Fun facts about Ruiru
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Ruiru is about 20 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Ruiru
Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
From the “Location” section
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Before Kenya's independence, Ruiru was administered under the Nairobi City Council and referred to as the Western Rural District.
Ruiru
Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
From the “History” section
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Ruiru is home to the Tatu City Industrial Park, which hosts many factories.
Ruiru
Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2019, Ruiru's population was 490,120, making it the fourth-largest urban center in Kenya by population.
Ruiru
Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
From the “Population” section
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Two universities, Zetech University and Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, have their main campuses in Ruiru.
Ruiru
Kenya
Ruiru is a municipality and sub-county in Kiambu County, Kenya. It sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan region. According to the 2019 national population census, Ruiru was the 4th largest urban centre in Kenya by population.
From the “Education” section
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