County 38

Vihiga County

Vihiga County is one of Kenya’s 47 counties. Its headquarters is Mbale and it has 5 constituencies. The 2019 census counted 590,013 residents.

Vihiga County at a glance

County code: 38
Headquarters: Mbale
Governor: Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo
Deputy governor: Wilberforce Kitiezo Gwadoya
Population (2019 census): 590,013
Population (2024 projection): 631,045
Area: 3,020.0 km²
Population density: 195 people per km²
Gross County Product: KSh 116,112 million
Constituencies: 5

Constituencies in Vihiga County

Constituency	MP	Wards
Emuhaya	Jeremiah Omboko Milemba (ANC)	3
Hamisi	Charles Gumini Gimose (ANC)	7
Luanda	Dick Maungu Oyugi (DAP-K)	5
Sabatia	Sloya Clement Logova (UDA)	6
Vihiga	Kivai Ernest Ogesi Kagesi (ANC)	4

Sources: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census; Gross County Product 2025), IEBC. Office holders reflect the 2022 general election and may change after by-elections or court rulings.