Kikuyu Municipality

Kikuyu is a municipality in Kiambu County, that originated as a colonial missionary settlement and is named after the Kĩkũyũ people, the area’s predominant ethnic group. The town is Located about 20 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, it is accessible within a 20-minute drive from Nairobi via multiple routes, including a dual carriage road, and has a railway station on the Mombasa–Malaba Railway Line.

According to the 2019 census, Kikuyu has a population of 323,881 and spans an area of 172.9 square kilometers. The town’s fertile soils and favorable geology make it ideal for livestock and crop farming, the main economic activities. The recent completion of the Southern Bypass, connecting Mombasa to Nairobi through Kikuyu, enhances the town’s growth potential as the sole urban center along this important route.

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Paul Waruhiu

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Paul Waruhiu is a dedicated community development professional with a wealth of experience in program planning, community engagement, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Sociology) from Moi University and a Diploma in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, grounding his expertise in both social and managerial disciplines.

In his role as Program Manager at Youth for Change Action Group, Paul successfully led the execution of strategic initiatives and managed donor-funded community development projects, ensuring impactful results and sustainable outcomes. His commitment to community advancement continued in his position as County Manager at the Kiambu Senator’s Office, where he oversaw a variety of projects at the county level, demonstrating his leadership in resource management and program execution.

Paul’s dedication to community growth and his extensive experience make him a valuable asset in community development, with a proven track record of fostering positive change at both organizational and county levels.