Uthiru
Suburb of Nairobi, Kenya
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Uthiru is a settlement transversing in both Nairobi County and Kiambu County on the northwest side of the city centre of Nairobi. It is located between Kikuyu and Kangemi.[1][2] The number of residents likely exceeds 100,000. It hosts a number of public institutions including University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete Campus, Kabete national polytechnic, and AHITI Kabete. ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) has its headquarters in Uthiru.[1]
Uthiru | |
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Suburb | |
A cross-highway bridge in Uthiru (2012) | |
 Interactive map of Uthiru | |
| Coordinates: 1°16′27.99″S 36°42′10.26″E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Kiambu and Nairobi City counties |
| Time zone | UTC+3:00 (EAT) |
Kinoo Deanery of the Anglican Church of Kenya is divided into Kinoo, Muthiga, Uthiru, and Kiuru Parishes.[3] It belongs to Uthiru Archdeaconry of The Diocese of Mount Kenya South.[3] St Stephen Catholic Church exists in Uthiru.[4]
