Top 10 highest populated counties in Kenya - 2019 census

10 highest populated counties in Kenya – 2019 census
10
Mombasa
Headquarters – Mombasa city
Population: 1,208,333
Known for:  oldest Kenyan town, sandy beaches, Fort Jesus, Swahili culture,  Indian ocean, Mombasa Port & Mombasa tusks.
9
Kisii
Headquarters – Kisii town
Population: 1,266,860
Known for:  Soap stone carvings, Banana farming, Nyakwana waterfalls, Sameta & Manga hills
8
Machakos
Headquarters – Machakos town
Population: 1,421,932
Known for:  Konza Techno City,  Oldonyo Sabuk National Park, Mt. Kilimambogo, Machakos Peoples Park & Kyamwilu/ Kituluni ‘anti gravity’ hill
7
Kilifi
Headquarters – Kilifi town
Population: 1,453,787
Known for:  Watamu & Malindi beach, Gedi & Mnarani ruins, Swahili culture &  Indian ocean
6
Meru
Headquarters – Meru town
Population: 1,545,714
Known for:  Meru and Mt. Kenya National Parks, Mt. Kenya, Lewa Conservancy, Meru Museum, Ngare Ndare Forest, Kaithandi & Kainuku hills & Njuri Ncheke HQ
5
Bungoma
Headquarters – Bungoma town
Population: 1,670,570
Known for:  Mt. Elgon National Park, Chatembe, Sang’alo & Kabuchai hills, river Nzoia, Sio & Kibisi
4
Kakamega
Headquarters – Kakamega town
Population: 1,867,579
Known for:  Kakamega Forest, Crying stone of Ilesi, sugarcane farming
3
Nakuru
Headquarters – Nakuru city
Population: 2,162,202
Known for:  Flamingos in Lake Nakuru & Elementaita, Mt Longonot, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate, Menengai crater, Hyrax Hill & Geothermal power.
2
Kiambu
Headquarters – Kiambu town
Population: 2,417,735
Known for:  Fourteen Falls, Ondiri swamp, Kereita forest, coffee & tea.
1
Nairobi
Headquarters – Nairobi city
Population: 4,397,073
Known for:  Capital city, Nairobi National park, Nairobi National Museum & KICC