Murang’a
Location: In central Kenya bordering Nyeri County to the North, Nyandarua to the West, Kiambu to the South and Kirinyaga County to the East.
Area (Km 2): 1,798
Climate: Two seasons of rain; temperatures 21 - 35 degrees C
Road network:
- Tarmac 159 Km
- Gravel/Murram 210 Km
- Earth Surface 509 Km
- Kangema
- Mathioya
- Kiharu
- Kigumo
- Maragwa
- Kandara
- Gitanga
Population: 942,581
- Male 49%
- Female 51%
Density: 524 people per Km 2
National percentage: 2.44%
Age distribution:
- 0-14 Years 30%
- 15-64 Years 59%
- over 65 years 11%
Forthall Monument, Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga (Considered the origin of the Kikuyu community)
Some Strengths of Murang’a County include:
- Natural resources include stone quarry and Aberdare forest
- Main Economic Activities include agriculture, informal sector, tourism and manufacturing
Potential Minerals: Kaolin
Primary Schools: 500 - Total enrollment 196,650
Enrollment rates:
- Boys 85%
- Girls 80%
Secondaries 106 - Total enrollment 47,691
Enrollment rates:
- Boys 38%
- Girls 38%
Tertiary Institutions 12
- Include Murang'a Institute of Technology Murang'a Teachers College
Hospitals: 3 District Hospitals and 2 Sub District Hospitals
Number of Doctors: 34
Doctors to Population Ratio: 1:30,000
