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Kilifi County

January 01, 1970

Not to be confused with Kilifi.

Kilifi County was formed in 2010 as a result of a merger of Kilifi District and Malindi District, Kenya. Its capital is Kilifi and its largest town is Malindi. Kilifi county is one of the five counties[1] that make up the Kenyan Coast.[2] The county has a population of 1,453,787 people following the 2019 census which covers an area of 12,245.90 km2 (4,728.17 sq mi).[3][4]

Kilifi County
County
An African pied wagtail in Kilifi, Kenya
Flag
Coat of arms
Location in Kenya
CountryKenya
Formed4 March 2013
CapitalKilifi
Government
 • GovernorGideon Mung'aro
Area
 • Total12,245.9 km2 (4,728.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total1,453,787
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Websitewww.kilifi.go.ke

The county is located north and northeast of Mombasa. Kilifi has fewer tourists than Mombasa County, however there is some tourism in Kikambala, Watamu, Malindi and Kilifi. The county is known for the Ruins of Gedi, which includes mosques[5] and tombs[6] dating from the 11th to the 17th century.

Tourism edit

Tourism and fishing in Kilifi County are the major economic activities due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean. The major tourist attractions in Kilifi County are the Ruins of Gedi,[7] Watamu Marine National Park,[8] the Malindi Museum,[9] the Rabai Museum,[10] Matungu Beach, and the Kaya forest.[11] It also contains the Mnarani ruins that date back to between the 14th and 17th century.[12]

Economy edit

The county has a strong industrial sector with the Mabati Rolling Mill and the Athi River Cement Factory contributing heavily to the region's economy in employment provision and income generation.[13]

Agriculture edit

Opportunities exist in agriculture, particularly dairy and crop farming thanks to fertile soil and good weather. The county had a successful cashew nut milling industry.[14] Maize and cassava are the main subsistence crops and the main cash crops grown in the county include coconuts, cashew nuts, sisal, citrus fruits, mangoes and pineapples .

Demographics edit

Kilifi county has a total population of 1,453,787, of which 704,089 are males, 749,673 are females and 25 are intersex persons. There are 298,472 households, with 4.4 persons per household on average, and a population density of 116 people per square kilometre.[15][16] The major communities living in Kilifi County include Mijikenda,[17] Swahili,[18] Bajuni,[19] Indians, Arabs and Europeans.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1979 430,986—    
1989 591,903+37.3%
1999 825,855+39.5%
2009 1,109,735+34.4%
2019 1,453,787+31.0%
source:[20]

Religion edit

  Christian (68%)
  Muslim (18%)
  Other Religions (4%)
  Atheist (10%)

Religion in Kilifi County[21]

Kilifi County has a Christian majority, with 68% of residents professing Christianity. 18% of residents are Muslim and 10% are atheist.

Administrative divisions edit

Kilifi county has 7 sub-counties and 35 county assembly wards.[22]

Constituencies edit

The county has 7 Constituencies:[23]

Constituency Population

(2009 census)

Area (km2) Number of wards Wards
Kilifi North 207,587 405 7 Tezo, Sokoni, Kibarani, Dabaso, Matsangoni, Watamu, Mnarani
Kilifi South 171,607 401 5 Junju, Mwarakaya, Shimo la Tewa, Chasimba, Mtepeni
Kaloleni 139,302 651 4 Mariakani, Kayafungo, Kaloleni, Mwana Mwinga
Rabai 113,622 241 4 Mwawesa, Ruruma, Kambe-Ribe, Rabai/Kisurutuni
Ganze 137,664 2,942 4 Ganze, Bamba, Jaribuni, Sokoke
Malindi 162,712 627 5 Jilore, Kakuyuni, Ganda, Malindi Town, Shella
Magarini 177,241 6,979 6 Maarafa, Magarini, Gongoni, Adu, Garashi, Sabaki
Total 1,109,735 12,245.90 35

Bahari Constituency, which was formed in 1988, was disbanded in 2013 and superseded by two new constituencies, Kilifi North Constituency and Kilifi South Constituency.

