Ruiru, Kenya

Kiambu County · Kenya

Ruiru is a large city in Kiambu County, Kenya with a population of 490,120. Elevation: 5,023 ft (1,531 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

490,120 Population 129,319/sq mi density

5,023 ft Elevation 1,531 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

29.3 in Annual Rain

Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Ruiru

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. The name Ruiru is of the Kikuyu origin and possibly relates to the black cotton soil that is found in most parts of Ruiru.

People

Population490,120

Density129,319/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain29.3 in/yr

Sunny Days340/yr

Elevation5,023 ft (1,531 m)

Population	490,120
Population Density	129,319 / sq mi
Elevation	5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Coordinates	-1.1467°, 36.9609°
Timezone	Africa/Nairobi
Country	🇰🇪 Kenya
State / Province	Kiambu County
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruiru

Ruiru is a large city in Kenya (Kiambu County) with a population of 490,120. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet (1,531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Climate in Ruiru

Ruiru has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20.4°C / 69°F	14.2° / 26.6°	60.6
Feb	21°C / 70°F	14.1° / 28°	38.5
Mar	21.6°C / 71°F	15.1° / 28.1°	75.3
Apr	20.8°C / 69°F	15.6° / 26.1°	126.2
May	19.8°C / 68°F	14.7° / 24.9°	102.6
Jun	18.4°C / 65°F	13° / 23.7°	26.8
Jul	17.7°C / 64°F	11.8° / 23.6°	10.5
Aug	18.2°C / 65°F	12.5° / 24°	18.2
Sep	19.6°C / 67°F	13° / 26.3°	18.5
Oct	20.6°C / 69°F	14.6° / 26.6°	47.6
Nov	20.4°C / 69°F	15.4° / 25.4°	127.7
Dec	20.3°C / 69°F	14.9° / 25.7°	85.6

Ruiru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	66.4°F
	23% above Kenya avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	129,319/sq mi
Coordinates	-1.1467°N, 36.9609°W
Timezone	Africa/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below Kenya avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 8.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 16, 2024.

Jul 16, 2024	7 km NW of Magadi, Kenya	M4.6	114 km
Apr 17, 2012	38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya	M4.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (67 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Suswa	Shield	2,356 m (7,730 ft)	Unknown	67 km
Olkaria	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	1770	79 km
Eburru, Ol Doinyo	Complex	2,856 m (9,370 ft)	Unknown	99 km
Nyambeni Hills	Shield	750 m (2,461 ft)	Unknown	183 km
Chyulu Hills	Volcanic field	2,188 m (7,178 ft)	1855	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
February	69°F (20°C)	1.8 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
April	69°F (20°C)	8.9 in	Wettest
May	67°F (20°C)	6.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
July	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
November	67°F (20°C)	6.4 in
December	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in

Ruiru has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Ruiru

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Gretsa University	University	-	,
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	University	-	Visit →
karatina_disabled_technical_college	College	-	,
Mount Kenya University	College	-	,
Mt. Kenya University Graduation Pavilion	University	-	,
Nyanduma Polytechnic	College	-	,
PAUSTI	University	-	,
Technology house.(Hall 7)	College	-	,
Thika Institute Of Business Studies	College	-	,
Thika Technical Training Institute	College	-	,

