years.
Metal Works
Chemical Industries
Coffee Farming
Tea Farming
Mt-Kenya University
Jomo Kenyatta University
Gretsa University
st-John Kilimambogo Teachers Training College
Success Professionals Institute.
Geography
Stone Cutting Industry & Art works
The town is located on a gentle plain before the ascent into the central highlands. Small valleys are present on the Western and Northern edges following the Chania and Thika Rivers that have waterfalls and meet on the North Western edge of the town. The climate is moderate tropical with sunshine most of the year round and typical average temperatures of 25°C during the day with the hottest period in January & February leading to the long rains and the coldest in July after. The "long rains" season occurs from March/April to May/June. The "short rains" season occurs from October to November/December
