About
Kiambu County lies in central Kenya, bordering Nairobi and forming part of the wider capital region. It is a county of farmland and plantations, where the rolling green slopes of the central highlands give way to coffee bushes and tea estates.
What the county is known for
- Coffee farming, one of the area's defining agricultural activities
- Tea plantations, which add to the landscape's patchwork of green
- Agriculture for the capital, as a key producing area serving the Nairobi region
What a visit offers
Kiambu suits travellers who want to see how farming shapes daily life close to a major city. Because it sits next to Nairobi, it is easy to reach from the capital and makes a practical day outing for those interested in rural landscapes, crops and the working side of Kenya's agriculture. Visitors who enjoy walking, photography or simply slowing down may find the countryside a welcome change of pace.
Plan your route with care. Much of the county is rural, so it helps to arrange transport in advance and to ask locally about access to particular estates or farms. Going with an interest in the agricultural economy, and an open mind about the rhythm of rural travel, will make the most of the trip.