Schools in Ruiru

194+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
New Light Academy	-	-	-	-
Wendani Topmark Academy	-	-	-	-
AA of Kenya Driving School	-	-	-	-
Wendani Junior Academy	-	-	-	-
Kahawa West Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mercies Academy	-	-	-	-
Kiambu Road Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mt. Laverna Academy	-	-	-	-
Baraka Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Sukari Presbyterian Senior School	-	-	-	-
Victorian Girls High School	-	-	-	-
Mount Laverna Academy	-	-	-	-
Kwang'ethe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology	-	-	-	-
Murera Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Mutundu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Prison'S Training Makuyu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Tatu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Gitothua Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Pri Special Unit Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Githunguru Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Matopeni Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
St. George'S Pri	-	-	-	-
Githurai Pefa Church Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Githurai Pefa Church Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Githurai Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Garrison Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Githurai Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Star Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Secondary School	-	-	-	-
St Kizito Vocational Training Institute	-	-	-	-
Kihunguro Technical Training Institute	-	-	-	-
Ndiini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwiki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwihoko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwangethe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kimbo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gatong,Ora Primary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Primaryson'S Training Makuyu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gitothua Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguru Primary School	-	-	-	-
Matopeni Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. George'S Primary	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githurai Primary School - Special Unit	-	-	-	-
Githurai Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Garrison Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kenyatta University Primary School	-	-	-	-
Rurii Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kumura Primary School	-	-	-	-
Thome Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ndiini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwiki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwihoko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwangethe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kimbo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gatong,Ora Primary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Primaryson'S Training Makuyu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gitothua Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguru Primary School	-	-	-	-
Matopeni Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. George'S Primary	-	-	-	-
The Search School Primary	-	-	-	-
School of Enginnering	-	-	-	-
School of Economics	-	-	-	-
Graduate School	-	-	-	-
Thika Road Academy Primary School	-	-	-	-
Clay City Secondary School	-	-	-	-
KBA Primary School	-	-	-	-
Zetech University	-	-	-	-
Danjose Academy	-	-	-	-
Gracefield	-	-	-	-
Focus Academy	-	-	-	-
Tatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gatongora Primary ECDE	-	-	-	-
New Light Academy	-	-	-	-
Wendani Topmark Academy	-	-	-	-
AA of Kenya Driving School	-	-	-	-
Wendani Junior Academy	-	-	-	-
Chestnut School(Formerly Ivy Schools)	-	-	-	-
Kahawa West Primary School	-	-	-	-
Bristar girls high school	-	-	-	-
Mercies Academy	-	-	-	-
Kiambu Road Primary School	-	-	-	-
Juja Preparatory School	-	-	-	-
Mt. Laverna Academy	-	-	-	-
Baraka Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Sukari Presbyterian Senior School	-	-	-	-
Victorian Girls High School	-	-	-	-
Mount Laverna Academy	-	-	-	-
St. Anne's Lifred School	-	-	-	-
Kwang'ethe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology	-	-	-	-
Juja Preparatory School	-	-	-	-
Ruera Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Murera Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Mutundu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Oakland Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Jacaranda Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Ngewe Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Prison'S Training Makuyu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Tatu Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Gitothua Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Pri Special Unit Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Githunguru Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Matopeni Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
St. George'S Pri	-	-	-	-
Kigwe Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Kalimoni Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Thiririka Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
St. Paul Gachororo Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Gachororo Special Unit Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Gachororo Pri Sch	-	-	-	-
Victory Outreach Adult Church Adult Ed Centre	-	-	-	-
Githurai Pefa Church Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Kamiti Maximum Primarymaryson Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Githurai Pefa Church Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Kamiti Maximum Primarymaryson Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Githurai Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Juja Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Gachororo Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Juja Township Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kamiti Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Garrison Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Githurai Mixed Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Girls Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Juja Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Juja Township Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Star Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Secondary School	-	-	-	-
St Kizito Vocational Training Institute	-	-	-	-
Kihunguro Technical Training Institute	-	-	-	-
Mary Immaculate Kiamumbi Primary	-	-	-	-
Ndiini Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwiki Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mwihoko Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwangethe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kimbo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kiratina Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kwihota Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gatong,Ora Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ruera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Murera Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mutundu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Oakland Primary School	-	-	-	-
Jacaranda Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ngewe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Primaryson'S Training Makuyu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Tatu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gitothua Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguri Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githunguru Primary School	-	-	-	-
Matopeni Primary School	-	-	-	-
Ruiru Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. George'S Primary	-	-	-	-
Kigwe Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kalimoni Primary School	-	-	-	-
Thiririka Primary School	-	-	-	-
St. Paul Gachororo Primary School	-	-	-	-
Gachororo Special Unit Primary School	-	-	-	-
Roysambu Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Primary School	-	-	-	-
Mahiga Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kamiti Primary School	-	-	-	-
Githurai Primary School - Special Unit	-	-	-	-
Githurai Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kahawa Garrison Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kenyatta University Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ruiru

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Zoza Radio	bongo flava, genge	MP3
AT254 Online Radio	-	AAC 192 kbps
Juja FM	-	MP3
At254 Radio	-	AAC 192 kbps
George Jones	-	MP3
Heaven FM Radio	-	MP3
Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi	-	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ruiru

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Athletics Museum
Karen Blixen Museum
Kenya National Archives
Nairobi Gallery
Nairobi National Museum
Nairobi Railway Museum
The Judiciary Museum
Uhuru Park Museum

Libraries in Ruiru

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Book Shop		0.0
Book Shop		0.0
British Council Kenya		0.0
British Council Kenya		0.0
Child piece Library		0.0
Child piece Library		0.0
Chiromo Library		0.0
Christ the King Library		0.0
Christ the King Library		0.0
DRSRS library		0.0
DRSRS library		0.0
G.A.A. Kibera Community Library		0.0
G.A.A. Kibera Community Library		0.0
Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library		0.0
Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library		0.0
JKUAT Karen Library		0.0
JKUAT Library		0.0
JKUAT Library		0.0
JKUAT Library		0.0
JKUAT Library		0.0
Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library		0.0
Katanas Library		0.0
Katanas Library		0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services		0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services		0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika		0.0
Kenya National Library Services-Thika		0.0
Kenya Power Library		0.0
Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library		0.0
Kenyatta University Post Mordern Library		0.0
Kibera Library		0.0
Kibera Library		0.0
Kibera Town Center Library		0.0
Kibera Town Center Library		0.0
Library Block		0.0
Library Block		0.0
Mathare Community Youth Resource Center		0.0
Mathare Community Youth Resource Center		0.0
McMillan Library		0.0
McMillan Library		0.0
McMillan Library		0.0
McMillan Library		0.0
McMillan Library		0.0
MYSA		0.0
MYSA		0.0
National Library Kenya		0.0
Shofco		0.0
Shofco		0.0
Slin Muradi		0.0
Slin Muradi		0.0
SLUM CODE		0.0
SLUM CODE		0.0
St Elizabeth Library		0.0
St Elizabeth Library		0.0
St. John Library		0.0
St. John Library		0.0
Strathmore University Library		0.0
unknown video library		0.0
unknown video library		0.0
Why not youth group		0.0
Why not youth group		0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruiru

