Nyeri County
Nyeri County | |
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 Location in Kenya | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Formed | March 4th 2013 |
| Capital | Nyeri |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mutahi Kahiga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,325.0 km2 (1,283.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 759,164[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | nyeri.go.ke |
Nyeri County is a county located in the central region of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Nyeri.[2] 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.[3] Other governors who have led this county include Nderitu Gachagua, who passed while receiving treatment in London,[4] Wamathai Samuel Githaiga, and Wahome Gakuru, who died in a road accident at Kabati near Kenol heading towards Thika Super Highway.[5]
People
The county is located on the southwest flank of Mount Kenya. Local people are predominantly of the Kikuyu ethnicity.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 486,477 | — |
| 1989 | 607,292 | +24.8% |
| 1999 | 661,156 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 693,558 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 759,164 | +9.5% |
| source:[6] | ||
Local authorities
| Authority | Type | Population* | Urban pop.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri | Municipality | 98,908 | 46,969 |
| Karatina | Municipality | 6,852 | 6,852 |
| Othaya | Town | 21,427 | 4,108 |
| Nyeri county | County | 533,969 | 10,047 |
| * 1999 census. Source: [1] | |||
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
| Name | Ward | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. Gathagu Stephen Kigotho | Gikondi | UDA |
| Hon. Gichuhi Jackson Kabingu | Magutu | UDA |
| Hon. Kagwi Cyrus Ngure | Rugi | UDA |
| Hon. Kanyi Patrick Wachira | Thegu River | IND |
| Hon. Kawanjiku Njuguna Wanjiku | Mweiga Ward | UDA |
| Hon. Kibiru Cyrus Ndiritu | Mukurwe-ini Central | IND |
| Hon. Kiragu Simon Mbogo | Rware | UDA |
| Hon. Kuruga Margaret Muthoni | Kiganjo/Mathari | IND |
| Hon. Mbichi Christopher Wambugu | Mwiyogo/Endarasha | UDA |
| Hon. Muriuki Erastus Karanja | Ruguru | UDA |
| Hon. Mwangi Johnstone Kamau | Mugunda | UDA |
| Hon. Ndagita Anthony Muriithi Maina | Kirimukuyu | UDA |
| Hon. Ndaini Julius Kamiri | Konyu | UDA |
| Hon. Ndegwa Clement Warutere | Gatarakwa | UDA |
| Hon. Njithi Ziporah Wangechi | Gatitu Muruguru | UDA |
| Hon. Nyaga Wilfred Wambari | Iria-ini | UDA |
| Hon. Taiti Jonah Kamau | Kamakwa/Mukaro | UDA |
| Hon. Thuku Meshack Kiruga | Chinga | UDA |
| Hon. Wachira Charity Wangui | Gakawa | UDA |
| Hon. Wahinya Gibson Kuria | Dedan Kimathi | UDA |
| Hon. Wakibia Stanely Ngaru | Aguthi/Gaaki | IND |
| Hon. Wambui Patrick Muriithi | Kabaru Ward | UDA |
| Hon. Wanderi Eunice Wagaki | Karima | ANC |
| Hon. Weru Watson Mburungo | Weru | UDA[7] |
Administrative divisions
| Division | Population* | Urban pop.* | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kieni east | 83,635 | 2,643 | Naro Moru |
| Kieni west | 68,461 | 5,017 | Mweiga
[Mathira West||...[Kaiyaba] |
| Mathira east | 150,998 | 6,275 | Karatina |
| Mukurwe-ini | 87,447 | 1,525 | Mukurwe-ini Town |
| Nyeri municipality | 101,238 | 40,497 | Nyeri |
| Othaya | 88,291 | 3,846 | Othaya |
| Tetu | 80,100 | 2,022 | [Wamagana] |
| * 1999 census. Sources: [2], [3], | |||
Constituencies
The county has six constituencies:
- Tetu Constituency
- Kieni Constituency
- Mathira Constituency
- Othaya Constituency
- Mukurweini Constituency
- Nyeri Town Constituency
Central Kenya Region
Urbanisation
| County | Urbanisation in Central Kenya (Percent)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu County | 60.8
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| Nyeri County | 54.21
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| Nyandarua County | 18.5
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| Muranga County | 16.3
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| Kirinyaga County | 15.8
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| Kenya Average
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32.3
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Urbanisation by County in Central Kenya | |||||||||
Source: OpenDataKenya
Wealth/poverty level
| County | Poverty Level in Central Kenya (Percent)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirinyaga County | 20.0
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| Muranga County | 28.5
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| Kiambu County | 28.9
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| Nyeri County | 19.30
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| Nyandarua County | 46.6
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| Kenya Average
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45.9
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Poverty level by County | |||||||||
Source: OpenDataKenya Worldbank
Education
See also
References
- ^ "I'm not disputing census figures, they are accurate – Governor Kahiga". The Star (Kenya). 5 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Nyawira, Lydia. "Nyeri: Governor Kahiga picks David Kinarire as running mate". The Standard. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Okumu, Patel. "Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua is dead". The Standard. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Gichure, Nderitu. "Revealed: Former Nyeri Governor Gakuru's driver did not apply brakes during tragic crash". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ KENYA: Administrative Division population statistics
- ^ "3rd Assembly – Nyeri County Assembly". Retrieved 10 November 2022.
