41-592: Mûkûûrî is an administrative Location and township in Runyenjes Division, in Embu County , Kenya , with a population of about 25,000 people. It is named for a large, strong Sycamore Fig Tree (Mûkûû in Kiembu. Scientific name: Ficus Sycomorus) that stood for over 100 years at the current site of the township. The Sycamore Fig tree symbolizes strength, rejuvenation and regeneration. Mûkûû-rî region lies on
82-544: A Bantu language , as well as Kiswahili and English , the two official languages in Kenya . Runyenjes serves as constituency and municipality. Similar to the rest of Embu County, most of the residents identify as Christians. There are several major Christian denominations churches located in or around the municipality, including but not limited to, the Anglican Church of Kenya , The Roman Catholic Church of Kenya ,
123-734: A number of leaders at national and international levels. They include former Runyenjes MP and later Embu Governor and chairman of the Council of Governors Martin Nyaga Wambora , KASNEB founder and former Embu North MP Hon Stanley Nyaga Kithûng'a and Lee Njiru , the long-serving head of the Presidential Press Service and former Private Secretary of Kenya's Second President Daniel Arap Moi . Others are academics like Kenyan geneticist Prof Njiruh Nthakanio , Kagaari North MCA Muchangi Mwariama , former MCA Sicily Njiru ,
164-736: A place of Mûnyû (salt) for hundreds of years in Embu land. Gogo Salt Lick is located on five-acre grassy meadows, one kilometre from Mukuuri township, at the base of a ridge called Mürurîrî. According to the Mbeere Historical Texts by Prof Mwaniki Kabeca (2005), Gogo is the place where Mwenendega, the founder of Embu tribe, met his wife Nthara. The time zone in Mukuuri is Africa/Nairobi Sunrise at 06:39 and Sunset at 18:46. Latitude. -0.4000°, Longitude. 37.5500° For Kirimiri - Latitude. -0.4167°, Longitude. 37.5500° The area has produced
205-562: A popular Chief Runyenje of the colonial era who ruled from Thuci River to Sagana . Runyenjes is located at an altitude of 1495.62 m (4906.89 ft) and lies on the windward side of Mt. Kenya . It is about 150 km from Nairobi city and about 25 km from Embu town along the Nairobi-Meru-Isiolo road. The road from Runyenjes to Nairobi is tarmacked and well-maintained. A drive along this road from Runyenjes town towards Embu - Nairobi offers scenic views of
246-618: A rigorous campaign and consequent general election in August 2022. Hon. Cecily Mbarire is the second Governor and the First Ever Female Governor of Embu. She is deputised by Hon.Justus Kinyua Mugo. The County assembly of Embu, under Hon. Josiah Murithi Thiriku as the County assembly Speaker, is composed of 30 Members of County Assembly( M.C.A's),20 of whom are duly Elected and 10 Nominated members. Local people are mostly of
287-432: A rigorous campaign and consequent general election in August 2022. Hon. Cecily Mbarire is the second Governor and the First Ever Female Governor of Embu. She is deputised by Hon.Justus Kinyua Mugo. The County assembly of Embu, under Hon. Josiah Murithi Thiriku as the County assembly Speaker, is composed of 30 Members of County Assembly( M.C.A's),20 of whom are duly Elected and 10 Nominated members. Local people are mostly of
328-521: A special area to ensure complete coverage during census enumeration Source Embu County slopes from North-West towards East and South-East with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere, Kianjiru, and Kiang'ombe which rise above the general height and slope. The county is characterised by highlands and lowlands. It rises from about 515m above sea level at the Tana river basin in the East to over 4,570m above sea in
369-419: A special area to ensure complete coverage during census enumeration Source Embu County slopes from North-West towards East and South-East with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere, Kianjiru, and Kiang'ombe which rise above the general height and slope. The county is characterised by highlands and lowlands. It rises from about 515m above sea level at the Tana river basin in the East to over 4,570m above sea in
410-587: A total of 619 ECD centres of which 399 are private and 220 being public and has total enrolment of 20580 pupils. There are 552 primary schools of which 384 are public and 168 being private schools and has an enrolment of 122710 pupils. The county was the first to employ early childhood development education teachers in Kenya. Since January 2014, 483 ECDE teachers were employed. There was opening of 10 youth polytechnics: Mutuobare, Mbonzuki, Makawani, Kiamuringa, Munyori, Makima, Kibugu, Kamutu, Muvandori, and Kavutiri. There