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
26
Adam's Arcade Market
Adam's Arcade Market
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Area2
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Ayany market area
Bahati Shopping Center
Burma Market
Buru Buru Shopping Center
Buru Buru Shopping Center
City Council Stalls
City Market
City Park Market
Felma Shopping Center
Felma Shopping Center
Fig Tree Fresh Food Market - Ngara
Fig Tree Shopping Centre
flora okumba
flora okumba
Gachoire Market
Gakungu Shopping Centre
Gateway
Gateway
Gatundu Market
Gatunyu
Gigiri shopping center
Gikomba Market
Gikomba Market
Gitamaiyu Shopping Centre
Githiga Market
Githurai Market
Githurai Open Market
Githurai Open Market
Goat Market
Gorge Opondo
Gorge Opondo
Gumba
Gumba
Gumba market
Gumba Market
Gumba Market
Gumba market
Hazina Market Village
Hot zone at gumba market
Hot zone at gumba market
Iriaini Market
Jericho Market
Jua Kali Market
Juja Market
Kadogo Soko
Kadogo Soko
Kaguko Centre
Kagwe Market
Kahawa Farmers City Council Market
Kampala
Kampala
Kangangi Market
Kangangi Market
Kangemi Market
Kangundo Road Market
Kangundo Road Market
Karambee market
Karambee market
Karanja market
Karatina Shopping Centre
Kariobangi North County Market
Kariobangi North County Market
Kariokor Market
Kariokor Market
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kawangware Market
Kensup Market Stalls
Kenyatta Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kenyatta Road-Thika Road Junction Market
Kiambu Market
Kiamutisya
Kiamutisya
kibera 42 market
kihara Modern Market
kihara Modern Market
kihara Modern Market
Kika Stalls
Kika Stalls
KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET
KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET
Kogo Village Market
Korogocho Market
Korogocho Market
Korogocho Open Air Market
Laini Saba Market
Lavington shopping center
Maasai market
Maasai market
Makina Market
Manygro Urban Agriculture
Manygro Urban Agriculture
Market
Mau Mau road
Mau Mau road
Maziwa Market
Maziwa Market
Mbale
Mbale
Miguta Shopping Centre
Mlango kubwa market
Mlango kubwa market
Mlango Kubwa Market
Mlango Kubwa Market
Mlango kubwa market
Mlango kubwa market
Mlango kubwa stage market
Mlango kubwa stage market
Motorbrix
Motorbrix
Mugumoini Open Air market
Mugumoini Open Air market
Mum njoru market
Mum njoru market
Muratina street
Muratina street
Mureithi market
Mureithi market
Muthaiga Shopping Centre
Muthurwa Market
Muthurwa Market
Muthurwa Market
N/Kabete/Posta Market
N/Kabete/Posta Market
N/Kabete/Posta Market
Nairobi Stadium Open Air Market
NCC stalls mlango kubwa
NCC stalls mlango kubwa
Ndumberi Dairies Riabai
Ndumberi Dairies Riabai
New Uthiru Market
New Uthiru Market
New Uthiru Market
Ngara Nyayo Market
Ngara Nyayo Market
Ngara Stalls
Ngenya Centre
Niko's market
Niko's market
Nyayo Market
Odyssy Plaza
Odyssy Plaza
Ongata Rongai Open Air Market
Open air market
Open air market
Open air market
Open air market
Open Air Market
Open Air Market
Othaya Market
Othaya Market
Pangani Auction Centre
Riabai Shopping Centre
Roadside
Roadside
Rosemart Supermarket
Rosemart Supermarket
Ruii Centre
Rwaka Market
Rwaka Market
Rwaka Market
Security light
Security light
Snack market
Snack market
Snack market around mlango kubwa
Snack market around mlango kubwa
Soko Mjinga Open Air Market
T Area
T Area
The Nairobi Farmers
The Nairobi Farmers
The Nairobi Farmers
Tina Groceries
Tina Groceries
Toi Market
Toll Station Shopping Center
Toll Station Shopping Center
U-Shop Shopping Centre & Matatu Stage
Uhuru Market
Uhuru Market
Uhuru Market
Uhuru Market
Umoja One Market
Wakulima Market
Wakulima Market
Wakulima Market
Wangige Market
Wapewape market
Wapewape market
Westlands Commercial Centre
Westlands Curio Market
Westlands Curio Market
Westlands Market
Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Witheithie Market
Witheithie Market
Witheithie New Market
Wood market
Wood market

