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nyeri County

Nyeri County is headquartered in Nyeri, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kieni East, Kieni West, Mathira East, Mathira West, Mukurweini, Nyeri Town, Othaya, Tetu. Its neighbouring counties are Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nyandarua. Nyeri main economic activities are Tea, coffee, dairy, tourism, horticulture.

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About Nyeri County

Nyeri County is located between the Aberdare Range and the western slopes of Mount Kenya, bordering Laikipia, Meru, Kirinyaga, Murang'a and Nyandarua counties. Nyeri Town serves as the county headquarters. Fertile volcanic soils, forests and abundant rivers support tea, coffee, dairy farming, horticulture and livestock production. The population is predominantly Kikuyu alongside residents from other Kenyan communities. Tourism is supported by Aberdare National Park, Mount Kenya National Park and cultural heritage sites. Nyeri is known for preserving Kikuyu traditions while embracing modern agriculture and enterprise. Historically, it played a central role in the Mau Mau liberation movement and is associated with former President Mwai Kibaki, Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai and marathon champion Catherine Ndereba.

Population: 759,164
Area: 3,325 km²
Sub-counties: 8
Capital: Nyeri

01 · Learning

Education

nyeri County

Statistics

Primary schools: 580
Secondary schools: 193
TVET Colleges: 49
University/Colleges: 2

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Arberdare Primary School

Endarasha · Private · Mixed

Gakii Secondary School

Gaaki · Public · Mixed

Riamukurwe Primary School

Mukaro · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

nyeri County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 265
Health Centres: 254
Dispensaries: 116
Hospitals: 10

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Kirichu Market Medical Clinic

Kiganjo, Gachika · Nyeri Central

Kairuthi Dispensary

Iriaini, Kairuthi · Nyeri South

Our Choice Medical Clinic

Kairia, · Mathira East

Latest Health News

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga gets his blood pressure checked by a Community Health Promoter (CHP) at the new Ruthagati Dispensary. Kahiga said the new health centre at Ruthagati will, among others, offer primary care services such as a mother-child cli - Facebook

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:43:23 GMT

Governor Kahiga commissions health centre - Kenya News Agency

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nyeri gets major health infrastructure boost as Mwai Kibaki Hospital expands - KBC Digital

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Muthoni warns against politicising healthcare during Jamii Imara Mashinani tour in Nyeri - Capital FM Africa

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

nyeri County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 153
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Timbari Insurance Agency Ltd

Agency · Kenya

Rashid Mbwana Tsopa

Tour Guide Driver ·

Enkaji Resort Limited

Hotels · Kericho

Latest Business News

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Elderly Kericho couple seeks livelihood from scrap business - Kenya News Agency

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Rift Valley: The rising coffee power in Kenya - KBC Digital

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐓𝐀 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨 Kenya’s ambition to build an inclusive, resilient and globally competitive economy increasingly rests on the ability of its young people to transform innovative id - Facebook

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

NYOTA funds help Kericho youth build sustainable businesses - Kenya News Agency

04 · Development

Development

nyeri County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 108
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Colour Crops Sacco Ltd Youth SHG

Youth · Nakuru

Pink Concepts Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Organization Of Local Communities Against Poverty

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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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

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:26:35 GMT

Kenya seeks EU election observers, debt reforms ahead of 2027 polls - Anadolu Ajansı

05 · Politics

Politics

nyeri County

Statistics

Constituencies: 6
Wards: 31
Polling Centers: 590
Voters: 481,632

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Hubuini Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Wamagana · Tetu · Nyeri

Gitaro Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Gatarakwa · Kieni · Nyeri

Kabiruini Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Ruguru · Mathira · Nyeri

Latest Political News

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Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:44:20 GMT

Matiang’i, Ndindi Nyoro attend church service in Nyeri ahead of Nanyuki rally - People Daily

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kenya News Agency - KNA. . Esther Wanjiku, Village Elder, Nyeri: Today we stand here as elders because we have been recognised by the Presidency. He spoke when President William Samoei Ruto met national government village administrative elders. - Facebook

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

DP Kindiki vows to unite Mt Kenya, rejects East-West split in tour of Gachagua Nyeri turf - Daily Nation

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kahiga urges Nyeri residents to embrace SHA, shun politics in healthcare - Capital FM Africa