Bomet County, County in Rift Valley, Kenya
Bomet County encompasses five administrative regions with rolling hills, agricultural lands, and rivers such as Nyangores and Chepalungu across 1,630 square kilometers.
The county emerged during Kenya's governmental devolution process and received its official establishment on March 4, 2013, marking a new era of local administration.
The Kalenjin people form the main ethnic group in Bomet County, maintaining their agricultural traditions and organizing regular community festivals throughout the year.
Bomet County operates numerous educational facilities, including Bomet University College, while implementing infrastructure projects to improve access to water and electricity.
The county sits at an elevation of 1,962 meters above sea level, creating specific agricultural conditions for tea and maize production across its territory.
Location: Kenya
Inception: March 4, 2013
Capital city: Bomet
Elevation above the sea: 1,962 m
Website: http://bomet.go.ke
GPS coordinates: -0.77967,35.33719
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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