Meru County, Administrative division in central Kenya.
Meru County is an administrative division in central Kenya that combines agricultural lowlands with mountain terrain. The region features both farming areas and steeper slopes where the landscape shifts with elevation.
The county came into being in 2013 as part of Kenya's constitutional reform that reorganized local governance. This change followed a court decision that reshaped how the former districts were combined.
The Meru people speak their own language and follow traditional customs that shape daily life in the region. These practices remain visible in community gatherings, celebrations, and how families organize themselves.
The region has a network of schools and health facilities spread across communities. Roads connect different areas, though accessibility varies depending on weather and terrain conditions.
The region grows significant amounts of coffee and tea on volcanic soils that give these crops distinctive qualities. Visitors can see how the dark, nutrient-rich earth supports farming across rolling hills and slopes.
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