Provinces of Kenya



Before the previous constitution in place until 2013, Kenya was divided into eight provinces (see map). The provinces were subdivided into 46 districts (excluding Nairobi) which were further subdivided into 262 divisions. The divisions were subdivided into 2,427 locations and then 6,612 sublocations. A province was administered by a Provincial Commissioner (PC).

Kenyan local authorities mostly do not follow common boundaries with divisions. They are classified as City, Municipality, Town or County councils.

A third discrete type of classification are constituencies. They are electoral area without administrative functions, and are further subdivided into wards.

Familypedia can use the provinces as if they were states, despite their lack of current function, because public documents refer to them and they are sometimes the only available indication of location within Kenya.

Former Provinces

 * 1) Central
 * 2) Coast
 * 3) Eastern
 * 4) Nairobi
 * 5) North Eastern
 * 6) Nyanza
 * 7) Rift Valley
 * 8) Western