Restaurants in Ruiru

45 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1759 Spiral Lounge

3S Gardens Ruiru

AUSTINO FISH AND HOTEL

Backyard Bar

Black Rhino Restaurant

Bobs Place

C. E. O Joint Club & Restaurant

Comfy Inn

Cyber Inn

Eastern Mess

Fahari point restaurant

Food outlet

food outlet

Green Spot Gardens

Hamburger Resturant

Hotel Dedamax

KUCC RESTAURANT

Landmark Gardens

Legends Grill

Marks Lounge

Masala Bistro

Membley Resort

Mseries

Mugumo Restaurant

New M and K Restaurant

Old Library Tuckshop

Palm Shade

Pause Restaurant

Plateau Breeze Club

Rainbow Ruiru Resort

Sarafina's Club 254

Serengeti Gardens

Shawals Deli

Sz Food outlet

Tam Tamu Prestige Court

Tamu Tamu Restaurant

Tavern Gardens

The Velar Lounge

Tree Shade Restaurant

tuck shop

Vipe Fun Park-Ruiru

Wakalucy Fish Palace

Western Mess

Cafes in Ruiru

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caleb Cafe

Ritz Cafe

Science ComplexFood outlet

Monuments in Ruiru

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kenyatta university environmental club

KUNEC Monument

The Kenyatta University Graduate School

Warbugia Ugandensis(Muthiga)

Clinics in Ruiru

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bloom Dhahabu Cancer Centre

Equity Afia Githurai

Helpers Health Services

Jekam Medical Centre

Kahawa Health Centre

Lucin Medical Center

Makini Clinic

Ruiru Health Clinic

Dentists in Ruiru

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baraka Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Ruiru

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Githurai Railway Station

Kahawa West Railway Station

Kenyatta University

Membley/ Gitambaya

Ruiru

Ruiru Railway Station

Bus Stations in Ruiru

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station

Corner Station

KE #1719266669

Kenyatta University Stage Bus Bay

Kwa Kairu Stage

Ruiru stage

Gas Stations in Ruiru

37 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amikev Petrol Station

ASTROL

Classics

Delta Service Station – Thika Road Weighbridge.

Engen Kahawa Sukari

KE #1500112254

KE #1500201071

KE #1500201072

KE #1736948090

Moonstar Filling Point

National Oil

National oil

national oil

Ola

OLA Energy

OLA energy

Pizza Inn Delta

Regnol Ruiru Toll Petrol Station

Rubis

Servco Filling Station

Shell

Shell - Eastern By-pass - Ruiru

Shell - Ruiru

Shell Kahawa Sukari

Tosha

Tosha Petrol Station

Total

Total Energies Ruiru Junction

Wesco

Banks in Ruiru

13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co - Operative Bank Githurai

Equity Bank

Equity Bank Agent

Family Bank Ruiru

Family Bank-Githurai

Githurai Cooperative

Githurai Family Bank

Kenya Commercial Bank

National Bank-Ruiru

National Bank, KU

Postbank Githurai Branch

Shopping Malls in Ruiru

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adva Mall

Spur Mall

Toll Station Shopping Center

Unicity Mall

Gyms in Ruiru

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kenyatta University Gymnasium

La Roca

Martianda

Muscle Beach Gym Kasarani

Breweries in Ruiru

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brew Bistro Lounge
Brew Bistro Lounge
Tusker House
Tusker House

Stadiums & Teams in Ruiru

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Ruiru

33 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport	NBO	Large Airport
Moi Air Base	-	Medium Airport
Nairobi Wilson Airport	WIL	Medium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield	-	Small Airport
Athi River Airport	-	Small Airport
Barton's Naivasha Airport	-	Small Airport
Bobs Harries Airport	-	Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport	-	Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport	-	Small Airport
Embu Airport	-	Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport	-	Small Airport
Green Park Airport	-	Small Airport
Ilkek Airport	-	Small Airport
Kajiado Airport	-	Small Airport
Kedong Airport	-	Small Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport	-	Small Airport
Kijabe Airport	-	Small Airport
Kongoni Airport	-	Small Airport
Kongoni Game Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Limuru Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Loldia Airport	-	Small Airport
Longonot Fair Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lubarra Airport	-	Small Airport
Malinda Estate Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Manyatta Airport	-	Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport	-	Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Orly Airpark	-	Small Airport
Oserian Naivasha Airport	-	Small Airport
Oserongoni Airport	-	Small Airport
Sirocco Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Talu Airport	-	Small Airport
Wanguru (Thiba) Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Ruiru

