Trans Nzoia County internet and electricity coverage
Trans Nzoia ranks 28th of 47 counties on my composite connectivity score, at 45.4 out of 100. That puts it in the Medium tier.
Open Trans Nzoia on the map30.6% of people in Trans Nzoia use the internet. The national figure on this map is 35%, so the county sits below it, in 21st place nationally. Electricity access is 38.9% against a national 38.7%, which ranks 24th.
Average mobile download speed is 37.7 Mbps, 17th of the 46 counties with an unflagged speed figure. Tower density is 75.5 per 100 km², which ranks 18th.
Trans Nzoia data at a glance
| Measure | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite score | 45.4 / 100 | 28th of 47 | Weighted blend of the four layers below |
| Internet usage | 30.6% | 21st of 47 | KNBS / 2022 KDHS |
| Electricity access | 38.9% | 24th of 47 | 2019 Population and Housing Census |
| Cell towers per 100 km² | 75.5 | 18th of 47 | OpenCelliD, Mar 2026 |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbps | 17th of 46 | Ookla Speedtest Intelligence, Q1 2026 |
Schools
The Giga school location data lists 573 schools in Trans Nzoia: 383 primary, 189 secondary and 1 other.
The ICT Authority DigiSchool dashboard shows 352 of 352 schools with Digital Literacy Programme devices installed (100.0%).
Employment
The census lists a labour force participation rate of 46.7% and an unemployment rate of 9.7% in Trans Nzoia.
Related reading
- Internet use in Kenya by county
- Electricity access by county in Kenya
- Counties with power but little internet
All figures come from the datasets listed on the data and sources page. The composite score formula is explained in how I built the map.