Politics edit

Gideon Mung'aro is the current governor of Kilifi County, having served since August 2022.[24]Stewart Madzayo has represented Kilifi County in the Senate since 2017.[25][26] Gertrude Mbeyu Mwanyanje is the woman representative elected in 2017.[27]

County Executive Committee
Number
The Governor 1
The Deputy Governor 1
The County Secretary 1
The CEC Members 10
Total 13

Source[28]

Education edit

Kilifi County has 1071 ECD centres, 757 primary schools, 178 secondary schools, 13 youth polytechnics, and 280 adult education centres.[29]

Educational institutions in Kilifi County, 2014[30]
Category Public Private Total Enrolment
ECD Centres 602 469 1071 104,362
Primary schools 526 231 757 310,007
Secondary schools 132 46 178 47,010
Youth Polytechnics 13 0 13
Adult Education Centres 280 0 280

Health edit

There are a total of 235 health facilities in the county with one county referral hospital.[31]

Health Facilities by Ownership[32]
Government *FBO Private NGO TOTAL
Hospitals 5 2 10 0 17
Health centres 13 0 1 3 17
Dispensaries 70 11 2 4 87
Clinics 1 0 109 4 113

Transport and Communication edit

The county is covered by a network of 3,678.6 km of roads. Of this, 2,230.9 km is surfaced by earth, 1,091.5 km is surfaced by murram and 356.2 km is covered by bitumen.[31]

The county's main highways are Mombasa Malindi highway and Kaloleni Mavueni.

There are 7 post offices, with 6,800 installed letter boxes, 6,120 rented letter boxes and 680 vacant letter boxes.[33]

Image gallery edit

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    Diani Beach sunrise
  •  
    Watamu Beach
  •  
    Sun rises over the Indian Ocean at Malindi

Villages and settlements edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Counties of Kenya | Mappr". mappr.co. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  2. ^ Campbell, Paul. "Kenyan Coast | Indian Ocean | Beach Holidays | Diani | Lamu | Mombasa". travelbutlers.com. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  3. ^ Government, Kilifi County. "Position and Size". Kilifi County Government. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ "2019 Kenya Population and House Census: Distribution of by Administrative Units. Volume 2" (PDF). Africa Check. 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. ^ "The Mosque in Islam | All About Turkey". allaboutturkey.com. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  6. ^ Mark, Joshua J. "Tomb". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Ruins of Gedi". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  8. ^ "About W.M.A. – Watamu Marine Association". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Malindi Museum: Malindi Museum Kenya 2020 guide". Bwindi Forest National Park. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Rabai Museum". UpKenya. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Kaya Forests – Kenya". Sacred Land. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  12. ^ Kilifi County 20 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ MRM (4 May 2020). "MABATI ROLLING MILLS (MRM) DONATES FOOD STUFFS TO FAMILIES IN KILIFI COUNTY". MABATI ROLLING MILLS LIMITED. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. ^ Government, Kilifi County. "AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES". Kilifi County Government. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  15. ^ Munene, Evans (4 November 2019). "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Results". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. ^ 2019 Kenya Population and House Census: Volume 1 – Population by County and Sub-county. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. 2019. pp. 17, 19, 20, 22, 31, 40. ISBN 9789966102096.
  17. ^ "Details of the Mijikenda Tribe and People and their Culture in Kenya". Go Visit Kenya. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Swahili (Language) – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  19. ^ "The Bajuni People". Journey Kenya. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  20. ^ KENYA: Administrative Division population statistics
  21. ^ "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV: Distribution of Population by Socio-Economic Characteristics" (PDF). Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  22. ^ "The Report of the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC): Delimitation of Constituencies and Recommendations on Local Authority Electoral Units and Administrative Boundaries for Districts and Other Units" (PDF). IEBC. 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  23. ^ Kilifi County
  24. ^ . cog.go.ke. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  25. ^ "Members of the Senate | The Kenyan Parliament Website". parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  26. ^ "Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo". Mzalendo. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  27. ^ "Gertrude Mbeyu Mwanyanje". Mzalendo. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  28. ^ "179. County executive committees – Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC)". klrc.go.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  29. ^ "Ministry of Education". education.go.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  30. ^ "Publications". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  31. ^ a b "Kilifi County Statistical Abstract 2015". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  32. ^ Government, Kilifi County. "Health Services Kilifi County". Kilifi County Government. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  33. ^ County Statistical Abstract Kilifi County 2015. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. 2015. p. 38.

