Limuru is a municipality in Kiambu County, located on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Nairobi City. Covering an area of 285.1 km², Limuru has a population of 159,315 according to the 2019 census.

Limuru is a significant hub for economic activities, particularly in tea production and processing. The town is home to major tea factories like Karirana Tea Estates and Mabroukie Teas Estates, which are situated on the outskirts of the town. The tea plantations established around Limuru from 1903 onwards laid the foundation for Kenya’s thriving tea industry. In addition to its tea industry, Limuru hosts the BATA shoe company, the largest shoe factory in East and Central Africa. In recent years, the town has attracted more businesses, including Procter and Allan, Polypipes, and Fruit ‘n’ Juice, contributing to its growing industrial base.