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 79   Clinics 61   Dispensaries 242   Health Centers 8   Hospitals 36   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

Ngonya Primary School

Turima · Public · Mixed

Ack Rwakarai Primary School

Gakurungu · Public · Mixed

Chief Mbogori Girls Secondary School

Murugi · Public · Girls

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
79
Health Centres
242
Dispensaries
61
Hospitals
8

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kanyuru Dispensary

Ntugi, Kanyuru · Tharaka South

Kalewa Dispensary

Murugi, Murugi · Maara

Kirumi Dispensary

Ganga, Kirumi · Maara

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:03:54 GMT
    ‎ More health facilities in Tharaka Nithi to access internet, electricity - Kenya News Agency

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:49:56 GMT
    Clergy raise the alarm over political violence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi - The Standard Media Group

    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki (right) chats with Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene during a burial service at Kambandi in Magumoni Ward where the governor announced the restoration of public health services in the county after resolving nu - Facebook

    Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Tharaka Nithi nurses to resume duty Thursday despite the nationwide strike - Capital FM Africa

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
6
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Allspace Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Alex Mwangi Boro

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Chepkwony Chemutai Winnie

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Kenyan tea traders eye rebound after Sudan lifts 20-month import ban - The EastAfrican

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT
    IMF wants Kenya to identify crypto traders in crime fight - Business Daily

    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

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
36
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Gold Star Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Hamuyundi Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Zion Global-Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:37:21 GMT
    𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗗𝗣 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗶 Deputy President’s development engagements in Kwale and Kilifi counties, featuring the launch of land title deed issuance and electricity connectivity initiatives. - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:16:44 GMT
    Kenya and Minnesota explore new paths for healthcare partnership - Kenya News Agency

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

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Tharaka-Nithi County

Statistics

Constituencies
4
Wards
16
Polling Centers
804
Voters
231,932

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Tunyai Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Chiakariga · Tharaka · Tharaka-Nithi

Miraa Miraja Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mariani · Chuka/Igambang'ombe · Tharaka-Nithi

Kanini Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mwimbi · Maara · Tharaka-Nithi

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:49:56 GMT
    Clergy raise the alarm over political violence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi - The Standard

    Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects road projects in Tharaka Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County. - Facebook

    Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    DP Kindiki puts contractors on notice over Sh35bn Tharaka-Nithi road projects - Daily Nation

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Caleb Amisi announces PM Party’s first-ever rally, targets Tharaka Nithi in grassroots mobilisation - People Daily