Laikipia County

The brief

About Laikipia County

Laikipia County is located in central Kenya, bordering Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Baringo counties. Rumuruti is the county headquarters while Nanyuki is the main commercial centre. The county features grasslands, forests, rivers and semi-arid plains. Agriculture, ranching, wildlife conservation and tourism drive the economy, supported by wheat, barley, potatoes, dairy farming and horticulture. Conservancies such as Ol Pejeta have made Laikipia a leading conservation destination. The county is culturally diverse and has evolved into a centre for sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism. Laikipia Sub-Counties are:

Laikipia Central Laikipia East Laikipia North Laikipia West Nyahururu

Population

518,560

Male (54%)

279,675

Female (54%)

279,755

Area

9,508 km²

Sub-counties

5

Capital

Rumuruti