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Kajiado County, Administrative division in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania

Kajiado County spans 21,292 square kilometers, featuring plains, volcanic hills, and varied vegetation, with Mount Kilimanjaro visible in the distance.

The county emerged from Kenya's Constitutional Referendum in 2010, transforming from a former district in the Rift Valley Province into one of 47 counties.

The Maasai community maintains traditional practices in rural areas, while urban centers display a mix of different ethnic groups and modern lifestyles.

The county contains 568 primary schools, 124 secondary schools, and 4 public hospitals serving a population of over 1.1 million residents.

Amboseli National Park within Kajiado County offers direct views of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.

Location: Kenya

Inception: March 4, 2013

Capital city: Kajiado

Website: https://kajiado.go.ke

GPS coordinates: -2.00000,36.86670

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48

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