The 2010 Kenyan constitution abolished the Provincial system of governance, and under it, the 47 counties that we know today in Kenya were born (Nyeri County). Nyeri is a town and county located in the central part of Kenya, with an estimated population of about 759,164 inhabitants, according to the 2019 census data. Like the rest of the counties in Kenya, Nyeri County is split into various Sub-counties (Constituencies), which are further broken down into various wards.
The Purpose of counties like Nyeri having so many wards and sub-counties is to facilitate easy delivery of services to the common Mwananchi (Ordinary Kenyans). So, do you know how many sub-counties there are in Nyeri County? Or their names. If not, there is no need to worry. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything that you need to know.
About Nyeri County
Nyeri County was formed in 2010 when the new Kenyan condition was Proumlugated. Still, its history can be traced back to 1902, when Nyeri Town was founded due to the British Colonial presence in the area. Today, Nyeri Town is the County headquarters of the entire Nyeri County
Nyeri County is about 150 km from Nairobi County and borders several counties, including Kirinyaga County to the east, Nyandarua to the west, Muranga to the south, Laikipia to the north, and Meru County to the northeast. It covers an area of 3,325 square kilometers.
Below is the Map of Nyeri County to help you understand the geographical structure of Nyeri:
Nyeri sub-counties and wards
The County of Nyeri comprises 8 Sub counties and 30 wards. They are as follows:
1. Kieni East
- Gakawa
- Narumoru/Kiamathaga
- Kabaru
- Thegu
2. Kieni West
- Mugunda
- Gatarakwa
- Endarasha/Mwiyogo
- Mweiga
3. Mathira East
- Iriani
- Karatina
- Konyu
- Magutu
4. Mathira West
- Kirimukuyu
- Ruguru
5. Nyeri Central
- Kiganjo/Mathari
- Rware
- Gatitu/Muruguru
- Ruringu
- Kamakwa/Mukaro
6. Mukurweini
- Mukurwe-ini Central
- Mukurwe-ini West
- Rugi
- Gikondi
7. Tetu
- Dedan Kimathi
- Wamagana
- Aguthi-Gaaki
8. Othaya
- Chinga
- Iria-ini
- Karima
- Mahiga
