Introduction
Vihiga County, located in western Kenya, holds the distinction of being the smallest of Kenya’s 47 counties by land area. Its administrative headquarters is in Mbale. Due to its small size and large population, it is one of the most densely populated rural counties in the country. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and intensively cultivated small-scale farms.
The county is the ancestral home of theVihiga County, located in western Kenya, holds the distinction of being the smallest of Kenya’s 47 counties by land area. Its administrative headquarters is in Mbale. Due to its small size and large population, it is one of the most densely populated rural counties in the country. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and intensively cultivated small-scale farms.








