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 156   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

Kibichoi Primary School

Komothai · Public · Mixed

Libu Training Institute

· Private · Mixed

St Patricks Special Unit Primary School

Thika Municipality · Public · 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

Naidu Hospital

Thika, Biashara · Thika West

Wanyaga Community Dispensary

Kigoro, Ndakaini · Gatanga

Ruiru Health Clinic

Ruiru, Ruiru · Ruiru

Latest Health News

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    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐇𝐏𝐬 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 Kiambu County has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), bringing together the county's 3, - Facebook

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu launches SACCO for community health promoters - Sacco Review

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu County advertises 300 nursing jobs as health facilities expand - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮 𝐌𝐏 𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐆-𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has been featured in the Social Health Authority (SHA) Hall of Fame, among 36 other l - Facebook

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

kiambu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
394
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Naomi Akoth Owira

Agent · Kenya

Flo Guest Inn

Guest Houses · Nakuru

Versatile Insurance Agency

Agency · 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

kiambu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
156
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

The Rescue Community Initiative Services

Non-Profit · Kenya

Vision Giver Project

Non-Profit · Kenya

Embrace New Beginnings Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    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

kiambu County

Statistics

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

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kiu River Pri Sch - Polling Center/Station

Tinganga · Kiambu · Kiambu

Uthiru Girls High Sch - Polling Center/Station

Uthiru · Kabete · Kiambu

Kawaida Nurs Sch - Polling Center/Station

Cianda · Kiambaa · Kiambu

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Wamatangi to Kiambu MPs: Earn higher positions through work, not politics - the-star.co.ke

    Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kindiki turns to Kiambu projects in Ruto re-election charm offensive - Daily Nation

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ndindi Nyoro takes People’s Party tour to Kiambu as 2027 political mobilisation intensifies - People Daily

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kiambu Speaker hosts EU political delegation - Kenya News Agency