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

Gikoe Primary School

Shamata · Public · Mixed

Maryland Junior Academy Primary School

Weru · Private · Mixed

Rurii Vocational Training Center

· Public · 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

Kenton Dispensary

Magumu , Kenton · Kinangop

Ol jabet Medical Clinic

Nyahururu, Nyahururu · Nyandarua North

Bethsaida (PCEA) Dispensary (Nyandarua)

Nyahururu, Nyahururu · Nyandarua North

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nyandarua: Teachers launch mental health campaign in Ndaragua - Citizen Digital

    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

    Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nyandarua Ebola Suspect Tests Negative for Bundibugyo Virus - Capital FM Africa

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nyandarua County recruits 44 nurses - Kenya News Agency

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

nyandarua County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
21
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Frameless Entertainment(K)Limited T/A Double Dreams

Restaurant · Bomet

Ojiambo Vincent

Tour Guide Driver · Mombasa

Engishu Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

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

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT
    Innovation and AI will fire Kenya’s next commerce chapter - 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

nyandarua County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
33
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

The Zeitz Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Market Tug Project

Non-Profit · Kenya

Save The Future Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:03:24 GMT
    Kenya launches assessment to strengthen environmental, security security development - Kenya News Agency

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:17:15 GMT
    Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya Joshua Tabah speaking during the launch of the Strengthening Skills Training Ecosystems and Pathways (STEP) project in Dadaab sub-county, Garissa. He said that the project was designed to unlock the enormous po - Facebook

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:59:32 GMT
    Kenya Highlights Technology Transfer in Industrial Manufacturing Push - TechAfrica News

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT
    New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

nyandarua County

Statistics

Constituencies
5
Wards
25
Polling Centers
406
Voters
361,165

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Baari Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kiriita · Ndaragwa · Nyandarua

Matindiri Farmers Society - Polling Center/Station

Charagita · Ol Jorok · Nyandarua

Kirathimo Primary - Polling Center/Station

Kanjuiri Range · Ol Kalou · Nyandarua

Latest Political News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:09:29 GMT
    Ex-governor Kimemia's move to DCP opens complex political battlefronts in Nyandarua - 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

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

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Police launch manhunt for two ex-Nyandarua County officials over Ol Kalou unrest - The Eastleigh Voice