Nyeri County


Nyeri County is located in the central region of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Nyeri. It has a population of 759,164 and an area of 2361 km². It is currently under the leadership of H.E. Governor Mutahi Kahiga. Other governors who have led this county include the late Nderitu Gachagua, H.E. Wamathai Samuel Githaiga and the late Dr. Wahome Gakuru.

People

The county is located on the southwest flank of Mount Kenya. Local people are predominantly of the Kikuyu ethnicity.

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Administrative divisions

Sub-Counties/Constituencies

The county has six Sub-Counties/Constituencies):

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