Kikuyu subcounty. It is the Western part of Kiambu County. It covers an area of approximately 96.3 square kilometers, with a population of 18,655 people (census 2019). Nachu ward comprises of Nachu, Gatune, Kamangu, Nguirobi, Gatune, Rwanyaga, Gitutha, Kiriri, Kiwanda, Thigio, Githarane, Mung’etho, Nderu, , Tiekunu, Mirithu, Kiandutu, Ng’amba and Renguti.
Research shows that most of the people in Nachu ward have a special connection with Maasai, as they have had close links for ages. Majority of the residents are the Kikuyu community but other tribes are present too, in small numbers.For a long time, Nachu Ward has been behind in terms of…
Nachu ward is in the dry side of Kiambu county. There are two seasons, the rainy and the dry season. During the rainy season, residents plant short rainy
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Nachu ward is led by a member of county assembly, who ideally represents Nachu ward in the Kiambu county assembly. The member of county assembly is assisted by
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Nachu ward is generally a lively ward. The ward has been given life by sports and entertainment. Major sports in Nachu ward are football and athletics. Football is
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The western side of Nachu ward only got electricity during the last mile connectivity, a government initiative that saw many people connected to the national grid. Kiahiti and Gatune are two areas that have been worst hit. Many homesteads are still not connected, but the work is in progress. Lantern lamps and solar are common light sources in this side.
Pupils in the western side of Nachu ward have been performing poorly in school, owing to the fact that they can’t do their studies once dusk sets in. So provision of electricity to the villagers would be of greater value besides lighting up the villages.
