What is "gaikuyu"

Gaikuyu Sub-location is a settlement in Kenya's Central Province, Nyeri County, Mathira Constituency.

It is chiefly an agricultural region. Due to its cool climate, tea, which is the main cash crop in the area, does well. Other crops that do well are maize, beans, potatoes, cabbages, tomatoes, carrots, fruits and vegetables.

Gaikuyu Sub-location hosts various learning, health and religious institutions. The learning institutions incluce: Karatina University (Itiati Campus), Magutu Secondary School and Magutu Primary School. Religious institutions include among others, PCEA Magutu Parish, Gaikuyu Catholic Church and ACK Gaikuyu Parish . Health facilities include among others, PCEA Magutu Dispensary.