External links edit

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Not to be confused with Kilifi Kilifi County was formed in 2010 as a result of a merger of Kilifi District and Malindi District Kenya Its capital is Kilifi and its largest town is Malindi Kilifi county is one of the five counties 1 that make up the Kenyan Coast 2 The county has a population of 1 453 787 people following the 2019 census which covers an area of 12 245 90 km2 4 728 17 sq mi 3 4 Kilifi CountyCountyAn African pied wagtail in Kilifi KenyaFlagCoat of armsLocation in KenyaCountryKenyaFormed4 March 2013CapitalKilifiGovernment GovernorGideon Mung aroArea Total12 245 9 km2 4 728 2 sq mi Population 2019 Total1 453 787 Density120 km2 310 sq mi Time zoneUTC 3 EAT Websitewww wbr kilifi wbr go wbr ke The county is located north and northeast of Mombasa Kilifi has fewer tourists than Mombasa County however there is some tourism in Kikambala Watamu Malindi and Kilifi The county is known for the Ruins of Gedi which includes mosques 5 and tombs 6 dating from the 11th to the 17th century Contents 1 Tourism 2 Economy 3 Agriculture 4 Demographics 4 1 Religion 5 Administrative divisions 5 1 Constituencies 6 Politics 7 Education 8 Health 9 Transport and Communication 10 Image gallery 11 Villages and settlements 12 See also 13 References 14 External linksTourism editTourism and fishing in Kilifi County are the major economic activities due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean The major tourist attractions in Kilifi County are the Ruins of Gedi 7 Watamu Marine National Park 8 the Malindi Museum 9 the Rabai Museum 10 Matungu Beach and the Kaya forest 11 It also contains the Mnarani ruins that date back to between the 14th and 17th century 12 Economy editThe county has a strong industrial sector with the Mabati Rolling Mill and the Athi River Cement Factory contributing heavily to the region s economy in employment provision and income generation 13 Agriculture editOpportunities exist in agriculture particularly dairy and crop farming thanks to fertile soil and good weather The county had a successful cashew nut milling industry 14 Maize and cassava are the main subsistence crops and the main cash crops grown in the county include coconuts cashew nuts sisal citrus fruits mangoes and pineapples Demographics editKilifi county has a total population of 1 453 787 of which 704 089 are males 749 673 are females and 25 are intersex persons There are 298 472 households with 4 4 persons per household on average and a population density of 116 people per square kilometre 15 16 The major communities living in Kilifi County include Mijikenda 17 Swahili 18 Bajuni 19 Indians Arabs and Europeans Historical populationYearPop 1979430 986 1989591 903 37 3 1999825 855 39 5 20091 109 735 34 4 20191 453 787 31 0 source 20 Religion edit Christian 68 Muslim 18 Other Religions 4 Atheist 10 Religion in Kilifi County 21 Kilifi County has a Christian majority with 68 of residents professing Christianity 18 of residents are Muslim and 10 are atheist Administrative divisions editKilifi county has 7 sub counties and 35 county assembly wards 22 Constituencies edit The county has 7 Constituencies 23 Constituency Population 2009 census Area km2 Number of wards Wards Kilifi North 207 587 405 7 Tezo Sokoni Kibarani Dabaso Matsangoni Watamu Mnarani Kilifi South 171 607 401 5 Junju Mwarakaya Shimo la Tewa Chasimba Mtepeni Kaloleni 139 302 651 4 Mariakani Kayafungo Kaloleni Mwana Mwinga Rabai 113 622 241 4 Mwawesa Ruruma Kambe Ribe Rabai Kisurutuni Ganze 137 664 2 942 4 Ganze Bamba Jaribuni Sokoke Malindi 162 712 627 5 Jilore Kakuyuni Ganda Malindi Town Shella Magarini 177 241 6 979 6 Maarafa Magarini Gongoni Adu Garashi Sabaki Total 1 109 735 12 245 90 35 Bahari Constituency which was formed in 1988 was disbanded in 2013 and superseded by two new constituencies Kilifi North Constituency and Kilifi South Constituency Politics editGideon Mung aro is the current governor of Kilifi County having served since August 2022 24 Stewart Madzayo has represented Kilifi County in the Senate since 2017 25 26 Gertrude Mbeyu Mwanyanje is the woman representative elected in 2017 27 County Executive Committee Number The Governor 1 The Deputy Governor 1 The County Secretary 1 The CEC Members 10 Total 13 Source 28 Education editKilifi County has 1071 ECD centres 757 primary schools 178 secondary schools 13 youth polytechnics and 280 adult education centres 29 Educational institutions in Kilifi County 2014 30 Category Public Private Total Enrolment ECD Centres 602 469 1071 104 362 Primary schools 526 231 757 310 007 Secondary schools 132 46 178 47 010 Youth Polytechnics 13 0 13 Adult Education Centres 280 0 280Health editThere are a total of 235 health facilities