Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has unveiled the third edition of the County Statistical Abstract, showing the devolved unit’s economy is now valued at Sh350 billion.
The launch coincided
with the marking of African Statistics Day, celebrated annually to highlight
the role of data in shaping development.
Bii said the County Statistical Abstract (CSA), produced in partnership with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, aligns with his Nguzo Kumi agenda by strengthening data-driven planning.
The report provides official
statistics up to 2024 across demographic, economic, environmental, governance
and cross-cutting indicators.
According to the findings, Uasin Gishu’s Gross County Product grew from Sh223 billion in 2019 to Sh349.2 billion in 2023, placing the county eighth nationally.
The service and
agriculture sectors remain key contributors. Population has risen from 1.16
million to 1.28 million, driven partly by Eldoret’s city status and new
projects such as affordable housing.
Bii said the youth population had expanded significantly, reinforcing the need for investment in skills and jobs.
He highlighted the soon-to-be-launched Fanikisha Vijana programme and the Sh165 million Fanikisha Hustle fund.
ECDE enrolment has risen to 52,685, aided by the
milk programme, while the confirmation of 1,466 ECDE teachers has boosted early
learning. TVET enrolment has also grown as the county modernises vocational
centres.
In health, public facilities have increased to 146 and medical staff to 1,291. The Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital has recorded 4,462 deliveries since June 2024.
Agriculture has seen
strong gains, with milk production nearly doubling and maize yields rising
under the fertiliser subsidy programme.
Own-source revenue has increased to more than Sh1.3 billion, while the boda boda sector continues to expand, supported by reduced fees.
Piped water connections have grown, and the Uasin
Gishu Service Centre has helped the county earn national recognition for
business friendliness, with licensed businesses rising sharply.
Bii said ongoing business mapping had identified more than 47,000 active enterprises, signalling the need to broaden registration.
Public lighting has also expanded, supporting a 24-hour
economy. He reaffirmed continued collaboration with KNBS to strengthen data
systems and uphold transparent planning.
