Nyeri County is a county 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 Nderitu Gachagua, who passed 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 county to 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: Tetu Constituency Kieni Constituency Mathira Constituency Othaya Constituency Mukurweini Constituency Nyeri Town Constituency
Central Kenya Region
Urbanisation
Source: OpenDataKenya
Wealth/poverty level
Source: OpenDataKenya Worldbank
Education
Kenyatta High School (Mahiga) Chinga Boys High School Othaya Boys High School