Top 15 Richest Counties In Kenya 2023

It’s impossible to give a full list of the richest counties in Kenya without mentioning Nairobi. Notably, this is the richest county in Kenya in 2023.

Despite having a large population and a revenue of about sh 1.5 billion, Nairobi has a low GDP per capita of $1,790. This is mostly because it’s an urban county with nearly zero agricultural activities.

However, Nairobi continues to collect the highest amount of revenue from sources such as parking fees, advertisements, and business licenses. Nairobi has the highest overall GDP of $3.4 billion.

Nairobi is also Kenya’s largest city with the highest size of the urban population. Nairobi has the highest proportion of youth and over 60% of its population is in the working age group.

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Here are the top 10 richest counties in Kenya based on several factors including average income, cost of living, real estate prices, and economic activity:

1. Nairobi: The capital city of Kenya is the economic hub of the country and home to many international companies and organizations.
2. Mombasa: Kenya’s second-largest city is a major port city and a popular tourist destination.
3. Kisumu: Kisumu is a bustling city on the shores of Lake Victoria and is the third-largest city in Kenya.
4. Nakuru: Nakuru is a major commercial and agricultural center and is home to a number of large companies and industries.
5. Eldoret: Eldoret is a rapidly growing city in western Kenya and is home to a number of universities and large companies.
6. Thika: Thika is a city in central Kenya that is known for its thriving industrial sector and large factories.
7. Machakos: Machakos is a city in central Kenya that is home to a number of large companies and industries.
8. Embu: Embu is a city in central Kenya that is known for its thriving agricultural sector and large coffee plantations.
9. Meru: Meru is a city in central Kenya that is home to a number of universities and large companies.
10. Kisii: Kisii is a city in western Kenya that is known for its thriving agricultural sector and large tea plantations.
11. Nyeri: Nyeri is a city in central Kenya that is known for its thriving tea and coffee industries.
12. Kakamega: Kakamega is a city in western Kenya that is known for its thriving agricultural sector and large sugar plantations.
13. Malindi: Malindi is a city on the coast of Kenya that is known for its thriving tourist industry and beautiful beaches.
14. Mumias: Mumias is a city in western Kenya that is known for its thriving sugar industry and large sugar plantations.
15. Kilifi: Kilifi is a city on the coast of Kenya that is known for its thriving tourist industry and beautiful beaches.

Note: These rankings are based on various sources and can vary. The above information should be taken as a general guide rather than a definitive ranking.