Nairobi County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Nairobi County

Nairobi County is headquartered in Nairobi, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Embakasi Central, Embakasi East, Embakasi North, Embakasi South, Embakasi West, Kamukunji, Kasarani, Kibra, Lang'ata, Makadara, Mathare, Roysambu, Ruaraka, Starehe, Westlands and its neighbouring counties are Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado. Nairobi main economic activities are Finance, ICT, manufacturing, commerce, transport, real estate.

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11   Sub-Counties 17   Constituencies 85   Wards 73   Locations 146   Sub-Locations
1231   Primary Schools 337   Senior Schools 567   TVET Colleges 21   Universities 463   Clinics 178   Dispensaries 366   Health Centers 44   Hospitals 362   SHGs 2214   Tour Guides/Drivers 2170   Tour Operators 1342   Accomodations 405   Polling Centers 2,415,310   Voters

The brief

About Nairobi County

Nairobi City County is Kenya's capital and largest urban county, bordering Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. Nairobi serves as both the county headquarters and the national capital. The county is characterized by modern urban development, extensive transport networks, green spaces and Nairobi National Park. It is Kenya's most cosmopolitan county, home to people from every region of the country and many nations worldwide. The economy is driven by finance, technology, manufacturing, trade, transport, tourism, education and professional services. It hosts national government institutions, diplomatic missions and international organizations. Established in 1899 as a railway depot, Nairobi has grown into East Africa's leading commercial, financial, innovation and political centre.


Population
4,397,073
Male (71%)
3,122,578
Female (71%)
3,133,784
Area
704 km²
Sub-counties
11
Capital
Nairobi


Nairobi Sub-Counties

Dagoretti Embakasi Kamukunji Kasarani Kibra Lang'Ata Makadara Mathare Njiru Starehe Westlands

Nairobi County Towns

Nairobi

01 · Learning

Education

Nairobi County

Statistics

Primary schools
1231
Secondary schools
337
TVET Colleges
567
University/Colleges
21

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Westlands Primary School

Parklands · Public · Mixed

Haven Primary School

Korogocho · Private · Mixed

Luciana Primary School

Githurai · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
    Kenya - Education, Literacy, Schools - Britannica

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:37:08 GMT
    Basic Education Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa, distributing KCSE examination papers to candidates at Buruburu Girls High School, Nairobi, as compulsory KCSE examinations kicked-off nationwide. PS wished all candidates success - Facebook

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:37:36 GMT
    UN advertises 24 job vacancies in Nairobi for teachers, graduates and other professionals - Education News

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Questionnaire on the Nairobi Consensus on Education for Sustainable Development - unesco

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nairobi County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
463
Health Centres
366
Dispensaries
178
Hospitals
44

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Dr Irimu

Golfcourse, Golfcourse · Dagoretti

Victory Medicare

Kangemi, · Westlands

Liverpool VCT

Kilimani, · Westlands

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:12:08 GMT
    ECA calls for greater investment in Africa's health data systems to strengthen healthcare financing - Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

    Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    U.S. Remarks on Bilateral Health Cooperation at the 2026 Trust Summit, Nairobi, Kenya - U.S. Embassy in Kenya (.gov)

    Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    CDC in Kenya - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:17:28 GMT
    WHO Flags Dangerous Blind Spots in Africa's Health Data - allAfrica.com

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nairobi County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
5726
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Albert Njihia

Tour Guide Driver · Nairobi

Omusee Salome Kadogo

Agent · Kenya

Janet Wangari Kirathe

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:14:46 GMT
    Sakaja moves to end harassment of Nairobi businesses, orders crackdown on rogue liquor inspectors - Capital FM Africa

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT
    M-Kopa fights techie unlocking defaulted mobile phones - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:01:17 GMT
    Oburu Odinga’s message as govt launches Nyanza Digital Summit 2026 in Nairobi - People Daily

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:11:24 GMT
    Nairobi Convenes Neurosurgeons to Bridge Africa’s Specialist Shortage - Business Today Kenya

04 · Development

Development

Nairobi County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
362
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Better Chance Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Transmara Development Agency

Non-Profit · Kenya

Philemon.Samoei Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:50:00 GMT
    First Science Summit Nairobi calls for stronger links between research and development - Landscape Alliance

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:44:22 GMT
    Why Nairobi residents remain vulnerable every time water supply is disrupted - People Daily

    Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Development partners convene "PIUneer" curriculum workshop in Nairobi, charting a new approach to measuring development results - African Development Bank Group

    Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Questionnaire on the Nairobi Consensus on Education for Sustainable Development - unesco

05 · Politics

Politics

Nairobi County

Statistics

Constituencies
17
Wards
85
Polling Centers
405
Voters
2,415,310

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Cheleta Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Karura · Westlands · Nairobi

Kwa Njenga Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kwa Njenga · Embakasi South · Nairobi

Uhuru Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Kariobangi South · Embakasi West · Nairobi

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
    Ogeto defends Sifuna ties after tribunal blocks removal as Nairobi Majority Whip - The Star, Kenya

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:31:17 GMT
    Uhuru Kenyatta and Gachagua meet at a funeral service in Nairobi - People Daily

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:08:25 GMT
    Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri joins UDA, eyes Nairobi governor seat - Daily Nation

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:01:33 GMT
    Sakaja's exit fractures UDA in Nairobi as internal wrangles begin - The Standard