451-535: A total of 619 ECD centres of which 399 are private and 220 being public and has total enrolment of 20580 pupils. There are 552 primary schools of which 384 are public and 168 being private schools and has an enrolment of 122710 pupils. The county was the first to employ early childhood development education teachers in Kenya. Since January 2014, 483 ECDE teachers were employed. There was opening of 10 youth polytechnics: Mutuobare, Mbonzuki, Makawani, Kiamuringa, Munyori, Makima, Kibugu, Kamutu, Muvandori, and Kavutiri. There
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#1732780245289492-574: Is a largely metropolitan area with a population of 608,599 persons. The county borders Kirinyaga to the west, Kitui to the east, Tharaka Nithi to the north and Machakos to the south. The county occupies an area of 2,821 km . The county is home to the Aembu and Mbeere Religion in Embu County The county is divided into 5 sub-counties, with a total of 20 county assembly wards, 51 locations and 127 locations. Source Embu County
533-629: Is also home to the historic Kîrîmîri Forest Hill. The 800-acre forest was popular during Kenya's freedom war the Mau Mau. It's currently a major conservation area, and tourism attraction managed jointly by the Kenya Forest Service and the residents through the Kîrîmîri Community Forest Association. The Embu freedom fighter Kubu Kubu made the forest his main hideout during the pre-independence days. He
574-677: Is divided into 5 sub-counties, with a total of 20 county assembly wards, 51 locations and 127 locations. Source Embu County is divided into five districts; namely, Embu West with headquarters at Embu town, and Embu North with headquarters at Manyatta. These two form the Manyatta constituency, Embu East with headquarters at Runyenjes, Mbeere North with headquarters at Siakago, and Mbeere South with headquarters at Kiritiri market. Embu County has four parliamentary constituencies, namely Runyenjes, Manyatta, Siakago and Mbeere South. Embu County(014) elected Cecily Mutitu Mbarire as its governor, after
615-490: Is divided into five districts; namely, Embu West with headquarters at Embu town, and Embu North with headquarters at Manyatta. These two form the Manyatta constituency, Embu East with headquarters at Runyenjes, Mbeere North with headquarters at Siakago, and Mbeere South with headquarters at Kiritiri market. Embu County has four parliamentary constituencies, namely Runyenjes, Manyatta, Siakago and Mbeere South. Embu County(014) elected Cecily Mutitu Mbarire as its governor, after
656-542: Is just earth. There are two airstrips in the county, one meant security purposes is located at Don Bosco in Embu town and the other airstrip in Kiambere is used by KENGEN. The posts and telecommunications sector is well developed in Embu County. It has two post offices at Embu and Runyenjes and 13 sub-post offices in major trading centres. Embu County also has a 98% mobile network coverage. Source County has
697-426: Is just earth. There are two airstrips in the county, one meant security purposes is located at Don Bosco in Embu town and the other airstrip in Kiambere is used by KENGEN. The posts and telecommunications sector is well developed in Embu County. It has two post offices at Embu and Runyenjes and 13 sub-post offices in major trading centres. Embu County also has a 98% mobile network coverage. Source County has
738-605: Is the Main financial Center of Embu County but there are other towns like Runyenjes , Ishiara Agriculture is the backbone and livelihood of the people of Embu County. The sector employs 70.1 per cent of the population and 87.9 per cent of the households are engaged in Agricultural activities. The upper part of Embu County relies mainly on cash crops such as coffee and tea while the lower part mainly produces cash crops such as miraa(khat) and Religion in Embu County The county
779-671: The Embu , Kamba , and Mbeere ethnicities. The Embu are found in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies while the Kamba and Mbeere are mostly found in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies with the former mainly found in Mbeere South. Embu County has a total population of 608,599 persons of which 304,208 are males, 304,367 females, and 24 intersex persons, and has an average size of 3.3 persons per household. *Demarcated as
820-447: The Embu , Kamba , and Mbeere ethnicities. The Embu are found in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies while the Kamba and Mbeere are mostly found in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies with the former mainly found in Mbeere South. Embu County has a total population of 608,599 persons of which 304,208 are males, 304,367 females, and 24 intersex persons, and has an average size of 3.3 persons per household. *Demarcated as