6 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Kamiti Post Office
Kenyatta University Post Office
Kenyatta University Post Office
Post Office, Juja branch
Ruiru Post Office
Ruiru Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ruiru

111 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AAR Healthcare Williamson Outpatient Centre
AAR Williamsom Health Centre
access afya clinic
Aga Khan Ridgeways Medical Centre
Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre
Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre
AIC Zion Medical Clinic
Al- Gadhir Medical Clinic
Alter Care Limited
Beyond Zero CBO Soweto
Beyond Zero Community Clinic
Beyond Zero Community Clinic
Beyond Zero Community Clinic
Beyond Zero Community Clinic, Raila
Bliss Medical HealthCare
Bloom Dhahabu Cancer Centre
blue cross rehab centre
Careville Wellness Centre
Chandaria Clinic Shofco
Chinese Clinic
clinic
clinic
Clinic 40 Jesus Medical Clinic
Community Mobilizer
Comprehensive Care Centre
Dan's medical center
DESLAN CHEMIST
Dr Harun A. Otieno FACC
Ebenezer Clinic and Chemist
Equity Afia Githurai
Equity Afia Medical Centre- Kahawa West
fema medical clinic
FHOK- Family Care Medical Centre
Frepals Nursing Home
Gemkam Medical Clinic
German Medical Center
Gilead Medical Centre
Glorious Chemist and Clinic
Grace Chemist and Clinic
Grace medical clinic
Helpers Health Services
Herbal Clinic
Hope Medical Clinic
Huruma Lions Health Center
Imara Clinic
Imara Clinic
IncusEar Hearing and E.N.T Centre
Iran Medical Clinic
Jekam Medical Centre
Joy Medical Clinic
Kahawa Health Centre
Keza Health Care Services
Kianda 42 Dispensary Beyond Zero
Kianda Medical Center
Kibera LVCT Health Dream Centre
Kibera Soweto M-Afya Health Centre
Kigen Bartilol
Kinani Medical & Dental Clinic
Kisembo Medical Clinic
Kishep Medical Centre and Dental Clinic
Kwa Kioko Clinic
Laser Stone & Endoscopy Centre
Lazawil Medical Clinic
Lea Toto Community (Mukuru Reuben)
Lucin Medical Center
Makadara Health Centre
Makini Clinic
Mary Medical clinic
Mediplan Clinic Ltd Health Care Consultants
Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC)
MSF
Mt. Kenya Chemist and Clinic
Mtaani VCT
Mukami's Clinic
Nairobi Outpatient Centre Ltd
Nakhayo Medical Clinic
Okoa Medical Clinic
Pathway International
Plainsview Dispensary
Pona Medical Centre
Precise Diagnostic Imaging
Prof Josephat A O Mulimba
Rays of Hope Medical Clinic
Redeemed Gospel Church Clinic
Riruta Health Centre
Rosade Medical Clinic
Royal Clinic
Ruiru Health Clinic
Seme Medical Clinic
Senye Clinic
Senye Medical Clinic and Laboratory
Shachif Health Unit
Shofco Shinning Hope for Communities
Silanga Dispensary
St Elizabeth Medical Clinic
St Emmaculate James
St Knight Medical Clinic
St Knight Medical Clinic
St Mac's Clinic
St. Florence Medical Clinic
Stahi Medical Clinic
Taiba
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Tumaini Medical Clinic
UBAMA CHEMIST AND CLINIC
Universe Medical Clinic
Uzima Chemist
Uzima2 clinic
Villa Medical Centre
Vips Health Services
Vital Solution Elevation Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruiru

97 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ACK St Simon Kiamumbi
ACK St. Andrews Zimmerman
ACK St. Mathews Church
AIC
AIC
Apostolic Faith Church Kiamumbi
Apostolic Gospel Revival Church Kiamumbi
Calvary Chapel Githurai
Calvary Chapel Githurai
CITAM Clay City
CITAM Clay City
Consolata Catholic Church Maziwa
Deliverance Church Muirigo
Deliverance Church Muirigo
Deliverance Church Ruiru
Deliverance Church Ruiru
Deliverance Church Ruiru
Deliverance Church Ruiru
End Time Liberation Ministries
End Time Liberation Ministries
Githurai Kimbo P.E.F.A Church
Githurai Kimbo P.E.F.A Church
Good News Church
Good News Church
Grace Community Centre
Grace Community Centre
Healing and Restoration Centre
Healing and Restoration Centre
Holy Mother of God
Holy Mother of God
House Of Transformation Kasarani
House Of Transformation Kasarani
Joy Family Church Juja
Kahawa Baracks
Kahawa Barracks Mosque
Kahawa Sukari ACK Church
Kahawa Sukari ACK Church
Kahawa Sukari Baptist Church
Kahawa Sukari Baptist Church
Kahawa Sukari Deliverance Church
Kahawa Sukari Deliverance Church
Kahawa Sukari PCEA Church
Kahawa Sukari PCEA Church
Kamwaki - Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kenhut SDA church
Kenhut SDA church
KU Catholic Curch
KU Catholic Curch
KU Mosque
KU Seventh Day Church
KU Seventh Day Church
Main Church
Main Church
Mugumo Catholic Church
Naioth Ministries Wendani Worship Centre
Naioth Ministries Wendani Worship Centre
P. C. E. A Ruiru Town Church
P. C. E. A Ruiru Town Church
PCEA Kahawa Farmers Church
PCEA Kahawa Station Church
PCEA Kahawa Station Church
PCEA Kasarani Chiiko Church
PEFA Church Thika Road
PEFA Church Thika Road
Place of Worship
Place of Worship
Psals Church Wendani
Psals Church Wendani
Redeemed Gospel church RGC
Redeemed Gospel church RGC
Ruiru Happy Church
Ruiru Happy Church
Ruiru Mosque
Seventh Day Aventist Church Kahawa Sukari
Seventh Day Aventist Church Kahawa Sukari
ST AUGUSTINE PARISH - JUJA
St Francis
St Francis
St Francis Catholic Church St Claire Parish
St Francis Catholic Church St Claire Parish
St. Dominic Catholic
St. Dominic Catholic
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Teresa Catholic Church
St. Teresa Catholic Church
St.Thomas of Acquinas
St.Thomas of Acquinas
Temple of Dawn, name:en=Wat Arun Ratchawararam
The Most High God Ministries
The Most High God Ministries
The Tabernacle of David
The Tabernacle of David
Thika Road Community Chapel
WENDANI COMMUNITY CHAPEL
WENDANI COMMUNITY CHAPEL
Zion Road Indepent Baptise Church

Quick Facts

Timezone

Africa/Nairobi

Around Ruiru

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	51
Hospitals	3
Pharmacies	1
Restaurants	31
Cafes	1
Bars	18
Supermarkets	16
Banks	6
Hotels	2
Parks	1
Police Stations	1
Places of Worship	9

Things to See Near Ruiru

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)

• KU Campanille

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital	Nairobi
Population	51,393,010
Area	582,650 km²
GDP (USD)	$107,500,884,685
GDP per capita	$1,943
HDI	0.601
Life expectancy	63.7 years
Internet users	35.0%
Urban population	31.6%
Currency	KES (Shilling)
Languages	English, Swahili
Calling code	+254
TLD	.ke
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
May 1	Labour Day	Labour Day
Jun 1	Madaraka Day	Madaraka Day
Oct 10	Mazingira Day	Mazingira Day
Oct 20	Mashujaa Day	Mashujaa Day
Dec 12	Jamhuri Day	Jamhuri Day
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 26	Boxing Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruiru

What is the population of Ruiru?

Ruiru has a population of 490,120 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 129,319 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruiru?

Ruiru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

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