Embu County
Embu County | |
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| Motto: The Land of Opportunities | |
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| Country |  Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Embu |
| Other towns | Runyenjes, Siakago, 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 | 215.7/km2 (558.8/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 eastern Mt Kenya region in Kenya. As of 2024, its estimated population was 608,599, making it the 37th-most populous county in Kenya. 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 ethnic community. Its capital and largest town is Embu. Other urban centers include Runyenjes, Kiritiri and Siakago.
Embu County is one of the most economically stable counties in Kenya. Embu has the highest literacy rate in Kenya (94%), 5th highest human development index, 7th largest GDP per capita and the 4th lowest poverty rates in Kenya. Embu county is divided into 20 electoral wards and 4 constituencies: Runyenjes, Manyatta, Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituency.