Plots, houses and land for sale in Kyeni North.

Kyeni North ward is one of the six wards in Runyenjes Constituency, a fast growing area in Embu County, Kenya. This report covers geographical, demographic, economic and infrastructural aspects of this area with focus on real estate and recent developments.

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Geographical and Administrative Overview.

Runyenjes Constituency was established in 1988 and is one of the four constituencies in Embu County. It has six wards: Kyeni North, Kyeni South, Kagaari North, Kagaari South, Central and Gaturi North. Kyeni North is located within Runyenjes division of Embu County. Geographically Runyenjes is 150 km from Nairobi and 75 km from Mt. Kenya at an altitude of 1500m above sea level.

The constituency has an area of 153.4km² but some sources indicate 291km². Runyenjes has a diverse topography with highlands and lowlands sloping from North-West to East and South-East. The area has scenic views with densely wooded hills, gentle valleys, flowing streams, rivers, waterfalls and small scale farms.

Demographic Profile.

Population.

Runyenjes Constituency has been growing moderately over the years:

2009 Census: 142,360 residents.
Recent estimates: 154,027 residents.

The population density is approximately 488.7 people per km² making it the 53rd most populated constituency out of 1008 in Kenya. The gender distribution is slightly female with 72,390 females and 69,970 males, a gender index of 1.03.

For Kyeni North ward the population is 21,546 residents, 10,380 males and 11,166 females.The constituency has 37,421 households with an average of 3.80 persons per household. Voter registration data indicates 88,254 registered voters, a politically active community.

Economic Activities.

The economy of Kyeni North and Runyenjes Constituency is agricultural with several key aspects:

Tea and coffee are the main cash crops and source of income for local farmers.
Dairy farming is another major economic activity in the area.
Subsistence farming is widespread and supports household food security.
Small scale industries are around tea processing factories.

This is facilitated by the area’s climate and soil which is suitable for tea on higher elevations and coffee in middle altitude zones.

Land and Property Prices.

There is limited real estate information for Kyeni North but Runyenjes Constituency has some data:

For Sale: 1/8 Acre Plots, Embu in Kyeni North-Land Prices.

A 2021 land listing gives an idea of rural property prices:

15 acres of agricultural land at Ksh 1,000,000 per acre (approximately $8,800 USD per acre at current exchange rates).
6 km from the tarmac road.
River frontage, flat topography and loamy soils suitable for agriculture.
Near social amenities like public transport, schools, hospital, police post and electricity.

Land prices will vary with:

Distance to Runyenjes town center.
Road access.
Water availability.
Electricity connectivity.
Topography.

Recent Infrastructure Development.

Kyeni North and Runyenjes Constituency has seen some infrastructure development in recent years:

Water Supply Enhancement.

The Runyenjes Water Supply Project is a major infrastructure investment:

Total cost: Ksh 1,770,233,941 (approximately $15.6 million USD).
Water source: Thuci River, 12.2km inside Mt. Kenya Forest.
Service area: 25 sub-locations.
Components: diversion weir, intake chambers, treatment works and distribution network.
Implemented by Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA).
Expected benefits: improved health outcomes, reduced waterborne diseases and economic benefits.

Transportation.

Road works include:

Periodic maintenance of A9 Kieni-Rukuriri Road in Runyenjes Urban Centre.
Implemented by Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
Connectivity to nearby towns and markets.

Education and Health.

Education in Runyenjes Constituency:

Primary and secondary schools in all the wards.
Education contributes to literacy and skills development.

Health facilities are developing:

Public health facilities serving the community.
Private clinics supplementing the healthcare system.

Political.

Runyenjes Constituency has been represented by:

Current MP: Eric Muchangi Karemba.
Previous MPs: Martin Nyaga Wambora, Cecily Mutitu Mbarire and others from different political parties over the years.

Kyeni North as one of the six wards has representation at the county assembly level.

Challenges and Outlook.

Despite the progress, the area still faces:

Historical road network concerns.
Periodic water supply challenges being addressed by the new water project.
Healthcare facility upgrades needed.
Education quality concerns from historical assessments.

Conclusion.

Kyeni North ward in Runyenjes Constituency is an agricultural area with ongoing infrastructure development especially in water supply. The area is rural but experiencing urbanization and development pressure. Land prices are relatively affordable compared to urban areas of Kenya and offer investment opportunities especially for agricultural projects. The constituency has scenic landscape, agricultural productivity and ongoing infrastructure development and is poised for growth but addressing the persistent challenges of road network, healthcare and education is key to sustainable growth.

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