Kericho Town – Kenya

Kericho Town Guide

Kericho Town
Kericho Town is a Kenyan town located to the South West of the Kenya and lies within the highlands west of The Great Rift Valley. Kericho town is the capital of the Kericho County. Kericho is home to the best of Kenyan Tea in Kenya which is world famous for its brightness, attractive color, brisk flavor and of fragrant leaves.

Kericho is home to Kenya’s large tea industry

Tea fields in Kericho, Kenya
Kericho is the home town of the Kipsigis people, who are a part of the Kalenjin people of the Kalenjin tribe. The Kipsigis are rated some of the most hospitable and courteous people in the country.
The Kipsigis just like their Kalenjin counterparts are well known to be good in Athletics. Athletes such as Kipchoge Keino have brought great victory during World Athletic Competitions. The Kipsigis is one of the communities in Kenya that still hold their cultural values dearly.
The favorite meal in the for the Kipsigis people is Maize meal (kimyet) that is enjoyed with vegetables and beef. An almost constant accompaniment is a glass of sour milk locally known as Mursik. Tea is also widely consumed in the county, taken 3 times a day at dawn, midmorning and at 4 o’clock. Tea after the evening meal is also common.

Kericho Town Climate

Kericho’s climate is classified as warm and temperate. Kericho has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. This is true even for the driest month. The climate here is classified as Cfb by the Köppen-Geiger system. The average temperature in Kericho is 18.1 °C. About 1735 mm of precipitation falls annually.
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Kericho Town History

The origin of towns name has not been established. One theory is that it was home to the region’s first public hospital, built by the British at the dawn of the 20th century. Medicine in the local Kipsigis language is referred to as Kerichek. Another theory is that the town was originally home of a medicine man named KipKerich or after a Maasai chief, Ole Kericho who was killed in the 18th Century by the Abagusii.

Kericho Health Facilities

AIC Litein Mission Hospital

MFL Code: 14178
Facility Type: Other Hospital
Owner: Other Faith Based

Ainamoi Health Centre

MFL Code: 14192
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Barotion (AIC) Dispensary

MFL Code: 14234
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Barsiele Dispensary

MFL Code: 14238
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Bethel Faith Dispensary

MFL Code: 14249
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Buchenge Dispensary

MFL Code: 14271
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Butiik Dispensary

MFL Code: 14276
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chebewor Dispensary

MFL Code: 14293
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chebirbei Dspensary

MFL Code: 14296
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Cheborgei Health Centre

MFL Code: 14300
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chelilis Dispensary

MFL Code: 14309
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chemase Dispensary

MFL Code: 14314
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Chemogondany Hospital

MFL Code: 14319
Facility Type: Other Hospital
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Chemoiben Dispensary

MFL Code: 14320
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chemosot Health Centre

MFL Code: 14323
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepcholiet Dispensary

MFL Code: 14333
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepgoiben Dispensary

MFL Code: 14334
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Chepkemel Health Centre (Kericho)

MFL Code: 14338
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepkoton Dispensary

MFL Code: 14347
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepkunyuk Dispensary (Kipkelion)

MFL Code: 14350
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Cheplanget Dispensary

MFL Code: 14353
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepseon Dispensary

MFL Code: 14359
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepseon Medical Clinic

MFL Code: 14361
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Chepsir Dispensary

MFL Code: 14362
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chepterwo Dispensary

MFL Code: 14370
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Cheptuiyet Dispensary

MFL Code: 14375
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Cherara Dispensary

MFL Code: 14381
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Chesinende (Elck) Dispensary

MFL Code: 14382
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Other Faith Based

Civil Servant Dc Headquarter Dispensary

MFL Code: 14393
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Family Health Opition Kenya Clinic (Buret)

MFL Code: 14492
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Fig Tree Clinic

MFL Code: 14496
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Finlay Flowers Dispensary

MFL Code: 14497
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Forttenan Sub District Hospital

MFL Code: 14501
Facility Type: Sub-District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health

Getarwet Dispensary

MFL Code: 14507
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

GK Prisons Dispensary (Kericho)

MFL Code: 14521
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Greenview Hospital

MFL Code: 14538
Facility Type: Other Hospital
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Iraa Dispensary

MFL Code: 14578
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Jamji Dispensary

MFL Code: 14592
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

JFK Engineering Disp

MFL Code: 14596
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

JFK Ii Dispensary

MFL Code: 14597
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kabianga Health Centre

MFL Code: 14613
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kabitungu Dispensary

MFL Code: 14622
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kaboeito Dispensary

MFL Code: 14625
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kaborok Dispensary

MFL Code: 14627
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kabutii-Matiret Dispensary

MFL Code: 14633
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kaisugu Dispensary

MFL Code: 14647
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Company Medical Service

Kaitui Dispensary

MFL Code: 14649
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kakiptui Dispensary

