Nyeri

Overview

With an area of approximately 3,356 square kilometers, Nyeri County is home to a diverse population and boasts a rich history, captivating landscapes, and a vibrant economy. Nyeri County is renowned for its scenic beauty, characterized by rolling hills, fertile valleys, and breathtaking views of Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak. <p>The county's natural wonders provide a picturesque backdrop for various outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and nature walks. Aberdare National Park, located in the southwestern part of the county, offers visitors an opportunity to observe diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. <p>From Kenya's only nobel laureate to the founder of the global scouts' movement, and Kenya's third president, Nyeri is the home of iconic figures. In this small town which has resisted change for centuries, a young girl, many moons ago, went to bed a princess and woke up a Queen. Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her father's death in Nyeri while staying at The Treetops in the Aberdares.
From Kenya's only nobel laureate to the founder of the global scouts' movement, and Kenya's third president, Nyeri is the home of iconic figures.

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Bucketlist Ideas

Hall of Fame

Wangari Maathai Saved Kenya’s Forests

We celebrate Prof Wangari Maathai for helping keep Kenya green. Because of her, we can enjoy a rich fauna and flora in the country.

We celebrate Prof Wangari Maathai for helping keep Kenya green. Because of her, we can enjoy the rich fauna and flora in the country.
Travel News

Nyeri Hosts Africa’s First Beatification

Tomorrow in Nyeri, history will be written when the first beatification ceremony in Africa happens at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.

Tomorrow in Nyeri, history will be made when Africa's first beatification ceremony happens at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
Tribes of Kenya

Discover Why the Kikuyu Do Not Say “10”

The Kikuyu, are said to have been founded by a man called Gikūyu. Ngai, the Kikuyu god, took Gikuyu to the top of Kirinyaga and gave him, Mumbi, his wife.

The Kikuyu, descend from a man called Gikūyu. Ngai, the Kikuyu god, took Gikuyu to the top of Kirinyaga and gave him, Mumbi, his wife.