19-464: Syokimau is a residential area in the west of Machakos County , Kenya , just south of Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport . The place is named after the legendary Akamba medicine woman Prophetess Syokimau . Syokimau Prophesied the coming of the white people to Kenya and also prophesied the construction of the Mombasa to Kisumu railway line. In her prophecy she said she could see people of
38-695: A castle which was left behind by Christian missionaries. This castle is now a museum. Kwanthanze Secondary School, which is also found in Machakos County, is famous for its volleyball championship in the country. Universities and colleges within Machakos County include Machakos University , Scott Christian University , South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), St. Paul's University, Kenya Institute of Management, African Training Center for Research and Technology, Century Park College, Machakos Institute of Technology , Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Machakos campus and Machakos Technical Training Institute for
57-637: A castle which was left behind by Christian missionaries. This castle is now a museum. Kwanthanze Secondary School, which is also found in Machakos County, is famous for its volleyball championship in the country. Universities and colleges within Machakos County include Machakos University , Scott Christian University , South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), St. Paul's University, Kenya Institute of Management, African Training Center for Research and Technology, Century Park College, Machakos Institute of Technology , Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Machakos campus and Machakos Technical Training Institute for
76-676: A different colour emanating from kisuani, the modern day port of Mombasa and carrying fire in their pockets which was later to be understood as white people in vessels carrying matchboxes and guns. She prophesied seeing a long snake, whose head was in the Indian Ocean and the tail was in Lake Victoria. Administratively, most of Syokimau falls within Syokimau/Mlolongo ward in Mavoko Constituency of Machakos County . In November 2012,
95-1067: A new Machakos City and its proximity to Nairobi County to boost output in the economy. Stats for the county Source: USAid Kenya The county has eight constituencies: Northern regions of Machakos County are within Greater Nairobi which consists of 4 out of 47 counties in Kenya, but the area generates about 60% of the nation's wealth. Urbanisation by county within Nairobi Metro Source: OpenDataKenya Poverty level by county Source: OpenDataKenya Worldbank Urbanisation by county in South Eastern Kenya Source: OpenDataKenya Poverty level by county Source: OpenDataKenya Worldbank 1°30′S 37°15′E / 1.500°S 37.250°E / -1.500; 37.250 Kabaa High School Machakos County
114-520: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Machakos County Machakos County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya , which came into being as part of the devolved system of governance occasioned by the 2010 constitution of Kenya. The county's administrative headquarters are in Machakos Town, which is the largest town in the county. The county had a population of 1,421,932 as of 2019. The county borders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to
133-482: Is mostly practiced with maize and drought-resistant crops such as sorghum and millet being grown due to the area's semi-arid state. The county also plays host to the open air market concept with major market days where large amounts of produce are traded. Fruits, vegetables and other food stuffs like maize and beans are sold in these markets. The county is banking on projects such as the Konza Technology City ,
152-419: Is mostly practiced with maize and drought-resistant crops such as sorghum and millet being grown due to the area's semi-arid state. The county also plays host to the open air market concept with major market days where large amounts of produce are traded. Fruits, vegetables and other food stuffs like maize and beans are sold in these markets. The county is banking on projects such as the Konza Technology City ,
171-407: Is one of the 47 counties of Kenya , which came into being as part of the devolved system of governance occasioned by the 2010 constitution of Kenya. The county's administrative headquarters are in Machakos Town, which is the largest town in the county. The county had a population of 1,421,932 as of 2019. The county borders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to the west, Embu to the north, Kitui to
