Marsabit County

Marsabit County is an administrative county in northern Kenya combining mountains, plateaus, and desert terrain across different elevations and climate zones. The region divides into four sub-counties: Saku, North Horr, Laisamis, and Moyale.

The region emerged as a crossroads where trade routes between Ethiopia and Kenya connected pastoral communities for centuries. This position shaped how the area developed economically and socially.

The area is home to Borana, Rendille, and Samburu people, each maintaining distinct dress codes and celebration styles that shape daily life. These differences are visible in how communities gather and trade at local markets.

Temperatures vary between roughly 15 and 26 degrees Celsius depending on elevation and season. Visitors should prepare for changing conditions and pay attention to local weather patterns.

Mount Marsabit rises from desert surroundings with thick forest cover, creating an isolated green island. This forested peak holds wildlife found nowhere else in the dry landscape around it.

Capital city: Marsabit

Website: https://marsabit.go.ke

GPS coordinates: 2.31667,37.96667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08