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 458   Clinics 178   Dispensaries 368   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

Trusted Care Primary School

Huruma · Private · Mixed

Luceta Junior Primary School

Ruaraka · Private · Mixed

Light Academy Primary School

Kilimani · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nairobi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
458
Health Centres
368
Dispensaries
178
Hospitals
44

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Huruma (EDARP)

Huruma, · Starehe

Community Health Foundation

Central Business District, · Starehe

Karomo Medical Clinic

Kariobangi South, Light Industries · Kasarani

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
    [PHOTOS] Kenyans match in Nairobi to mark World Suicide Prevention Day - the-star.co.ke

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:21:36 GMT
    Preparing Kenya’s Health System for Potential El Niño-Related Flooding - afro.who.int

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:50:12 GMT
    Preparations are on for 10th edition of the World Health Expo - Daily Nation

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:56:38 GMT
    18 Counties Put on Alert as Govt Activates El Niño Health Plan - Kenyans.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nairobi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
5726
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Melvic Inn

Hotels · Kisumu

Emaculate Chebet Ndiwa

Agent · Kenya

Wild Lolldaiga Ltd

Hotels · Lamu

Latest Business News

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    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
    The legal procedure to realising Dangote oil refinery in Lamu - Business Daily

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:19:46 GMT
    Booming business in Lamu as annual Maulid festival attracts 20,000 pilgrims - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:09:12 GMT
    Dangote’s Lamu Refinery Plan Takes Shape Amid Changing Oil Demand - Business Today Kenya

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    Kenya, Dangote eye LNG power deal at Lamu refinery, target Tanzania gas - The Africa Report

04 · Development

Development

Nairobi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
362
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Vision For Economic Empowerment In Africa

Non-Profit · Kenya

Visions For Africa

Non-Profit · Kenya

Qatar Charity

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT
    Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:50 GMT
    GIZ and KOICA strengthen support for Kenya’s green skills and women’s employment - Tech Review Africa

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

05 · Politics

Politics

Nairobi County

Statistics

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

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Ngong Forest Pri - Polling Center/Station

Karen · Langata · Nairobi

Kamuthi Housing Cooperative Society - Polling Center/Station

Kahawa · Roysambu · Nairobi

Mwariro Market - Polling Center/Station

Ziwani/Kariokor · Starehe · Nairobi

Latest Political News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:12 GMT
    2027 Itakuwa moto: New poll shows favourite politician for Nairobi governor seat - Tuko News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:01:05 GMT
    Linda Mwananchi faces disruption threat ahead of Nairobi rally - standardmedia.co.ke

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Broad-based unity put to the test as parties flex muscle in Nairobi City politics - Daily Nation

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
    US-Africa Week Ahead: America in Nairobi, Somaliland in Washington - The Africa Report