A total of twenty six NGOs operate in the county. These NGOs provide services to county’s populace across all the sectors. Major NGOs include, Ripples international and AMREF among others. These organisations have been in the fore front in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Female genital mutilation, poverty, child abuse among other issues affecting the society.

Self help women and youth groups

The county has a total of 1,841 women groups. This number is growing exponentially as new groups are registered daily. Majority of the groups come together to manage community resources like water points and improving the welfare of the members through merry go rounds. The number of registered youth groups is approximately 1,200. The introduction of Youth Enterprise Development Fund has led to more youth groups to being registered.