190-580: The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway . The new station is being built next to the existing Syokimau station, which allows passengers to transfer from standard gauge trains to metre gauge trains to reach the Nairobi city centre. Syokimau has suffered significant air pollution from industrial activity. As of 2019, a concerted campaign to demand clean air has resulted in a reduction in air pollution. This Kenya location article
209-923: The 2022 elections, an historic rise from the 3 that were elected in the 2017 elections. Office of the Governor is located at White House along Peoples Park road, Miwani area in Machakos town environs. The first Director of Administration and Special Programmes and White House Administrator was Dr. Dominic Musembi PhD. There are many primary schools in Machakos County, including Machakos Primary School, Kathiini primary School and Machakos Academy. Machakos County has giant secondary schools such as Machakos School (boys), Machakos Girls' School, Mumbuni Boys' Secondary School, Mumbuni Girls' Secondary School, Masii Boys' Secondary School, Tala Girls' School, Matungulu Girls' High School, Mwala School , ST. Teresa Mwala Girls, Kitulu Day Secondary School and Kabaa High School (boys), which boasts of
SECTION 10
#1732859278584228-821: The 2022 elections, an historic rise from the 3 that were elected in the 2017 elections. Office of the Governor is located at White House along Peoples Park road, Miwani area in Machakos town environs. The first Director of Administration and Special Programmes and White House Administrator was Dr. Dominic Musembi PhD. There are many primary schools in Machakos County, including Machakos Primary School, Kathiini primary School and Machakos Academy. Machakos County has giant secondary schools such as Machakos School (boys), Machakos Girls' School, Mumbuni Boys' Secondary School, Mumbuni Girls' Secondary School, Masii Boys' Secondary School, Tala Girls' School, Matungulu Girls' High School, Mwala School , ST. Teresa Mwala Girls, Kitulu Day Secondary School and Kabaa High School (boys), which boasts of
247-459: The Blind. The local climate is semi-arid with hilly terrain and an altitude of 1000 to 2100 metres above sea level. Tourist-related activities include camping, hiking safaris, ecotourism and cultural tourism, dance and music festivals. Machakos County is the 6th largest economy in Kenya with a gdp PPP of $ 8.3B . Its also the 7th Richest County in Kenya by gdp per Capita Subsistence agriculture
266-411: The Blind. The local climate is semi-arid with hilly terrain and an altitude of 1000 to 2100 metres above sea level. Tourist-related activities include camping, hiking safaris, ecotourism and cultural tourism, dance and music festivals. Machakos County is the 6th largest economy in Kenya with a gdp PPP of $ 8.3B . Its also the 7th Richest County in Kenya by gdp per Capita Subsistence agriculture
285-676: The Kenyan government officially opened a new metro rail service station in Syokimau, with a service leading to the Nairobi railway station and the Central Business District. Syokimau is served by two trains to Nairobi town in the morning, with two trains back in the evening every weekday. Syokimau is also the location of the Nairobi Terminus railway station, the main station for Nairobi on
304-614: The east, Makueni to the south, Kajiado to the south west, and Murang'a and Kirinyaga to the north west. Religion in Machakos County The Machakos County Government is composed of two arms, the County Executive and the County Assembly. County Executive is headed by a governor. The office of the Governor of Machakos was created on 27 March 2013. Alfred Mutua , served as the inaugural holder of
323-452: The inaugural holder of the office. following his election in 2012. He was re-elected in the 2017 general elections. The Machakos County Assembly is headed by a Speaker elected by its members. The incumbent Speaker is Mrs. Florence Mwangangi. Hon Wavinya Ndeti was in 2022 elected as the second governor of Machakos County, becoming the first female governor in the county and also among the 8 female governors that were historically elected in
342-428: The office. following his election in 2012. He was re-elected in the 2017 general elections. The Machakos County Assembly is headed by a Speaker elected by its members. The incumbent Speaker is Mrs. Florence Mwangangi. Hon Wavinya Ndeti was in 2022 elected as the second governor of Machakos County, becoming the first female governor in the county and also among the 8 female governors that were historically elected in
361-426: The west, Embu to the north, Kitui to the east, Makueni to the south, Kajiado to the south west, and Murang'a and Kirinyaga to the north west. Religion in Machakos County The Machakos County Government is composed of two arms, the County Executive and the County Assembly. County Executive is headed by a governor. The office of the Governor of Machakos was created on 27 March 2013. Alfred Mutua , served as
#583416