Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB): Counties, Economy, Opportunities & Regional Growth
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) is a partnership of 14 counties working together to transform Western Kenya socially and economically, empowering more than 14 million residents across the region.
What Is the Lake Region Economic Bloc?
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) is an economic development organization serving the 14 counties of Western Kenya, Nyanza, and parts of the Rift Valley. We work to accelerate regional development through agriculture, blue economy initiatives, tourism, trade, innovation, and large-scale investment partnerships.
Learn more about Kenya’s wider economic blocs here: Regional Economic Blocs in Kenya
The 14 LREB Counties
Below is the official and complete list of the 14 member counties of the Lake Region Economic Bloc — not including Nairobi, Eldoret, or Nakuru (these areas are partners but not members of the bloc).
1. Kakamega County
Headquarters: Kakamega
Governor: Fernandes Barasa
Main Economic Activities: Sugarcane, dairy, maize, gold mining
Investment Opportunities: Agribusiness, eco-tourism, real estate, dairy value addition
2. Bungoma County
Headquarters: Bungoma
Governor: Kenneth Lusaka
Main Economic Activities: Sugarcane, dairy, horticulture
Investment Opportunities: Logistics, commercial farming, hospitality
3. Busia County
Headquarters: Busia Town
Governor: Paul Otuoma
Main Economic Activities: Fishing, horticulture, cross-border trade
Investment Opportunities: Export processing, fish cold-chain, fresh produce logistics
📸 Credit: Lake Region Economic Bloc Facebook Page
4. Vihiga County
Headquarters: Mbale
Governor: Dr. Wilber Ottichilo
Main Economic Activities: Tea, bananas, dairy
Investment Opportunities: Tea processing, agritourism, education institutions
5. Kisumu County
Headquarters: Kisumu City
Governor: Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o
Main Economic Activities: Blue economy, hospitality, manufacturing
Investment Opportunities: Lake transport, industrial parks, conferencing
6. Homa Bay County
Main Activities: Fishing, horticulture, cattle farming
Investment: Fish processing, export horticulture, lake tourism
7. Migori County
Main Activities: Sugarcane, gold mining, fishing
Investment: Mining, sugar value addition, agribusiness
8. Kisii County
Main Activities: Tea, bananas, soapstone carving
Investment: Export crafts, agribusiness parks, tea factories
9. Nyamira County
Main Activities: Tea, dairy, bananas
Investment: Dairy hubs, tea processing
10. Siaya County
Main Activities: Rice, cotton, fishing
Investment: Cotton revival, rice milling, fisheries
11. Kericho County
Main Activities: Tea, tourism
Investment: Specialty teas, eco-tourism
12. Bomet County
Main Activities: Tea, dairy, potatoes
Investment: Cold storage, dairy processing
13. Nandi County
Main Activities: Tea, dairy, sports tourism
Investment: High-altitude centers, tea export processing
14. Trans Nzoia County
Main Activities: Maize (Kenya’s Food Basket)
Investment: Maize milling, warehousing, mechanized farming
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LREB?
The Lake Region Economic Bloc is an alliance of 14 counties working together to drive regional development and investment.
Which counties are part of LREB?
Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya, Kericho, Bomet, Nandi, Trans Nzoia.
Do you operate outside LREB counties?
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