Thika Town is closer to becoming a City after the Kiambu County Assembly approved a Report supporting its upgrade on the basis of good roads, a growing population, and readiness for growth.
The Report, presented by the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on County Planning and Urbanisation, Wambiri Ngatha, detailed the Municipality's readiness based on legal, infrastructural, economic and environmental benchmarks. "Thika has met the legal population requirement of over 250,000 residents as stipulated in the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
According to the 2019 census, the municipality has 279,429 people and is projected to grow to over 800,000 by 2039," Ngatha said.
He further noted that Thika has an Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan, approved by both the County Executive and County Assembly, which aligns with sustainable urban development requirements. "The municipality demonstrates solid financial health, with impressive revenue streams from land rates, business permits, environmental charges, parking fees, and more," he added.
