Nairobi County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Nairobi County

Nairobi County is headquartered in Nairobi, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Embakasi Central, Embakasi East, Embakasi North, Embakasi South, Embakasi West, Kamukunji, Kasarani, Kibra, Lang'ata, Makadara, Mathare, Roysambu, Ruaraka, Starehe, Westlands. Its neighbouring counties are Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado. Nairobi main economic activities are Finance, ICT, manufacturing, commerce, transport, real estate.

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85   Wards 1231   Primary Schools 17   Constituencies 337   Senior Schools 567   TVET Colleges 21   Universities 463   Clinics 178   Dispensaries 366   Health Centers 44   Hospitals 362   SHGs 2214   Tour Guides/Drivers 2170   Tour Operators 1342   Accomodations 405   Polling Centers 2,415,310   Voters

The brief

About Nairobi County

Nairobi City County is Kenya's capital and largest urban county, bordering Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. Nairobi serves as both the county headquarters and the national capital. The county is characterized by modern urban development, extensive transport networks, green spaces and Nairobi National Park. It is Kenya's most cosmopolitan county, home to people from every region of the country and many nations worldwide. The economy is driven by finance, technology, manufacturing, trade, transport, tourism, education and professional services. It hosts national government institutions, diplomatic missions and international organizations. Established in 1899 as a railway depot, Nairobi has grown into East Africa's leading commercial, financial, innovation and political centre.


Population
4,397,073
Area
704 km²
Sub-counties
17
Capital
Nairobi

01 · Learning

Education

Nairobi County

Statistics

Primary schools
1231
Secondary schools
337
TVET Colleges
567
University/Colleges
21

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Glam Salon And College Of Hair And Beauty

· Private · Mixed

Mercury Academy Primary School

Kayole · Private · Mixed

Moc Primary School

Kibera · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nairobi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
463
Health Centres
366
Dispensaries
178
Hospitals
44

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Shekina Medical Clinic

kasarani, kasarani · Kasarani

Pumwani Majengo Dispensary

Pumwani Majengo, Pumwani · Kamukunji

KARI Health Clinic

Kitusuru, · Westlands

Latest Health News

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    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:12:08 GMT
    ECA calls for greater investment in Africa's health data systems to strengthen healthcare financing - Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    U.S. Remarks on Bilateral Health Cooperation at the 2026 Trust Summit, Nairobi, Kenya - U.S. Embassy in Kenya (.gov)

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    CDC in Kenya - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

    Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nairobi County partners with US Tech giant OraSure to scale up Sickle cell screening in primary health care facilities - Nairobi City County

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nairobi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
5726
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Teresia Wambui Mutamba

Agent · Kenya

Kiirub Insurance Agencies

Agency · Kenya

Mtwapa Prestige Leisure Hotel & Conference Ltd

Service apartments · Kilifi

Latest Business News

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    Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi Governor Mung'aro orders crackdown on foreign-owned businesses in Watamu - The Eastleigh Voice

    Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi to crack down on fraudulent business documents - Radiokaya

    Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kilifi County loses salt levy battle as court declares charge illegal - Business Daily

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations - KBC Digital

04 · Development

Development

Nairobi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
362
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Sustainable Utilization Of Food And Development Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Umbrella Youth SHG

Youth · Kiambu

Family Hope Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:26:36 GMT
    𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝟳𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 Kenya has taken a major step towards strengthening its food safety systems following the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (K - Facebook

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:57:31 GMT
    Kenya: African Development Bank commits $150 million to expand financing for small businesses - African Development Bank Group

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:42:00 GMT
    PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT
    New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

Nairobi County

Statistics

Constituencies
17
Wards
85
Polling Centers
405
Voters
2,415,310

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Pcea Silanga High Sch/ Church - Polling Center/Station

Nyayo Highrise · Langata · Nairobi

Kba School - Polling Center/Station

Kahawa West · Roysambu · Nairobi

KingS Outreach Church - Polling Center/Station

Utawala · Embakasi East · Nairobi

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
    Ogeto defends Sifuna ties after tribunal blocks removal as Nairobi Majority Whip - www.the-star.co.ke

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:31:17 GMT
    Uhuru Kenyatta and Gachagua meet at a funeral service in Nairobi - People Daily

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:01:33 GMT
    Sakaja's exit fractures UDA in Nairobi as internal wrangles begin - The Standard

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:08:25 GMT
    Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri joins UDA, eyes Nairobi governor seat - Daily Nation