in the county with one county referral hospital 31 Health Facilities by Ownership 32 Government FBO Private NGO TOTAL Hospitals 5 2 10 0 17 Health centres 13 0 1 3 17 Dispensaries 70 11 2 4 87 Clinics 1 0 109 4 113Transport and Communication editThe county is covered by a network of 3 678 6 km of roads Of this 2 230 9 km is surfaced by earth 1 091 5 km is surfaced by murram and 356 2 km is covered by bitumen 31 The county s main highways are Mombasa Malindi highway and Kaloleni Mavueni There are 7 post offices with 6 800 installed letter boxes 6 120 rented letter boxes and 680 vacant letter boxes 33 Image gallery edit nbsp Diani Beach sunrise nbsp Watamu Beach nbsp Sun rises over the Indian Ocean at MalindiVillages and settlements editBanda Ra Salama Bibitoli Bukatwavi Bara Hoyo Belewa Buji Albati Chakama Chonyi Chonye Dakacha Dakawachu Dindiri Dulukiza Dzitsuhe Fundi Isa Jarabuni Luswani Malindi Ushingo Vipingo Waresa Watamu Ganda Kwaupanga Girigi Pendukiani Mere Mshongoleni Mikomani Kararacha Matsanjeni Bora upanga Roka Maweni Kavure ngopo Bundacho Fimboni SwereSee also editMombasa County Kwale County Tana River County Lamu County Taita Taveta CountyReferences edit Counties of Kenya Mappr mappr co 23 January 2021 Retrieved 17 October 2022 Campbell Paul Kenyan Coast Indian Ocean Beach Holidays Diani Lamu Mombasa travelbutlers com Retrieved 17 October 2022 Government Kilifi County Position and Size Kilifi County Government Retrieved 29 May 2020 2019 Kenya Population and House Census Distribution of by Administrative Units Volume 2 PDF Africa Check 2019 Retrieved 29 May 2020 The Mosque in Islam All About Turkey allaboutturkey com Retrieved 17 October 2022 Mark Joshua J Tomb World History Encyclopedia Retrieved 17 October 2022 Ruins of Gedi Retrieved 15 October 2022 About W M A Watamu Marine Association Retrieved 15 October 2022 Malindi Museum Malindi Museum Kenya 2020 guide Bwindi Forest National Park Retrieved 15 October 2022 Rabai Museum UpKenya Retrieved 15 October 2022 Kaya Forests Kenya Sacred Land Retrieved 15 October 2022 Kilifi County Archived 20 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine MRM 4 May 2020 MABATI ROLLING MILLS MRM DONATES FOOD STUFFS TO FAMILIES IN KILIFI COUNTY MABATI ROLLING MILLS LIMITED Retrieved 29 May 2020 Government Kilifi County AGRICULTURE LIVESTOCK amp FISHERIES Kilifi County Government Retrieved 29 May 2020 Munene Evans 4 November 2019 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Results Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 29 May 2020 2019 Kenya Population and House Census Volume 1 Population by County and Sub county Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2019 pp 17 19 20 22 31 40 ISBN 9789966102096 Details of the Mijikenda Tribe and People and their Culture in Kenya Go Visit Kenya Retrieved 17 October 2022 Swahili Language an overview ScienceDirect Topics sciencedirect com Retrieved 17 October 2022 The Bajuni People Journey Kenya 30 December 2013 Retrieved 17 October 2022 KENYA Administrative Division population statistics 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV Distribution of Population by Socio Economic Characteristics PDF Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 2 May 2021 The Report of the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission IIBRC Delimitation of Constituencies and Recommendations on Local Authority Electoral Units and Administrative Boundaries for Districts and Other Units PDF IEBC 2010 Retrieved 29 May 2020 Kilifi County Governors amp Deputy Governors cog go ke Archived from the original on 27 July 2020 Retrieved 29 May 2020 Members of the Senate The Kenyan Parliament Website parliament go ke Retrieved 29 May 2020 Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo Mzalendo Retrieved 29 May 2020 Gertrude Mbeyu Mwanyanje Mzalendo Retrieved 29 May 2020 179 County executive committees Kenya Law Reform Commission KLRC klrc go ke Retrieved 29 May 2020 Ministry of Education education go ke Retrieved 29 May 2020 Publications Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 29 May 2020 a b Kilifi County Statistical Abstract 2015 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 29 May 2020 Government Kilifi County Health Services Kilifi County Kilifi County Government Retrieved 29 May 2020 County Statistical Abstract Kilifi County 2015 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2015 p 38 External links editDistricts of Kenya CIA World Fact Book on Kenya http www mambolook com kilifi 3 40 00 S 39 45 00 E 3 66667 S 39 75 E 3 66667 39 75 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kilifi County amp oldid 1215281631, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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