nyandarua County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

nyandarua County

Nyandarua County is headquartered in Ol Kalou, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kinangop, Kipipiri, Ndaragwa, Ol Kalou, Ol Jorok. Its neighbouring counties are Laikipia, Murang'a, Nakuru, Nyeri. Nyandarua main economic activities are Potatoes, dairy, pyrethrum, horticulture, tourism.

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25   Wards 469   Primary Schools 5   Constituencies 150   Senior Schools 31   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 90   Clinics 61   Dispensaries 244   Health Centers 7   Hospitals 33   SHGs 1   Tour Guides/Drivers 3   Tour Operators 17   Accomodations 406   Polling Centers 361,165   Voters

The brief

About Nyandarua County

Nyandarua County is situated in Kenya's central highlands, bordering Nakuru, Laikipia, Nyeri, Murang'a and Kiambu counties. Ol Kalou is the county headquarters. The county lies along the Aberdare Range and is known for its cool climate, fertile volcanic soils, rivers and forests. The population is predominantly Kikuyu. Agriculture dominates the economy through potatoes, maize, wheat, peas, vegetables, dairy farming and sheep rearing. Tourism benefits from Aberdare National Park, scenic waterfalls and mountain landscapes. Nyandarua preserves rich Kikuyu cultural traditions through music, folklore and community ceremonies. Historically, the county played an important role during the Mau Mau struggle in the Aberdare forests and remains one of Kenya's leading agricultural producers.


Population
638,289
Area
3,286 km²
Sub-counties
5
Capital
Ol Kalou

01 · Learning

Education

nyandarua County

Statistics

Primary schools
469
Secondary schools
150
TVET Colleges
31
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ndarakaini Primary School

Engineer · Public · Mixed

Njogu - Ini Primary School

Nyakio · Public · Mixed

Jm Goodhope Primary School

Kahutha · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

nyandarua County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
90
Health Centres
244
Dispensaries
61
Hospitals
7

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Ngorika Dispensary

Ngorika, Ngorika · Mirangine

Shauri Dispensary

Mathingira, Leshau · Nyandarua North

Uzima Medical Clinic

Nyahururu, Nyahururu · Nyandarua North

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya Intensifies Ebola Preparedness as PS Mary Muthoni Rallies Community Health Promoters in Nyandarua - health.go.ke

    Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    NYANDARUA DELEGATION BENCHMARKS MAKUENI’S DIGITAL AND MATERNAL HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS - Makueni County Government

    Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Government rolls out Ksh25B road projects in Nyandarua - KBC Digital

    Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT
    Relief for Nyandarua patients as new rural dispensaries end long treks for care - Daily Nation

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

nyandarua County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
21
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Berry Guesthouse Outspan

Restaurant · Uasin-Gishu

Odhiambo Silas Odhiambo

Agent · Kenya

Mum And Dad Safaris

Tour Operator · Tana-River

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    State races on with revived 700MW Tana River dam project - Business Daily

    Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT
    State eyes Tana River County as critical mining hub - KBC Digital

    Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kenya distributes solar-powered milk coolers in Tana River Cooperative - Dairy Business Middle East & Africa

    Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
    How Habiba’s fish farming is changing lives in Tana River - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

nyandarua County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
33
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Farm Practice Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Information Communication Technology Empowerment Centre

Non-Profit · Kenya

Global Alliance For Africa

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

nyandarua County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
406
Voters
361,165

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Harambee Social Hall - Polling Center/Station

Githioro · Kipipiri · Nyandarua

Gikingi Primary - Polling Center/Station

Gatimu · Ol Jorok · Nyandarua

Bongo Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Nyakio · Kinangop · Nyandarua

Latest Political News

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    Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Karua backs Karangu’s PLP bid for Nyandarua gubernatorial race - People Daily

    Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Politics or development? Questions over multi-billion-shilling projects ahead of Ol Kalou vote - Daily Nation

    Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐃𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲-𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 CS Wahome urged residents of Nyandarua County to fully - facebook.com

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Sicily Kariuki vows to remain in DCP ahead of 2027 Nyandarua gubernatorial race - People Daily