Embu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Embu County

Embu County is headquartered in Embu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Manyatta, Runyenjes, Mbeere North, Mbeere South. Its neighbouring counties are Kirinyaga, Kitui, Tharaka-Nithi, Machakos. Embu main economic activities are Tea, coffee, macadamia, miraa, dairy, horticulture, tourism, trade.

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20   Wards 494   Primary Schools 4   Constituencies 143   Senior Schools 48   TVET Colleges 1   Universities 92   Clinics 80   Dispensaries 242   Health Centers 9   Hospitals 22   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 1   Tour Operators 18   Accomodations 539   Polling Centers 334,302   Voters

The brief

About Embu County

Embu County is located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, bordering Kirinyaga, Kitui, Tharaka-Nithi, Machakos and Murang'a counties. Embu Town is the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, numerous rivers and reliable rainfall support intensive agriculture. The Embu and Mbeere communities form the majority of the population. Coffee, tea, macadamia, bananas, dairy farming, maize, beans and horticulture drive the economy alongside trade and small industries. The county is known for vibrant cultural traditions including music, dances and oral literature. Historically Embu contributed significantly to Kenya's independence movement and remains an important centre for agriculture, education and public administration.


Population
608,599
Area
2,821 km²
Sub-counties
4
Capital
Embu

01 · Learning

Education

Embu County

Statistics

Primary schools
494
Secondary schools
143
TVET Colleges
48
University/Colleges
1

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ikomernie School

Mutuobare · Public · Mixed

Michegethia School

Muminji · Public · Mixed

Sda Mariari Secondary School

Kiambere · Public · Girls

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Embu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
92
Health Centres
242
Dispensaries
80
Hospitals
9

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kamuthatha Clinic

Kithimu, Kithimu · Embu West

Getrude Dispensary

Mbeti North, Itabua · Embu West

Kogari Dispensary

Kamarandi, Kamarandi · Mbeere North

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:13:53 GMT
    Hundreds of residents of semi-arid Makima Ward in Mbeere South Constituency in Embu County have benefited from a free medical camp organised by the Lions Clubs Embu. The camp held on Monday provided a critical relief to residents in the area where a - Facebook

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:45:28 GMT
    Free medical camp offers relief to semi-arid residents of Embu County - Kenya News Agency

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:15:00 GMT
    Embu health experts raise alarm over misuse of emergency contraceptive pills - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT
    Embu County tops in Caesarean births in Kenya - Business Daily

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Embu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
19
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Risper Wanja

Agent · Kenya

Royal Gardens Getaway

Hotels · Nyeri

Grace Wairimu Thumbi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
    Absa exits Kenya insurance after Sh3bn buyout by Mudavadi group - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:45:00 GMT
    Kenya targets industrial boom with Sh2.6tn investment pipeline - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:50:37 GMT
    Kenya Courts Investors to Build Sports Economy Beyond AFCON 2027 - The Kenyan Wallstreet

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:16:20 GMT
    China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

04 · Development

Development

Embu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
22
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Uppernile Sustainable Development (Unsd)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Health Community Organzation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Golden Youth SHG

Youth · Trans-Nzoia

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:03:00 GMT
    Jeremiah Rogito withdraws from Trans Nzoia Senate race - The Star, Kenya

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto champions ‘Usawa Ni Sawa’ as Trans Nzoia gets infrastructure boost - KBC Digital

    Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Billions, political rivals and stalled projects: Ruto’s North Rift offensive - Daily Nation

    Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Samoei Ruto interacts with residents while inspecting the ongoing construction of the Endebess–Matumbei Road in Trans Nzoia County. The project is expected to improve transport, ease the movement of people and goods, and enhance co - Facebook

05 · Politics

Politics

Embu County

Statistics

Constituencies
4
Wards
20
Polling Centers
539
Voters
334,302

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Nduuri Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kagaari North · Runyenjes · Embu

Gatunduri Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mbeti North · Manyatta · Embu

Muganjuki Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kyeni North · Runyenjes · Embu

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:44:41 GMT
    𝗘𝗺𝗯𝘂 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶 has condemned political chaos witnessed during an opposition meeting organised by Democratic Party (DP) Leader Justin Muturi and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) Leader Lenny Kivuti on Saturday. The - Facebook

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:14:18 GMT
    Justin Muturi endorses Lenny Kivuti for Embu governor in 2027 race - People Daily

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    One dead, six cars torched as youth clash with police during DP Kindiki meeting in Embu - Daily Nation

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Catholic Church in Embu differs with political class over Mt. Kenya split - Kenya News Agency