Embu County
Embu County | |
|---|---|
| Motto: The Land of Opportunities | |
Location in Kenya | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Embu |
| Other towns | Runyenjes Kiritiri |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Cecily Mutitu Mbarire |
| • Deputy Governor | Justus Kinyua Mugo |
| • Senator | Alexander Munyi |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,821 km2 (1,089 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 608,599 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Total | $4.499 billion (22nd)(2024) |
| • Per Capita | $7,011 (2024) (7th) |
| GDP (NOMINAL) | |
| • Total | $1.510 billion (2022) (22nd) |
| • Per Capita | $2,353 (2024) (7th) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2024) | 0.650 (6th) - medium |
| Website | embu.go.ke |
Embu County is a county in the Mt Kenya region in Kenya. As of 2024 its estimated population is 608,599. The county borders Kirinyaga to the west, Kitui to the east, Tharaka Nithi to the north and Machakos to the south. The county occupies an area of 2,821 km2. The county is home to the Aembu and Mbeere ethnic communities, with a smaller Akamba population. Its capital and largest town is Embu.