It’s an administrative sub-county of Meru. It’s also a parliamentary constituency. Igembe Central Constituency has the highest population as per the 2012 projection of 205,833 persons. Igembe Central is in the upper highland zones of Meru. A project is under way at Igembe central for the creation of an office whereby there will be issuance of land certificates.

Projects underway in Igembe Central

• Model health care which will improve access to learning on best practices and provision of quality health services in Meru
• Make Igembe Central to be the provider of water for dry regions in Meru county.

The area is represented in the National Assembly by Hon. Cyprian Kubai Iringo of Orange Democratic Party (ODM)