MFL Code: 14653
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kalaacha Dispensary

MFL Code: 14657
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kalyet Clinic (Kipkelion)

MFL Code: 14665
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kamaget Dispensary

MFL Code: 14666
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Kamawoi Dispensary

MFL Code: 14671
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kamwingi Dispensary

MFL Code: 14679
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkatet District Hospital

MFL Code: 14706
Facility Type: District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkeburu Dispensary

MFL Code: 14708
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkiam Dispensary

MFL Code: 14715
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkiam Dispensary

MFL Code: 14715
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkisiara Dispensary

MFL Code: 14718
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkormom Dispensary

MFL Code: 14726
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Kapkoros Dispensary

MFL Code: 14727
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kapkurer Dispensary (Kericho)

MFL Code: 14730
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapkurer Dispensary

MFL Code: 14731
Facility Type: Not in List
Owner: Community

Kaplelartet Dispensary

MFL Code: 14738
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapseger Dispensary

MFL Code: 14755
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapsogut Dispensary

MFL Code: 14764
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapsomboch Dispensary

MFL Code: 14765
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapsorok Dispenasry

MFL Code: 14766
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kapsuser Medical Clinic

MFL Code: 14770
Facility Type: Medical Clinic
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Kaptoboiti Dispensary

MFL Code: 14787
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kasheen Dispenasry

MFL Code: 14808
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Kebeneti (SDA) Health Centre

MFL Code: 14822
Facility Type: Health Centre
Owner: Christian Health Association of Kenya

Kebeneti Dispensary

MFL Code: 14823
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kedowa Dispensary

MFL Code: 14824
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kenegut Dispensary

MFL Code: 14826
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Kenene Dispensary

MFL Code: 14827
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Litein Dispensary

MFL Code: 15039
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Mabasi Dispensary

MFL Code: 15105
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Ministry of Health

Roret Sub-District Hospital

MFL Code: 15498
Facility Type: Sub-District Hospital
Owner: Ministry of Health

Sanga Dispensary

MFL Code: 15528
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Community

Tea Resaerch Dispensary

MFL Code: 15711
Facility Type: Dispensary
Owner: Private Enterprise (Institution)

Places To Visit and Things To Do While in Kericho Town

Attractions in Kericho Town
Kericho Tea Hotel
Hotel Name: Kericho Tea Hotel Category: 3 Star Hotel Country: Kenya City: Western Kenya Location: Lake Victoria
Other Attractions: Among the major tourist attractions are:

Visits to tea factories and vast tea plantations
Bird watching
River walks
Trout fishing
Chagaik Dam and Arboretum

Parks and Gardens in Kericho
Chagaik Botanic Garden
Kericho will give you breath-taking scenes of the vast tea plantations, moreover, if you want some peace and quiet, you must consider spending some time at the arboretum at Chagaik Botanic Garden. Chagaik is located to the right on the Kericho-Nakuru highway, it is about 10 kilometers from Kericho.
Chagaik Botanic Garden is an enclave of tropical jungle formed by lush green grass and a variety of indigenous tree species; surrounded by orderly tea plantations. Furthermore, here you will find a small dam located at the bottom of the valley.
You can rest up or picnic in this shelter of tranquility, it is also a reliable spot for Colombus monkeys, insects and forest birds.
Ruma National Park
Ruma National Park
Ruma National Park (formerly Lambwe Valley National Reserve) is located in Lambwe Valley in South Nyanza, 140 km from Kisumu. It was established in 1966, to protect the small herd roan of antelope and Jackson’s hartebeest. One of the smallest of the antelope family, the Oribi, also can be seen. Predators such as lion and cheetah are present too.
Its main attractions are game-viewing, walking, fishing in the rivers, hiking and bird watching, the fish eagle, white egret and Blue Swallow among other 145 different bird species have been recorded in the Ruma.
Ruma can be reached from Kericho via Kisii, and then through the fishing villages of Homa Bay and Kendu Bay. This park sees few visitors. There is no hotel or lodge accommodation in the park, but there are two campsites.

Night Clubs and Nightlife in Kericho Town

Club Amarula
Mwalimu Bar
Whistles Club

Hotels in Kericho Town

Sunshine Hotel Limited

Sunshine Hotel Limited
Background
Sunshine Hotel is located in the heart of Kericho Town, Kericho County in the Great Rift Valley Province.
It is located approximately 265 Kilometers West of Nairobi (Kenya’s Capital) and is a leading player in the hotel industry in the region.
Established on sound Christian Values, the hotel chain comprises the Panoramic Sunshine Hotel-Upperhill which has an air of timeliness, where elegance and tradition create a haven of calm away from the hustle and bustle of town activity, and
The Sunshine Hotel-Tengecha which has a perfect mix of a relaxed atmosphere and Comfort.
Location
We are located a few meters away from the busy Kisumu-Kericho-Nakuru Highway, opposite Immanuel AGC Church and KCB Bank. SUNSHINE HOTEL UPPERHILL sits overlooking the panoramic lush evergreen Tea plantations which roll out the picturesque Kenya’s largest water tower (The Mau Forest Complex) and the expansive Kericho golf course.
Physical Facilities
The Five (5) storey building serviced by a lift boasts of its centrality for visitors touring the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Victoria and the Western tourist circuit, making it an ideal stopover and holiday destination.
We strive to provide you the best service at all times, courteous staff, friendly service and excellent amenities ensuring that your stay remain memorable

