Kiambu County
Kiambu County is a county in the former Central Province of Kenya. Its capital is Kiambu and its largest town is Thika town. Kiambu County is the second most populous county in Kenya after Nairobi County. Kiambu County borders Nairobi and Kajiado Counties to the South, Machakos to the East, Murang'a to the North and North East, Nyandarua to the North West, and Nakuru to the West. It has a population of 2,417,735.
Kiambu County | |
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Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°10′S 36°50′E | |
| Sovereign state | Kenya |
| Region | Central Province |
| Established | 4 March 2013 (by 2010 Constitution of Kenya) |
| Preceded by | Central Province |
| Capital | Kiambu |
| Seat of Government | Thika Town |
| Wards | 60 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Kimani Wamatangi |
| • Judiciary | 12 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,449.2 km2 (945.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Total | 2,417,735 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
| Senator | Karungo Wa Thang'wa |
| Woman Member of National Assembly | Ann wa muratha |
| County Assembly | County Assembly of Kiambu |
| Speaker | Charles Murungaru Thiong'o. |
| Website | www |
The county is 40% rural and 60% urban owing to Nairobi's consistent growth Northwards. The Kikuyu are the dominant tribe in the county. Kiambu is also an economic and political powerhouse in Kenya due to its sprawling population and relatively urban and educated populace. The county features the second most universities only behind Nairobi.
In 2007, Kiambu District was subdivided in two: Kiambu East and Kiambu West. Kiambu West district took Limuru, Lari and Kikuyu divisions, with Limuru as its district capital.