Kericho County, Agricultural administrative region in western Kenya
Kericho County is an administrative region in western Kenya situated on highland terrain beyond the Kenyan Rift Valley. The area features mountainous landscape, with tea plantations shaping much of the land, and it borders six neighboring counties.
The area was established in 2013 when Kenya implemented its decentralized government system and incorporated the former Buret District. This reorganization fundamentally changed the local administrative structure.
The region is home to the Kipsigis people, whose traditions and ways of life remain visible in daily activities and local customs. Religious sites including a major Sikh temple and a significant Catholic cathedral shape the spiritual character of communities here.
The region has several hospitals and hundreds of schools offering primary and secondary education. Visitors should expect challenging road conditions due to the mountainous terrain.
The region experiences the world's highest frequency of hail days, with records showing up to 132 days of hail in a single year. This extreme weather pattern uniquely shapes the climate and farming practices of the area.
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