iten, approximately 30 kilometers from Eldoret town. Kerio Valley tourist attraction site is between the Tugen Hills in Eldoret and the Elgeyo escarpment in Kenya. Eldoret town in Kenya is approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi city. The Kerio Valley is located at an altitude of at least 1000m above sea level.
For more information please visit: Kerio Valley National Reserve

Kabarnet Museum

Category: Things to do while in Kabarnet Town

Kabarnet Museum opened its doors in 1996 and uses the former residence of the District Commissioner. It is set in lush botanical gardens with labeled trees and shrubs. Its main public galleries feature educational exhibitions on the Rift Valley peoples cultures, environment, indigenous knowledge and science.
For more information please visit: Kabarnet Museum

Education Institution in Kabarnet Town

Being a developing town, Kabarnet town is quite established in terms education as it has several schools with in it. Some of the schools include:
1 Kabarnet High Baringo
2 Kapropita Girls High
3 Pemwai Girls School
4 Ngetmoi Girls Sec
5 Talai Mixed Sec

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