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Kirinyaga County
Kenya's rice bowl — the Mwea irrigation scheme
📍 Kerugoya 👥 640,000 people 📐 1,487 km²
Kirinyaga is Kenya's largest rice producer, powered by the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. Also known for coffee, tea, and the magnificent Mount Kenya National Park on its eastern slopes.
Capital
Kerugoya
Population
640,000
Area
1,487 km²
Economic Zone
Central Highlands
Kirinyaga
Economic Sectors
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4 entities
Tourism
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Hospitality
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1 entity
Agriculture
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6 entities
Trade & Products
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3 entities
Education
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3 entities
Transport
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3 entities
Healthcare
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3 entities
Culture
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Government Departments
Agriculture
Farming, livestock, fisheries, and agribusiness across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones
Department directory sourced from official county government websites.
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Kirinyaga Hotel
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Kirinyaga Resort
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Kirinyaga Lodge
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Kirinyaga Hotel
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