Ikinu is a small town in Kenya's Central Province. Ikinu has a shopping centre and a primary school under the name Ikinu Primary school. The shopping centre is located along the Kiambu- Githunguri Road. It serves as a central lake with outlet roads leading to villages like Karia, Ngemwa, kiaibabu, kamondo and Gathaithi.
Ikinu | |
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Coordinates: 1°06′S 36°48′E / 1.1°S 36.8°E | |
Country | Kenya |
Province | Central Province |
The settlement's residents are mainly dairy farmers. They also grow coffee which was once the main cash crop before prices dropped and they have slowly been centering their energy on dairy farming which is proving to be more profitable. | |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Climate | Cfb |
Due to government boundary changes, where counties were introduced, replacing what was formerly understood as provinces, the town is located in a county known as Kiambu County.[citation needed]
Culture
editCulture. The residents are members of the kikuyu community. Though most of kikuyu customs are slowly being forgotten, the residents still follow the customs during marriage negotiations, male circumcision and a few other ceremonies. However, Christian teachings currently guide most activities of day to day life.