861-620: The SDA Church , and the Salvation Army Church . Well-known church buildings include ACK St. Philips Rukuriri and St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Mbiruri among, many others. 0°25′S 37°34′E / 0.417°S 37.567°E / -0.417; 37.567 Embu County Embu County is a county in the Republic of Kenya . The capital of Embu County and former Eastern province headquarters, Embu town,
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#1732780245289902-466: The Karue and Kirimiri hills, nearby waterfalls, and on a clear sky, a great view of Mt. Kenya . The section of this road from Runyenjes town to Meru town via Chuka town is also quite scenic offering views ranging from densely wooded hills, gentle valleys, flowing streams, and rivers, as well as, tea and coffee small-scale farms . According to Google Maps, you can walk non-stop from Runyenjes town to
943-539: The North West which is part of Mt. Kenya. Embu County is served by six major rivers;for of them, Thũci, Tana, Kiĩ, and Rũvingasĩ which form part of the Embu County's boundaries. The other two rivers are Thiba and Ĩna. All these rivers are perennial. Between Embu town and Thũci River lies an area with an altitude ranging from 910m to 1,525m above sea level. The southern part of the county is covered by Mwea plains. It then rises Northwards, culminating in hills and valleys to
984-480: The North West which is part of Mt. Kenya. Embu County is served by six major rivers;for of them, Thũci, Tana, Kiĩ, and Rũvingasĩ which form part of the Embu County's boundaries. The other two rivers are Thiba and Ĩna. All these rivers are perennial. Between Embu town and Thũci River lies an area with an altitude ranging from 910m to 1,525m above sea level. The southern part of the county is covered by Mwea plains. It then rises Northwards, culminating in hills and valleys to
1025-550: The Northern and Eastern parts. Rain received in the county is largely dependent on the altitude ranging as 640mm to as high as 1,495 mm per annum. It has a mean temperature of 21oC. with July being the coldest with a minimum of 12oC and March hitting highest temperature of 31c. Stats for the County The county has extensive road network of 2,213.1 km of which 167.1 km is covered in bitumen and 2046 km
1066-435: The Northern and Eastern parts. Rain received in the county is largely dependent on the altitude ranging as 640mm to as high as 1,495 mm per annum. It has a mean temperature of 21oC. with July being the coldest with a minimum of 12oC and March hitting highest temperature of 31c. Stats for the County The county has extensive road network of 2,213.1 km of which 167.1 km is covered in bitumen and 2046 km
1107-495: The community. There exists a waiver/ exemption system for those who cannot afford minimized user fees. To Improve access and utilization of health services, the county has opened more dispensaries and health centers as a way of rolling out more services to the community. Upgrading the existing facilities to offer expanded services has been in the forefront to meet community needs. Collaborating with other partners to offer more and affordable Health services has been inevitable. Early 2014
1148-495: The community. There exists a waiver/ exemption system for those who cannot afford minimized user fees. To Improve access and utilization of health services, the county has opened more dispensaries and health centers as a way of rolling out more services to the community. Upgrading the existing facilities to offer expanded services has been in the forefront to meet community needs. Collaborating with other partners to offer more and affordable Health services has been inevitable. Early 2014
1189-461: The county distributed drugs to all health centers in the county and purchased ambulances to aid the community to easily access health services. Source Embu County is the fourth richest County in Kenya by GDP per Capita of around $ 2,500 . According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics the Gross County product of Embu County is $ 1.606B (Kes 187B) as of 2022 Embu town
1230-461: The county. The main aim of health sector is to create an enabling environment for the provision of sustainable quality health care that is affordable and accessible to the residents. The sector comprises Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Research and Development sub-sectors. Embu County has adhered to the Ministry of Health policy by providing subsidized services, which are affordable to
1271-405: The county. The main aim of health sector is to create an enabling environment for the provision of sustainable quality health care that is affordable and accessible to the residents. The sector comprises Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Research and Development sub-sectors. Embu County has adhered to the Ministry of Health policy by providing subsidized services, which are affordable to
