Mission: To Transform Livelihoods through Equitable and Sustainable Utilization of Resources
County Overview
West Pokot County, whose Headquarters is Kapenguria, is mainly inhabited by Pokot community and minority community of Sengwer. The County is known for its rich cultural
heritage. Agriculture and livestock sector is the backbone of the county’s economy with more than 80% of the population engaging in farming and related activities. The County is a
member of the North Rift Economic Block .Other member Counties to this trading bloc are; Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Turkana, Trans Nzoia and Samburu
Counties. The County is also a member of the Frontier Counties Development Council. The Council promotes cooperation, coordination and information sharing among member
Counties with a view of enhancing socioeconomic development and promoting peaceful coexistence. Other member counties to the council are; Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River, Turkana, Lamu, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo Counties.
Position and Size
West Pokot County is one of the 14 Counties in the Rift Valley region. It is situated in the North Rift along Kenya’s Western boundary with Uganda border. It borders Turkana County to the North and North East, Trans Nzoia County to the South, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Baringo County to the South East and East respectively. The County lies within Longitudes
34° 47’and 35° 49’ East and Latitude 1° and 2° North and covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 km2.
