Tharaka-Nithi County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Tharaka-Nithi County

Tharaka-Nithi County is headquartered in Kathwana, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Chuka/Igambang'ombe, Maara, Tharaka. Its neighbouring counties are Embu, Kitui, Meru. Tharaka-Nithi main economic activities are Tea, coffee, bananas, dairy, horticulture, trade.

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16   Wards 168   Primary Schools 4   Constituencies 111   Senior Schools 31   TVET Colleges 2   Universities 78   Clinics 61   Dispensaries 243   Health Centers 8   Hospitals 0   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 6   Accomodations 804   Polling Centers 231,932   Voters

The brief

About Tharaka-Nithi County

Tharaka Nithi County is situated on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, bordering Meru, Embu, Kitui and Isiolo counties. Kathwana serves as the county headquarters while Chuka is the main commercial town. The county ranges from fertile highlands to the drier Tharaka plains, supporting diverse farming systems. Communities include the Chuka, Tharaka, Mwimbi and Muthambi. Agriculture dominates the economy through tea, coffee, bananas, dairy farming, maize, beans and horticulture. Tourism benefits from Mount Kenya forests, waterfalls and scenic landscapes. Rich cultural traditions are maintained through music, storytelling and community ceremonies. Historically, the county has combined strong indigenous heritage with growing investments in education, agriculture and entrepreneurship.


Population
393,177
Area
2,564 km²
Sub-counties
3
Capital
Kathwana

01 · Learning

Education

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Primary schools
168
Secondary schools
111
TVET Colleges
31
University/Colleges
2

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ikuu Girls Secondary School

Kabuboni · Public · Girls

Kereria Primary School

Matakiri · Public · Mixed

Kathigiririni Mixed Day School

Karingani · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
78
Health Centres
243
Dispensaries
61
Hospitals
8

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kiamuchii Dispensary

Gitareni, Gitareni · Meru South

Kabururu Dispensary

Kamwimbi, Igambang`ombe · Meru South

Ponya Clinic

Chogoria, Kiraro · Maara

Latest Health News

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    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto says SHA improved healthcare as he rallies supporters in Tharaka-Nithi - Citizen Digital

    Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Senator raises alarm over deteriorating mental health services at Mathari Hospital - People Daily

    Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Tharaka Nithi residents to benefit from specialised healthcare services - standardmedia.co.ke

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    ICRHK recruits enumerators in Meru, Tharaka Nithi: KCSE candidates with grade C and above invited to apply - educationnews.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
6
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Masrur Enterprises Ltd

Restaurant · Kwale

Riftace Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Bolang Investments Limited

Restaurant · Mombasa

Latest Business News

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

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
    Greek firm Amaco partners with US energy giant for Sh194bn Mombasa data centre - Business Daily

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:48:21 GMT
    DP WORLD AND GULFCAP AFRICA ADVANCE MOMBASA INDUSTRIAL PARK INVESTMENT WITH SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT - DP World

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    DP World's bets on Sh12bn Mombasa industrial park - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
0
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Nalepo Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Help A Girl Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Family Study And Action Ripples Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:58:19 GMT
    Kenya News Agency - KNA. . A crowd erupts into dance during President William Ruto’s development tour of Kericho Town. - facebook.com

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT
    Kindiki says Ruto deserves re-election on development record - KBC Digital

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:44 GMT
    Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record - nation.co.ke

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:00 GMT
    Ruto vows to spread development across Kenya - the-star.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Constituencies
4
Wards
16
Polling Centers
804
Voters
231,932

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kamwathu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Gatunga · Tharaka · Tharaka-Nithi

Mutembe Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Magumoni · Chuka/Igambang'ombe · Tharaka-Nithi

Mariuko Maingi Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Igambangombe · Chuka/igambangombe · Tharaka-Nithi

Latest Political News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:35:03 GMT
    Muthomi Njuki: All Tharaka Nithi County departments to relocate to Kathwana headquarters - People Daily

    Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    From Kibaki to Kindiki: Tharaka Nithi and the making of new Mt Kenya East power matrix - Daily Nation

    Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:11:07 GMT
    Amisi alleges arrest of party truck driver ahead of Tharaka Nithi rally - the-star.co.ke

    Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Deputy President and UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki hosts 15,000 UDA grassroots leaders from Tharaka Nithi County and congratulates them on their election. - facebook.com