Nyamira County Government, News, Tenders, Contacts, Website and Map

Nyamira County Overview

Nyamira county borders Homabay County to the north, Kisii County to the west, Bomet County to the south east and Kericho County to the east. The County covers an area of 899km2 and lies between 00 30’ and 0045’ south, 340 45’ and 350 00’ east. Its capital and largest town is Nyamira town.

Administratively the County of Nyamira has 5 districts namely Nyamira, Nyamira North, Borabu, Manga and Masaba North with 13 divisions, 33 locations and 88 sub-locations. Politically, the county has four constituencies namely West Mugirango constituency, North Mugirango constituency, Borabu constituency and Kititu Masaba constituency. There are 20 county assembly wards in the county.

Geography, Climate and Weather of Nyamira County

The topography of the county is mostly hilly. The most predominant features in the county include the Kiabonyoru, Nyabisimba, Nkoora, Kemasare hills and the Manga ridge. The county has two topographic zones which lie between 1,250 m and 2,100 m above the sea level. The lower zones comprise of swampy, wetlands and valley bottoms while the upper zones are dominated by the hills. The high altitude of the region has enabled the growth of tea which is the major cash crop and income earner of the county.

The permanent rivers and streams in Nyamira include Sondu, Eaka, Kijauri, Kemera, Charachani, Gucha , Bisembe, Mogonga, Chirichiro, Ramacha and Egesagane. These rivers and several other streams in the county drain their water into Lake Victoria.

The major types of soil in the county are the red volcanic which are deep, fertile and well-drained accounting for 75 per cent while the remaining 25 per cent are those in the valley bottoms and swampy areas suitable for brick making.

The county has a bimodal pattern of annual rainfall that is well distributed, reliable and adequate for a wide range of crops. Annual rainfall ranges between 1200 mm-2100 mm per annum. The long and short rain season start from December to June and July to November respectively, with no distinct dry spell separating them. The maximum day and minimum night temperatures are normally between 28.7 c and 10.1  c respectively, resulting to an average normal temperature of 19.4 c which is favourable for both agricultural and livestock production.

Education in Nyamira County

The County has 661 ECD, 510 Primary Schools: 247 Secondary Schools, 3 Public University Campuses and 15 Youth Polytechnics.

Economy, Business and Investment Opportunities in Nyamira County

Agriculture is the main economic contributor to Nyamira county. Main cash crops are tea and pyrethrum. Others include sugarcane, bananas maize, dairy and livestock products.

The county experiences experience relatively good weather patterns with rainfall occurring regularly throughout the year. However opportunities exist for development of large-scale irrigation schemes.

Economic Activities in Nyamira County

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of this county. Tea, sugar cane and pyrethrum are the two main cash crops that are grown in the area. Food crops such as maize, beans and bananas are grown for domestic consumption.

Tourist Attractions in Nyamira

Rivers and Waterfalls
Koimachingi Falls, Keera Falls.

Tourist Facilities and Public Grounds (Parks)

Nyamira county

Monetary institutions (banks) available in Nyamira town, and other towns and major trading centres within Nyamira County, petrol stations, police stations and police posts, learning institutions and medical facilities also available in various parts of the county. Beauty shops in Nyamira town and curio shops sell ornaments, artifacts and jewellery to tourists that visit the region.

Accommodation and Hotels

The Guardian Hotel Nyamira, Nyamira Tourist Hotel.

Nyamira County Jobs

Job opportunities for all qualified personnel and those who would wish to work with the County government of Nyamira are posted on the county website.

Jobs in Nyamira County are awarded on a free, fair and transparency manner in the need to fight corruption in the country.

To access these jobs click on the link: Nyamira County Jobs for the latest job opportunities in the county.

Nyamira County Tenders

Tenders in the county of Nyamira are awarded on a free, fair and transparency manner in the need to fight corruption in the country.

To access these tenders in the county click the link: http://www.Nyamira.go.ke/ for the latest tender opportunities in the county.

Constituencies in Nyamira County

The county has four constituencies namely;

1. West Mugirango constituency
2. North Mugirango constituency
3. Borabu constituency
4. Kititu Masaba constituency

Sub-Counties in Nyamira County

The County has five Sub-Counties, namely;

1. Manga
2. Nyamira South
3. Nyamira North
4. Borabu
5. Masaba North

Electral Wards in Nyamira County

Nyamira County has 20 electral wards namely;

1. Bosamaro
2. Township
3. Bogichora
4. Manga
5. Kiabonyoru
6. Gachuba
7. Magwagwa
8. Bomwagamo
9. Ekerenyo
10. Gesima
11. Itibo
12. Rigoma
13. Nyansiongo
14. Nyamaiya
15. Magombo
16. Mekenene
17. Bokeira
18. Esise
19. Kemera
20. Bonyamatuta

Nyamira County Map

Nyamira County Contacts

County Government of Nyamira
Postal Address: P.O Box 434-40500, Nyamira
TEL: 058-6144288.
Website: www.nyamira.go.ke
Email: info@nyamira.go.ke

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