Overview
Following the adoption of the 2010 constitution, Kenya was divided into 47 counties to facilitate administration. Each county is classified by its former province. Each county is led by a governor and a deputy governor, who, along with the MCAs, form the county government.
The governor is the county’s chief executive while the deputy governor is the county’s deputy chief executive.
Counties in Kenya Impact of devolution
Kenya’s service delivery to its citizens has improved since the implementation of this new administrative structure. The devolved government system has also resulted in a more equitable distribution of resources across the country.
List of 47 counties their codes , Head quarter’s and Governors
| CODE | COUNTY NAME | HEADQUARTERS | GOVERNOR |
| 001 | Mombasa | Mombasa | Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir |
| 002 | Kwale | Kwale | Fatuma Mohamed Achani |
| 003 | Kilifi | Kilifi | Gideon Mung’aro |
| 004 | Tana River | Hola | Dhadho Godhana |
| 005 | Lamu | Lamu | Issa Timamy |
| 006 | Taita-Taveta | Mwatate | Andrew Mwadime |
| 007 | Garissa | Garissa | Nathif Jama |
| 008 | Wajir | Wajir | Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir |
| 009 | Mandera | Mandera | Mohamed Adan Khalif |
| 010 | Marsabit | Marsabit | Mohamud Ali |
| 011 | Isiolo | Isiolo | Abdi Guyo |
| 012 | Meru | Meru | Kawira Mwangaza |
| 013 | Tharaka Nithi | Kathwana | Onesimus Muthomi Njuki |
| 014 | Embu | Embu | Cecily Mbarire |
| 015 | Kitui | Kitui | Julius Malombe |
| 016 | Machakos | Machakos | Wavinya Ndeti |
| 017 | Makueni | Wote | Mutula Kilonzo Junior |
| 018 | Nyandarua | Olkalau | Dr. Moses Badilisha Kiarie |
| 010 | Nyeri | Nyeri | Patrick Wahome Gakuru |
| 020 | Kirinyaga | Kerugoya | Anne Mumbi Waiguru |
| 021 | Muranga | Muranga | Dr. Irungu Kangata |
| 022 | Kiambu | Kiambu | Dr. Kimani Wamatangi |
| 023 | Turkana | Lodwar | Jeremiah Lomurkai |
| 024 | West Pokot | Kapenguria | Simon Kachapin |
| 025 | Samburu | Maralal | Jonathan Lati Leleliit |
| 026 | Trans-Nzoia | Kitale | George Natembeya |
| 027 | Uasin Gishu | Eldoret | Jonathan Bii aka Koti Moja |
| 028 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Iten | Wesley Rotich |
| 029 | Nandi | Kapsabet | Stephen Sang |
| 030 | Baringo | Kabarnet | Benjamin Cheboi |
| 031 | Laikipia | Rumuruti | Joshua Irungu |
| 032 | Nakuru | Nakuru | Susan Kihika |
| 033 | Narok | Narok | Patrick Ntutu |
| 034 | Kajiado | Kajiado | Joseph Jama Ole Lenku |
| 035 | Kericho | Kericho | Dr Erick Kipkoech Mutai |
| 036 | Bomet | Bomet | Dr. Hillary Barchok |
| 037 | Kakamega | Kakamega | Fernandes Baras |
| 038 | Vihiga | Vihiga | Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo |
| 039 | Bungoma | Bungoma | Ken Lusaka |
| 040 | Busia | Busia | Paul Otuoma |
| 041 | Siaya | Siaya | SC. James Orengo |
| 042 | Kisumu | Kisumu | Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o |
| 043 | Homa Bay | Homa Bay | Gladys Wanga |
| 044 | Migori | Migori | Achilo Ayacko |
| 045 | Kisii | Kisii | Simba Arati |
| 046 | Nyamira | Nyamira | Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo |
| 047 | Nairobi | Nairobi | Johnson Sakaja |