Baringo is one of the largest counties in Kenya covering 11,075 Km2 but with a relatively small population compared to other counties. The County is divided into 7 Sub-Counties; Baringo South, Mogotio, Eldama Ravine, Baringo Central, Baringo North, Tiaty West and Tiaty East. It consists of 30 Electoral Wards and 184 locations distributed as shown in table 1 below. Its headquarters is Kabarnet town which is approximately 140 KM and 295 KM from Nakuru City and the capital city, Nairobi respectively. About 80% of the County is arid and semi-arid.

It is predominantly inhabited by the Tugen, (a Kalenjin sub tribe). Minority ethnic groups comprise the Ilchamus (a Maa speaking community) in the South, Pokot, Endorois, Kikuyus, Turkanas and the Nubians. The population is mainly concentrated in the highlands and urban centers. The arid parts of the larger Tiaty, part of Baringo North, Marigat and Mogotio are sparsely populated.