West Pokot County

West Pokot County extends across northwestern Kenya, featuring hills, valleys, and rivers that shape its varied geographical landscape stretching over several thousand square kilometers.

The region transformed into an official county on March 4, 2013, following Kenya's constitutional reforms that established 47 administrative divisions across the nation.

The Pokot people maintain their traditions through livestock herding practices, agricultural celebrations, and regular community gatherings featuring traditional music and dance performances.

The county government focuses on improving road networks and transportation systems to connect remote settlements with Kapenguria, the administrative center of the region.

Multiple rivers flow through the territory, creating fertile valleys where farmers cultivate crops at different altitudes, adapting their methods to varied climate zones.

Location: Rift Valley Province

Inception: March 4, 2013

Capital city: Kapenguria

Website: http://westpokot.go.ke

GPS coordinates: 1.23333,35.11670

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:34