Ruiru Municipality

Ruiru Municipality, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Nairobi’s central business district, spans an area of 201.1 square kilometers. According to the 2019 census report, it has a population of 490,120.

Ruiru is a key industrial hub with several major factories, including Devki Steel Mills, Super Foam Limited, Spinners & Spinners Garment Factory, Ruiru Mabati Factory, and Ruiru Feeds Limited, among others. Additionally, Tatu Industrial City Park within Ruiru hosts numerous factories such as BIDCO, Copier, Dormans, Davis & Shirtliff Group, Tianlong, and Dr. Mattress. As a dormitory town for Nairobi, Ruiru is well-connected to the capital by both rail and road networks, facilitating commuter access and industrial transport.

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Joanne Nduta Kihori

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Joanne Nduta Kihori is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in public relations, sales, and customer service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University and a Higher Diploma from Air Travel & Related Studies College. Additionally, Joanne has received specialized customer care training at Safaricom Headquarters, equipping her with advanced skills in customer relations.

Her career journey includes impactful roles at Safaricom Headquarters in customer care, where she delivered exceptional service and enhanced customer satisfaction. At Capital Real-time/Capital FM, she advanced to a supervisory role in Sales and Marketing, managing customer service operations with a focus on building client relationships. Joanne also served as Assistant Coordinator for the EABL Pilsner Pool Challenge/Tournament across Nairobi and the Coast Region, demonstrating her organizational and event management skills. As the Founder and Director of No Bantu Enterprises, she combines her expertise with her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her company with a focus on growth and innovation.