Ruiru is a town in the Thika District of Kenya's Central Province.Located within three kilometers of Nairobi's city boundary, Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail and road. The town covers an area of 292km sq, and is surrounded by numerous coffee plantations. Agriculture is one of the main economic activities in Ruiru followed by industrial works and transportation. It is well-served by an extensive bus/matatu network and a local rail network that provides services linking much of Ruiru to the city centre and mainline rail services.

There is also wide variety of activities available for everybody in Ruiru. From sports,  business  to quality education among others. Ruiru supports local services through a network of community centers across the municipal council, by managing centers in partnership with community associations or by directly providing managing services and centers.The council works with health, education, youth and voluntary services as well as key welfare organizations to help people keep safe, independent and ensure that they get the best out of life.