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Meru County

Welcome - County Government of Meru

📍 Meru Town 👥 1,529,000 people 📐 7,004 km²

Meru County is a major agricultural producer (tea, coffee, miraa, dairy) on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Home to Meru National Park, the Nyambene Hills, and the Meru people's rich cultural heritage.

Capital
Meru Town
Population
1,529,000
Area
7,004 km²
Economic Zone
Central Highlands
Government Departments

Agriculture

Farming, livestock, fisheries, and agribusiness across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones

Education

Primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational education institutions nationwide

Tourism

Wildlife safaris, beach tourism, cultural tourism, and eco-tourism across all 47 counties

Department directory sourced from official county government websites.

Places to Stay
Meru Hotel
2 ★
Meru Hotel
4 ★
Meru Guest House
4 ★