Tea Hotel

Kericho Tea Hotel
Tea was ﬁrst cultivated in the highlands around Kericho in the 1920s. Today more than 110,000 hectares are devoted to tea, producing 215 million kilos of tea per year and bringing in 17—2O% of Kenya’s export revenue. The Tea Hotel started life as the guesthouse for Brooke Bond, in 1952. In the 19705 it was sold to the local community who have run it since as the Tea Hotel.
This charming hotel is made up of standard rooms in a separate wing, superior rooms and suites in the main house and cottages in the garden. All rooms are en—suite, spacious and are decorated in the English country house style, with flowery wallpaper and chintz curtains. The dining room serves a selection of international dishes. The main house also holds a large sitting room with comfortable sofas and log fires, a well stocked bar with adjoining private rooms and a terrace overlooking the grounds.
The 4 conference halls seat between 25 and 200 pax. Weddings and functions can be arranged.
The luxuriant gardens attract a myriad of birds, including the joyful greenbul, the cape wagtail, the black coucal and the barn owl. The tea tour, from picking to factory. should be booked in advance.
It has a four star restaurant, has two swimming pools, a tennis court and have a volley ball pitch and also a luxurious spa.
The hotel is located in a tranquil environment provides the ideal location for seminars, workshops and other corporate functions.
Kericho Tea Hotel has two conference room and a fully-equipped secretarial bureau complete with a cyber cafe.
Contacts
Tel:+254.714 510 824
Email: reservations@teahotel.co.ke
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Taidys Suites Kericho

Taidys Suites Kericho
The lodge’s rooms have an en-suite bathroom, a balcony, a suspending bed mosquito net, a refrigerator and a TV with cable service.
The onsite restaurant serves Kenyan and Continental dishes, and the onsite bar serves variety of drinks. The restaurant serves complimentary breakfast daily and guests can dine outdoor.
Laundry, car hire and business services are rendered onsite at added charges. A meeting and event facility is available for rent. Onsite parking and luggage storage are available. Security guards and surveillance cameras watch the lodge’s premises.
Contacts
Address: It is situated opposite Kericho Hospital
Tel: +254 712 385555/ 0732-053215/ 020-2685300

The Simmass Hotel

Ivys Inn Guest House

Ivys Inn Guest House
Featuring on-site dining, Ivys Inn Guest House is located in Kericho. The property is close to several noted attractions, around 500 m from Destiny Institute Of Professional Studies and around 500 m from Ukwala Supermarket. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the guest house.
The units at Ivys Inn Guest House come with a seating area and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property.
The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area.
Stagematt Kericho Supermarket is 500 m from the accommodation.

Mwananchi Hotel

Mwananchi Hotel
Mwananchi Hotel Kericho is situated off Nakuru-kisumu Highway in Kericho, Kenya. The a restaurant that offers daily specials incorporate seasonal, local ingredients. They offer delicious appertizers to tasty salads, inspired entrees to decadent desserts.
They also have guest rooms at an affordable cost.The rooms features TVs with satellite reception and an en-suite shower.
They also have a large conference room for meetings.
Contacts
Address: P.O Box 820200, Kericho Kenya
Tel: 072455051
Email: info@mwananchihotel.com
On the banks of Kimugu River, Kimugu River Lodge overlooks lush forest and frothing water. Formerly known as Kericho Lodge and Fishing Resort, the lodge makes an ideal place from which to watch the proliﬁc birdlife in the garden.
There are 8 en-suite double rooms and 1 en-suite triple room. Some rooms are wooden and others brick; some have local TV and 1 has a ﬁreplace. The restaurant serves authentic lndian food, including paneer kheema, masala mushrooms, methi and mari chicken, amritsari chicken and mutton jhelum. Local and international dishes are also available. A karoga gazebo, for those who wish to cook for themselves, is in the garden, surrounded by picnic tables and chairs. The bar has a wide selection of soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits.

