Its capital and largest town is Narok, with the only other major urban centre being Kilgoris.

[citation needed] Along with Kisii County, Narok County has reported cases of female genital mutilation in the country, despite the practice being outlawed in 2001.

[7] The Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mau Forest are located in the county.

[4] The main economic activities in the county include pastoralism, crop farming, tourism and trade among other activities undertaken in small scale.

As of 2018, gold production from mines located in Narok County was at 111 kg (245 lb).