Springs in Kenya map & data
There are 1,172 springs mapped in Kenya, spread over 29 regions. The most are in Busia (762), Narok (203) and Kajiado (59) - Busia alone holds 65% of them. 12% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Nadoenkare spring, Enchorro emaina and Enchorro emorijoi.
Springs by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Busia | 762 | 65% |
| Narok | 203 | 17% |
| Kajiado | 59 | 5.0% |
| Isiolo | 22 | 1.9% |
| Kiambu | 16 | 1.4% |
| Kakamega | 11 | 0.9% |
| Makueni | 11 | 0.9% |
| Baringo | 10 | 0.9% |
| Marsabit | 9 | 0.8% |
| West Pokot | 9 | 0.8% |
| Nakuru | 8 | 0.7% |
| Kisumu | 8 | 0.7% |
| Siaya | 7 | 0.6% |
| Turkana | 6 | 0.5% |
| Bungoma | 5 | 0.4% |
| Meru | 5 | 0.4% |
| Bomet | 3 | 0.3% |
| Kisii | 3 | 0.3% |
| Trans Nzoia | 2 | 0.2% |
| Kitui | 2 | 0.2% |
| Nyamira | 2 | 0.2% |
| Taita Taveta | 2 | 0.2% |
| Elgeyo-Marakwet | 1 | 0.1% |
| Garissa | 1 | 0.1% |
| Laikipia | 1 | 0.1% |
| Nyandarua | 1 | 0.1% |
| Nyeri | 1 | 0.1% |
| Migori | 1 | 0.1% |
| Kwale | 1 | 0.1% |
Notable springs in Kenya
- Nadoenkare springNarok · 2395.5 m · spring
- Enchorro emainaNarok · 2385.6 m · spring
- Enchorro emorijoiNarok · 2384.5 m · spring
- Lerankiri springNarok · 2375.8 m · spring
- KapgilbatNarok · 2341.542 m · spring
- KapjeryotNarok · 2338.294 m · spring
- KapsugutaNarok · 2336.341 m · spring
- KapjoshuaNarok · 2313.258 m · spring
- Chepkirib springNarok · 2220.540771 m · spring
- Sachangwan springNarok · 2211.084229 m · spring
- Kapkosobo cheptuiyet springNarok · 2209.643311 m · spring
- Perea B springNarok · 2205.892334 m · spring
- SongeaNarok · 2194.694 m · spring
- Perea BNarok · 2193.96582 m · spring
- Kiptenden springNarok · 2121.4 m · spring
- AtebwoNarok · 2103.427979 m · spring
- Cheptuiyet springNarok · 2098.727539 m · spring
- NeboestaNarok · 2098.492 m · spring
- Loosagam springNarok · 2095.865234 m · spring
- Ntarakwa water springNarok · 2087.2 m · spring
- mogoiywet springNarok · 2074.056807 m · spring
- NderenNarok · 2056.4 m · spring
- Kaplegigonya kaproretNarok · 2055.5 m · spring
- Mashambani springNarok · 2055.0 m · spring
- Kapcheptirge (kapnaeni)Narok · 2050.8 m · spring
- Karap koti OLDEPESINarok · 2047.9 m · spring
- KapsakeiNarok · 2034.9 m · spring
- KapkirinyetNarok · 2027.2 m · spring
- Kapkerendei chomborutoNarok · 2018.2 m · spring
- Basiriat OLDEPESINarok · 2013.8 m · spring
- Kapchelal oldepesiNarok · 2011.8 m · spring
- Kapkiptech oinet chomborutoNarok · 1993.9 m · spring
- Bot injilinaNarok · 1993.0 m · spring
- KapkampalaNarok · 1989.6 m · spring
- Koita streamNarok · 1970.798 m · spring
- Burgo(emitiot)Narok · 1966.686734 m · spring
- KaplianaNarok · 1958.180176 m · spring
- Enchorro oloodoNarok · 1949.2 m · spring
- Chepkirib kutoNarok · 1935.8 m · spring
- Kapcheldi tuyotichNarok · 1934.925537 m · spring
What's in this layer
Every spring in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Natural springs and hot springs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many springs are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 1,172 springs in Kenya, the most of them in Busia. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each spring?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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