# Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/kieni/ Constituency · Nyeri County # Kieni Kieni is a constituency of Kenya in Nyeri County. It covers **1,814.1 km²**. 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 176 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,814km² - 176mapped services - 2,186 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kieni? Kieni lies in [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 16 other constituencies: [Buuri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/buuri/), [Cental Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/cental-imenti/), [Gichugu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/gichugu/), [Kipipiri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/kipipiri/), [Kirinyaga Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/kirinyaga-central/), [Laikipia West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-west/), [Maara](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/maara/), [Manyatta](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/manyatta/), [Mathira](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/mathira/), [Ndaragwa](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/ndaragwa/), [Ndia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kirinyaga/ndia/), [Nithi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/nithi/), [Nyeri Town](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/nyeri-town/), [Runyenjes](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/runyenjes/), [South Imenti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/south-imenti/) and [Tetu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/tetu/). By area it is the 66th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 54.4% of [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/). The centre of Kieni is about 123 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 30 km from Nyeri, the main town of Nyeri County. The centre point is at 0.2211° S, 37.1300° E. Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken). ## Things to see in and around Kieni OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Kieni: 6 nature reserves; 3 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 2 caves; 1 zoo; 1 waterfall. - Percival Waterfall · waterfall - Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Conservancy · nature reserve - Aberdares National Park · nature reserve - Mawingu Bongo Sanctuary · nature reserve - Mount Kenya Wildlife conservancy · nature reserve - Sangare Conservancy · nature reserve - Solio Ranch and Conservancy · nature reserve - Sundowner Spot · viewpoint - Turn for sandai farms · viewpoint - Aberdares National Park Head Quarters · attraction - Leopard male on the hunt · attraction - Naro Moru Gate (Mt Kenya) · attraction - Animal Orphanage · zoo - Mao Mao caves · cave - Maumau Cave (Sangare Conservancy) · cave ### Nearby, outside Kieni - Mount Kenya National Reserve · nature reserve, Ndia17 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Kieni - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi - CurrencyShilling (KES) - Country calling code+254 - LanguagesEnglish, Swahili - Plug typesType G · 240 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru20 km - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi124 km ### Nearest railway station Nano Moru (Kieni), about 13 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Aug (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:39). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Kieni Open gazetteers list **29 villages, towns and localities** in Kieni. The largest with a recorded population: Nanyuki (72,813), Naro Moru (9,018), Chaka (5,970), Mweiga (3,609) and Endarasha (2,743). Settlements here lie between about 1,760 m and 2,661 m above sea level (median 2,186 m). - Aberdare - Amboni - Bellevue - Burguret - Chaka - Embalingo - Endarasha - Endarasha Settlement - Gatarakwa - Githura - Kabaru - Kahurura - Karemeno - Kiawara - Kimahuri - Kinyaiti - Mugunda - Mweiga - Nanyuki - Naro Moru - Ndathi - Pirisya - Treffos - Uaso Nyaro Settlement - Uaso Nyiro Settlement - Wahenya - Waraza Settlement - Warazo - Watuka Settlement Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Kieni Named natural and historic features inside Kieni, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 45 rivers and streams; 7 lakes. - Emerald Tarn - Ewaso Ngiro - Gathakaini - Gathiuru - Gikururu - Hausberg Tarn - Honi - Hut Tarn - Ihuku - Itha - Kaduni - Kalureri - Kamariki - Kamigogo - Kanyiriri - Karuthingitu - Kimahori - Kinyaiti - Kirugutu - Kituvia - Kurumuti - Losoi - Meri - Mugach …and 28 more. ### Hills