•  The ethnic groups in this region are basically Bantus who include Kikuyu, Embu and Meru

•  Agriculture is the main economic activity. The main produce include cash crops like tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. Food crop include maize, beans, potatoes and banana.

•  Livestock farming include rearing of cattle, goats, sheep, poultry and pigs

•  Commerce, trade and services are important economic activities mainly as a result of business opportunities