Kimugu River Lodge

Kimugu River Lodge
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New Dreams Cottage Guest House Kericho

New Dreams Cottage Guest House Kericho
Each room has an en-suite bathroom and a TV with satellite channels.
Complimentary breakfast is served daily. The onsite restaurant serves a variety of local dishes, while the bar serves alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks. Shared kitchen facilities and outdoor dining are available.
Laundry services are available at a surcharge. The premises are guarded by security personnel and on-site parking is available.
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Simba Inn Motel

Simba Inn Motel
Simba Inn Motel is situated along Kericho-Kaplong highway in Kericho. It is ideal for people travelling on short budget.Free WiFi is available on the premises.
The rooms are fitted with wardrobes, TVs with satellite reception and designed with en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold showers.
Complimentary breakfast is served daily. The onsite restaurant serves local meals, while guests order alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar.
Laundry and concierge services are provided on request. The premises are guarded by security personnel and the hotel offers ample parking space.
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Education Institutions in Kericho town

Being a developing town, Kericho town is quite established in terms of education as it has several schools within it. Some of the schools include:

Transport in Kericho town

Kericho has a comparatively good transport network. Road is the main mode of transport to and around the county. There are 3 main highways that lead to Kericho town, the Nakuru-Kericho, the Kisumu-Kericho and the Kericho-Kisii highways. An alternative route to Kericho would be Nakuru-Njoro-Molo-Kericho, this road is in good condition. The Nakuru-Eldoret highway to Kisumu is in an excellent state. The county has direct bus (matatu) links to Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kisii and Bomet towns. Rail transport is available from Kipkelion, Londiani and Fort-Ternan stations, all agricultural hubs within the county. Air transport is also available through chartered light aircraft from Wilson Airport, Nairobi. The county’s main airstrip is Kerenga Aerodrome, 10 km from Kericho town.

Communication and Media in Kericho County

Kericho has a good communication infrastructure. The town is home to one of the only 2 satellite earth stations (the only available international link for Kenya). It is also served by a fibre optic cable. The county is well covered by the fixed line operator Telkom Kenya and the 4 mobile operators Yu, Safaricom, Zain and Orange who offer voice and data services.
The county is served by all major local TV stations. KBC is still widely watched. Others are KTN, K-24, NTV, Citizen TV, Family TV, STV and Sayare. All FM station broadcasting from Nairobi are also available including Capital, Easy, Kiss, Classic, Family, Hope, BBC, Citizen, KBC etc. Local stations include Kass FM, Chamgei FM, KBC Kisumu, Radio Injili 103.7 FM, Sayare TV & Radio. Light and Life 107.3 FM, Sema Radio and The Just FM.

Religion in Kericho County

Kericho residents are mostly Christians. The most widespread church is the Africa Gospel Church which has affiliations with The World Gospel Mission of the USA. The church has the biggest church in the county in the town (Immanuel AGC) and heart centers at Cheptenye, Chepkutung, Keongo, Kipkelion, Londiani, Kabianga and Kaptebeswet.
The other churches present in the county include AIC, Catholic Church, Anglican Church, SDA, Full Gospel and a host of Independent churches.
Kericho is also home to Africa’s largest Gurudwara or Sikh place of worship. It is a monument, dedicated to the memory of “Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho” who was the founder of the international charitable organisation, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha which promotes the spirit and practice of selfless service (“nishkam sewa”) in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. The site has been gazetted by the Government of Kenya as a place of spiritual significance. Kericho also holds the Muslim faith with at least two mosques. There is also a Hindu population.

Famous people from Kericho Town

Paramount chief, Cheborge arap Tengecha was one of the most powerful and the most influential paramount Chiefs in the Kipsigis land from economics, social to political matters. Dr. Taitta Toweett was a prominent politician in the county. A renowned scholar in Linguistics and culture, Dr. Towett was the first Education Minister in independent Kenya. He died in 2007 in a road accident aged over 80, Moses Kiprono arap Keino (born September, 1937 – November 4, 1998) was Speaker of the Parliament of Kenya from 1988 until 1991. Other famous people born in the county include former politicians Prof. Jonathan Ngeno, Kipkalya Kones, Lorna Laboso and David Kimutai Too. Others are Franklin Bett, Kipngeno arap Ngeny, Noah arap Too. Other achievers from the county include Mr. Paul Melly (Standard Group, CMA), Samuel Kirui (Telkom, PS, OPDM), Prof Mibei (VC, Moi University), Wilson Chepkwony (State House), Jeremiah Ruto (Director KARI, TRF), Kipchamba arap Tapotuk who was a famous musician. Joel arap Kimeto who is a renowned gospel musician and also the director of radio Injili 103.7 FM formerly at Chepsir, North of Kericho town.
Kericho is the birthplace of Joginder Singh, Kenya’s famous Rally Driver. Joyce Chepchumba, a successful woman marathoner and an Olympic medalist is also from Kericho. Dr Baldev Singh, National Teacher of the Year for Innovation in Education in the UK in 2004 is Kericho-born.
The famous Chandarana Records are also present in Kericho.

Kericho County Map

Kericho Town- Videos

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