Kitui County
Kitui County is a county in the former Eastern Province of Kenya with its capital and largest town being Kitui, although Mwingi is also another major urban centre. The county has a population of 1,136,187 (2019 census). and an area of 30,496 km2. It lies between latitudes 0°10 South and 3°0 South and longitudes 37°50 East and 39°0 East.
Kitui County | |
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Sunset at Tsavo East National Park mostly located in Kitui County | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Kaunti Yiitu, Rasilimali Situ, Maisha Maseo (Our County, Our Resources, Good Life) | |
Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°29′S 38°23′E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 27 August 2010 |
| Capital | Kitui |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Julius Malombe |
| • Deputy Governor of Kitui | Kanani Augustine Wambua |
| • Senator | Enoch Kiio Wambua |
| • Woman Representative | Kasalu Irene Muthoni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,430 km2 (11,750 sq mi) |
| • Water | 24,194 km2 (9,341 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 1,136,187 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | Official website |
Kitui County shares its borders with seven counties; Tharaka-Nithi and Meru to the north, Embu to the northwest, Machakos and Makueni to the west, Tana River to the east and southeast, and Taita-Taveta to the south.
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