and mountains 21 hills; 9 peaks; 6 glaciers; 3 valleys; 1 mountain; 1 mountain pass. - Arthurs Seat · 4,605 m - Cesar Glacier · 4,605 m - Diamond Glacier · 4,605 m - Heim and Forel Glacier · 4,605 m - Josef Glacier · 4,605 m - Midget Peak · 4,605 m - Nelion · 4,605 m - Northey Glacier · 4,605 m - Point Dutton · 4,605 m - Point John · 4,605 m - Point Melhuish · 4,605 m - Point Peter · 4,605 m - Point Pigott · 4,605 m - Two Tarn Col · 4,605 m - Tyndall Glacier · 4,605 m - Hausburg Valley · 4,031 m - Teleki Valley · 3,730 m - Highland Castle · 3,703 m - Maratini Hill · 3,691 m - Karasi · 3,567 m - Hohnel Valley · 3,515 m - Makari · 3,397 m - Roinge Hill · 3,136 m - Bamboo Hill · 2,910 m …and 17 more. ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Aberdare Forest - South Laikipia Forest ### Estates 8 estates. - Belle Vue Estate - Burguret Estate - Kiserian - Lamuria Estate - Mount Kenya Estates - Oldopai Estate - Samaki Farm - Treffos Estate ### Getting around 3 airfields; 1 airport. - Labura - Mweiga - Nanyuki Airport - National Park Strip Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Kieni and the best time to visit In Kieni, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,123 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (207 mm) and the driest Feb (33 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 46 Feb 19 33 Mar 20 87 Apr 19 207 May 18 120 Jun 18 69 Jul 17 73 Aug 17 85 Sep 18 68 Oct 18 113 Nov 18 139 Dec 17 85 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kieni Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Naromoru Level 4 Hospital · Kieni 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.16669&mlon=37.02171#map=17/-0.16669/37.02171) Bank KCB · Kieni 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.17271&mlon=37.02209#map=17/-0.17271/37.02209) ATM Nanyuki Branch · Laikipia West 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.01421&mlon=37.07761#map=17/0.01421/37.07761) Petrol pump National Oil Petrol Station · Kieni 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.17809&mlon=37.02131#map=17/-0.17809/37.02131) Hotel Batain’s View Campsite · Kieni 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.18032&mlon=37.07545#map=17/-0.18032/37.07545) Mall Kanjuri Shopping Centre · Mathira 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.40171&mlon=37.15124#map=17/-0.40171/37.15124) School Naromoru Girls' Secondary · Kieni 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.22136&mlon=37.10773#map=17/-0.22136/37.10773) College Kings Medical College · Kieni 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.27417&mlon=37.01080#map=17/-0.27417/37.01080) Police station Naro Moru Police Station · Kieni 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.16676&mlon=37.02302#map=17/-0.16676/37.02302) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kieni Places mapped inside Kieni in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Banks11 - Petrol pumps19 - Hotels61 - Shopping malls4 - Schools44 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants25 - Police stations3 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other constituencies in Nyeri County - Mathira - Mukurweni - Nyeri Town - Othaya - Tetu ## Quick answers - Where is Kieni?In Nyeri County, Kenya - What borders Kieni?Buuri, Cental Imenti, Gichugu, Kipipiri, Kirinyaga Central, Laikipia West, Maara, Manyatta, Mathira, Ndaragwa, Ndia, Nithi, Nyeri Town, Runyenjes, South Imenti and Tetu - What is there to see in Kieni?Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Conservancy, Aberdares National Park, Aberdares National Park Head Quarters, Animal Orphanage - What time zone is Kieni in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kieni?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Kieni?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kieni?29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kieni?Settlements lie between 1,760 m and 2,661 m - What is the highest point in Kieni?Arthurs Seat (4,605 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kieni?December to March and May to October - Where is the nearest hospital to Kieni?Naromoru Level 4 Hospital, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kieni?KCB, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Kieni?Nanyuki Branch, about 27 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kieni?National Oil Petrol Station, about 13 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Kieni?5 mapped - How many banks are in Kieni?11 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kieni?19 mapped - What is the P-code of Kieni?KE019095 (OCHA common operational dataset)