Nyeri County is a county located in the central region of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Nyeri. It had a population of 759,164 according to the 2019 census and an area of 2361 km2. Mutahi Kahiga was governor. Previous governors include Nderitu Gachagua, who died while receiving treatment in London, Wamathai Samuel Githaiga, and Wahome Gakuru, who died in a road accident at Kabati near Kenol heading towards Thika Super Highway. It is also the home county of the third president of Kenya, the late President Mwai Kibaki.

Religion

Religion in Nyeri County

People

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

Local authorities

** LOCAL GOVERNMENT ** In reference to the 2022 general elections, the 3rd County Assembly was successfully formed. Its members are as follows: Speaker – Hon. James Gichuhi Mwangi Deputy Speaker - Hon. Samuel Kariuki Gichuki, MCA Ruring'u Ward Majority Leader - Hon. James Kanyugo Mwangi, MCA Mahiga Ward Majority Whip - Hon. Sabastian Mugo Theuri,Majority Whip, MCA Wamagana Ward ** Elected MCAs ** ** Nominated MCAs **

Administrative divisions

Constituencies

The county has six constituencies:

Central Kenya Region

Urbanisation

Source: OpenDataKenya

Wealth/poverty level

Source: OpenDataKenya Worldbank

Education