GEOGRAPHY

Nachu ward is in the larger Kiambu County, 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. Nachu ward lies on the border between territories of the Kikuyu and Maasai people.

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 development. Electricity, water, social amenities such as schools and hospitals, roads, security among others have been lacking. Most of the residents are landless and not endowed with significant means of gainful employment. Land prices have been low for a long time, and the population has been highly scattered.


However, with the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), Nachu ward is coming to life. Population is increasing because of the SGR, the modern road being constructed, tap water, police posts, schools, medical facilities and the improvement of feeder roads. Land prices are now up, and the prices are appreciating day and night.

ATTRACTIONS

Nachu ward has no shortage of attractions!

It provides the best view points to the steep escarpments of the Great Rift-Valley. The view is breathtaking, a kind of novelty.

The Njangiri caves also form an attraction in Nachu ward. There are two caves in the same site. The upper cave is bigger than the lower cave, hollow and most utilized. There is a hearth, an evidence that people meet for bonfire. The lower cave is serene, and less disturbed. It is said to have a leopard that guards it. The path leading to it is steeper and adventurous to navigate through.

There is also a less known attraction that is historically important for Nachu ward. It’s a hidden historical treasure. It’s a curvature of a bull hoof. It’s called ‘Ikinya’ in the native language, and there is a path leading to the treasure, overlooking the SGR, called ‘Njira ya Ikinya.’ It is rumored that long ago, stored in the memory of the residents, that a lion roared and cause the tamed animals to shake in fear in fear of the lion. One bull jumped over the fence and ran helter skelter, to escape the wrath of the lion.

Unfortunately, the bull ran in the way of the lion, and a life and death encounter ensured. The bull ran and tripped on a rock, leaving the mark of its hoof on that rock. It should be in the history books, but here, records are kept in the memories of the witnesses, and those who hear the original story before it is distorted.

The second and third SGR tunnels are found in Nachu Ward. It is a man made attraction, and many people are undertaking trails and nature walks day in day out, just to see the tunnels.

NACHU WARD

Way of Life

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Social Life

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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Economic Activities

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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Political Structure

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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