Kiambu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kiambu County

Kiambu County is headquartered in Kiambu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Gatundu North, Gatundu South, Githunguri, Juja, Kabete, Kiambaa, Kiambu Town, Kikuyu, Limuru, Lari, Ruiru, Thika Town. Its neighbouring counties are Nairobi, Murang'a, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kajiado, Machakos. Kiambu main economic activities are Manufacturing, commerce, ICT, real estate, coffee, tea, dairy, horticulture.

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61   Wards 1126   Primary Schools 12   Constituencies 327   Senior Schools 232   TVET Colleges 7   Universities 271   Clinics 139   Dispensaries 273   Health Centers 29   Hospitals 146   SHGs 108   Tour Guides/Drivers 89   Tour Operators 197   Accomodations 621   Polling Centers 1,275,008   Voters

The brief

About Kiambu County

Kiambu County borders Nairobi, Kajiado, Nakuru, Nyandarua and Murang'a counties. Kiambu Town is the county headquarters while Thika, Ruiru, Limuru and Kikuyu are major urban centres. Fertile highlands, forests and rapidly expanding urban areas characterize the county. The population is predominantly Kikuyu but highly cosmopolitan due to urbanization. The economy is among Kenya's strongest, driven by manufacturing, commerce, real estate, technology, education and agriculture. Coffee, tea, dairy farming, horticulture and poultry remain important. Kiambu preserves Kikuyu traditions while embracing modern urban lifestyles. Historically it was a focal point of Kenya's independence struggle and remains a leading contributor to the country's industrial and economic growth.


Population
2,417,735
Area
2,539 km²
Sub-counties
12
Capital
Kiambu

01 · Learning

Education

Kiambu County

Statistics

Primary schools
1126
Secondary schools
327
TVET Colleges
232
University/Colleges
7

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Camp David Junior Primary School

Thika Municipality · Private · Mixed

Elite M.g Academy Primary School

Kigoro · Private · Mixed

St Mathews Academy Primary School

Chania · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kiambu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
271
Health Centres
273
Dispensaries
139
Hospitals
29

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Dommy Medical Clinic

Limuru, Bibirioni · Limuru

Thika Sasa Centre

Biashara, Township · Thika West

Ham Medical Clinic

Kiaora, Kiaora · Thika West

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu county advertises 300 nursing jobs as health facilities expand - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu MPs put in spot over health sector claims - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu County marks Nurses Week with empowerment forum - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Approved Hospitals In Kiambu Where SHA-Registered Kenyans Can Get Free Outpatient Services - The Kenya Times

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kiambu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
394
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

John Orubai Bichage

Agent · Kenya

Tamagna Roberto (Mambrui House No.234)

Villas · Kilifi

Johana Waigwa Ndere

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
    Explainer: Rights that EAC citizens have in Kenya - Business Daily

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Clearing agents protest new export declaration rule by Kenya taxman - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
    US offers Kenya factories in proposed Sh8trn minerals deal - Business Daily

04 · Development

Development

Kiambu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
146
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Borders And Beyond Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Chebororwo B Women SHG

Women · elgeyo Marakwet

Mary Land Women SHG

Women · Nairobi

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nairobi planning committee suspends development control policy over discrepancies - the-star.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:51:26 GMT
    GIZ Kenya Jobs 2026: 4 New Opportunities in Nairobi Across Migration, Sustainable Livestock and Value Chain Development - Global South Opportunities

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Questionnaire on the Nairobi Consensus on Education for Sustainable Development - UNESCO

    Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Knight Frank: Nairobi areas where new roads could lift property values and investment - People Daily

05 · Politics

Politics

Kiambu County

Statistics

Constituencies
12
Wards
61
Polling Centers
621
Voters
1,275,008

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Githunguchu Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Ngenda · Gatundu South · Kiambu

Kwa-mucheru Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Ndarugu · Gatundu South · Kiambu

Njenga Karume Pri Sch - Polling Center/Station

Cianda · Kiambaa · Kiambu

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:31:19 GMT
    Matiang’i steps up Kiambu engagement as he joins faithful for Sunday worship in Githunguri - People Daily

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:26:19 GMT
    ‘I am knocking’ – Matiang’i asks Kenyans to open their doors for him - People Daily

    Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    United Alternative Government principals sign unity pact ahead of 2027 elections - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu family appeals for government help to repatriate kin's body from Lebanon - Daily Nation