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1312-472: The economy of Embu County by opening up the Local and International markets for all stakeholders especially for farmers to sell their produce online. The county has a health infrastructure consisting of both public and private facilities. It is the host to Embu Provincial General Hospital and three district hospitals; Runyenjes, Siakago and Ishiara. There are also a large number of smaller health facilities across
1353-420: The economy of Embu County by opening up the Local and International markets for all stakeholders especially for farmers to sell their produce online. The county has a health infrastructure consisting of both public and private facilities. It is the host to Embu Provincial General Hospital and three district hospitals; Runyenjes, Siakago and Ishiara. There are also a large number of smaller health facilities across
1394-518: The green, rolling hills of the Mount Kenya slopes. The administrative region begins from the stone cliffs of Nthûngû waterfalls, all the way to Nthenge Njerû falls, through the famous Kirimiri Forest, stretching to the historic Gogo Salt lick, bordering Gitare. It is home to four public primary schools, including Kubu Kubu Memorial Boarding School and Muragari School , which is among the oldest schools in Embu and Kîrînyaga districts. Mukuuri
1435-444: The journalist Peter Munaita, veteran (Retired) Embu Knut secretary general Mohammed Mwaniki Gakinya, and the long-serving Kagaari Ward councillor and Embu County Council chairman, the late Alexander Njeru Ngari. There is also the late freedom fighter General Kubu Kubu and religious leaders like former Embu Anglican Bishop Moses Njue (1992-2006), Embu Bishop of National Independent Church of Kenya (Nica) Bishop Amos Njiru (1993*-2003*),
1476-496: The late Archpriest John Njue Nthakanio who established the Orthodox Church in Embu County, and business leaders including Richard Nyaga wa Stanley , who served as MD of national carrier Kenya Airways (1981-1985) and later steered privatisation of the airline again as its Managing Director in 1999–2003. . Mzee Kariuki Kobuthi, the man who treated President Jomo Kenyatta by cutting off his uvula in 1960s when Kenyatta
1517-503: The top of Mt. Kenya in approximately 18 hours and 31 minutes, a distance of about 74 km. Towns surrounding or nearby Runyenjes include Kianjokoma, Karurumo , Kigumo , Kathageri, Mukuuri , Kanja , Mufu , Rukuriri, Ena, Gichiche , Kathanjuri, Kyeni, Makutano , Kiaragana, Kigaa and Nthagaiya. The population of Runyenjes is estimated to be 58,000 people, majority of which are of the Embu People heritage and speak Kiembu ,
1558-569: Was also procurement of state of the art equipment of the 32 youth polytechnics in the county. Education Bursary for the needy County students in secondary schools, youth polytechnics, tertiary institutions and universities. The county has advertised for land on which to build youth polytechnics in Nembure, Gitare, Gatumbi and Kithimu. The county is in its final stages of connecting all sub-county headquarters with fibre optic connectivity and putting up digital villages and hot spots. This will largely boost
1599-514: Was also procurement of state of the art equipment of the 32 youth polytechnics in the county. Education Bursary for the needy County students in secondary schools, youth polytechnics, tertiary institutions and universities. The county has advertised for land on which to build youth polytechnics in Nembure, Gitare, Gatumbi and Kithimu. The county is in its final stages of connecting all sub-county headquarters with fibre optic connectivity and putting up digital villages and hot spots. This will largely boost
1640-431: Was killed by the colonialists early 1950s. The colonial rulers burnt his body to ashes on the present location of Kubu Kubu Memorial School. General China, in his book The Mau Mau General , says women and children were forced to clap and sing as the body turned into ashes. This angered the residents and more Mau Mau fighters like Kaviu îtina were recruited. It is also home to the historic Gogo Salt Lick , well-known as
1681-617: Was very ill, also lived in Mukuuri. Runyenjes Runyenjes is the second largest town in Embu County , Kenya. It is located about 150 km from Nairobi, and 75 km from Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 1500m.The population is estimated at 58,000 people, the majority of which are the Embu People who speak Kiembu , a Bantu language , as well as Kiswahili and English , the two official languages in Kenya . The area offers scenic views, with densely wooded hills, gentle valleys, flowing streams and rivers, waterfalls, as well as small-scale farms . Runyenjes derives its name from