Thika

#175 among destinations in Kenya

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Thika is an industrial town and a major commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres, Northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, the greater Thika area comprising such residential areas such as Bendor estate, Maporomoko, Thika Greens, Thika Golden Pearl, Bahati Ridge, Thika Sports Club, among others, are within Murang'a County. Thika has a population of 279,429 which is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area. Its elevation is approximately 1,631 metres. ()

Alternative names: Population: 200 thous.Coordinates: 1°2'24"S, 37°4'25"E

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Thika – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Gretsa University, Mount Kenya University.

5.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
141 min walk • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a public university that is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika SuperHighway, off Exit 15.
1.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Gretsa University
44 min walk • Gretsa University is a private university in Thika Municipality in Kenya that provides certificate, diploma and degree programmes.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Mount Kenya University
18 min walk • Mount Kenya University is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. M.K.U is one of the largest private universities in Kenya, with a student body in excess of 52,000, in September 2015.