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Kiambu County

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Kiambu County in Kenya
Kiambu County in Kenya

Kiambu County is a county in the former Central Province of Kenya. Its capital is Kiambu and its largest town is Thika town. Kiambu County is the second most populous after Nairobi County. Kiambu County borders Nairobi and Kajiado Counties to the South, Machakos to the East, Murang'a to the North and North East, Nyandarua to the North West, and Nakuru to the West and has a population of 2,417,735.The county is 40% rural and 60% urban owing to Nairobi's consistent growth Northwards. The Kikuyu are the dominant tribe in the county. Kiambu is also an economic and political powerhouse in Kenya due to its sprawling population and relatively urban and educated populace. The county features the second most universities only behind Nairobi. In 2007, Kiambu District was subdivided in two: Kiambu East and Kiambu West. Kiambu West district took Limuru, Lari and Kikuyu divisions, with Limuru as its district capital.

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Ndumberi

Ndumberi is a municipality division in Central Province, Kenya. It is located at an elevation of about 1,820 m. The surrounding catchment has a population of about 18,000. It is located 3 km NW of Kiambu, the capital of the Kiambu County. Ndumberi is the home to some of the prominent leaders in the country Kenya including Githu Muigai, renowned gospel artists the likes of Shiru wa GP, Betty bio among others. Its land value is on the high rise, with affordable food water as well as rental houses. Safety has been one of its most admirable traits with a local community that is friendly welcoming and hospitable. Not only is ndumberi a good home but also grounds for great opportunities in many areas as the President Uhuru Kenyatta says a hub of great opportunities. Road improvements in 2008 have made this village more accessible to Nairobi in under 30 minutes by automobile. The area is likely to see more development as Nairobi's rapid development pushes forward through Kiambu and into smaller villages. Today 2019 Ndumberi is termed as among the bedrooms of Nairobi. This is because many residential houses have sprung up in the area providing affordable rental houses for people working in town. As such, the population has increased turning the small village into a semi metropolitan area. In addition to that the area has seen an increase in investments both from the local people and also outsiders. This changes have seen Ndumberi become a choice for many activities including political rallies, mass gathering, religious gathering, concerts as well as conferences. This has made Ndumberi stadium popular even though it's of low standards. Moreover Ndumberi has seen visitors come and go leading to the spring up of renowned joins and clubs to offer hospitality to the guests this includes l8[2], conteina, club coconut, Sam's pavilion as well as guests houses. L8 has proven to be more famous with visitors attracting more searches online including Google maps. Entertainment is not the only thing that has sprung up in Ndumberi. The area has become quite industrious attracting investment in areas including farm products processing, transport, food among other. Ndumberi diaries farmers cooperative is one such example:producing the beloved winners yoghurt that has gained popularity in most supermarket and shops country wide. Winners yoghurt has proven to be a food product essential expanding the organization to handle buy more milk from farmers far and wide. Another great addition to the micro economy in ndumberi has been animal feeds products several small businesses have sprung up providing a variety of animals feeds.one such example has been happy feeds[1] that has provided employment opportunities for the local people.