[3] The county borders Kirinyaga to the west, Kitui to the east, Tharaka Nithi to the north and Machakos to the south.
Embu County has four parliamentary constituencies, namely Runyenjes, Manyatta, Siakago and Mbeere South.
[3] According to 2019 Census, Protestantism is the Most Practiced denomination of Christianity in Embu County representing 37% of the Population.
Islam represented 0.48% of the Population while Hindu 0.02% The Main Spoken Languages in Embu County are Kiembu and Kimbeere.
*Demarcated as a special area to ensure complete coverage during census enumeration Source[8] Embu County slopes from North-West towards East and South-East with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere, Kianjiru, and Kiang'ombe which rise above the general height and slope.
Between Embu town and Thũci River lies an area with an altitude ranging from 910m to 1,525m above sea level.
[9] Rain received in the county is largely dependent on the altitude ranging as 640mm to as high as 1,495 mm per annum.
[citation needed]There was opening of 10 youth polytechnics: Mutuobare, Mbonzuki, Makawani, Kiamuringa, Munyori, Makima, Kibugu, Kamutu, Muvandori, and Kavutiri.
Education Bursary for the needy County students in secondary schools, youth polytechnics, tertiary institutions and universities.
The county has advertised for land on which to build youth polytechnics in Nembure, Gitare, Gatumbi and Kithimu.
This will largely boost the economy of Embu County by opening up the Local and International markets for all stakeholders especially for farmers to sell their produce online.
The sector comprises Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Research and Development sub-sectors.
Embu County has adhered to the Ministry of Health policy by providing subsidized services, which are affordable to the community.
Upgrading the existing facilities to offer expanded services has been in the forefront to meet community needs.
Embu County has four parliamentary constituencies, namely Runyenjes, Manyatta, Siakago and Mbeere South.
*Demarcated as a special area to ensure complete coverage during census enumeration Source[19] Embu County slopes from North-West towards East and South-East with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere, Kianjiru, and Kiang'ombe which rise above the general height and slope.
Between Embu town and Thũci River lies an area with an altitude ranging from 910m to 1,525m above sea level.
[9] Rain received in the county is largely dependent on the altitude ranging as 640mm to as high as 1,495 mm per annum.
[citation needed]There was opening of 10 youth polytechnics: Mutuobare, Mbonzuki, Makawani, Kiamuringa, Munyori, Makima, Kibugu, Kamutu, Muvandori, and Kavutiri.
Education Bursary for the needy County students in secondary schools, youth polytechnics, tertiary institutions and universities.
The county has advertised for land on which to build youth polytechnics in Nembure, Gitare, Gatumbi and Kithimu.
This will largely boost the economy of Embu County by opening up the Local and International markets for all stakeholders especially for farmers to sell their produce online.
The sector comprises Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Research and Development sub-sectors.
Embu County has adhered to the Ministry of Health policy by providing subsidized services, which are affordable to the community.
Upgrading the existing facilities to offer expanded services has been in the forefront to meet community needs.
The County heavily relies on Agriculture as the source of livelihood for its people and also as the main economic activity.
[15] Tourism is a key sub-sector that has a high potential in the county for both local and international tourists.
The major dams that generate hydroelectric power for the Country are partly in Embu County.
[citation needed] Five of the seven forks dams are in Embu County and they have been sighted as ideal for water sports such as kayaking.
Embu County plans to put up tented camps in Mwea National Reserve.