Uthiru is a small town in Kiambu County in the northwest side of the city centre of Nairobi and between Kikuyu and Kangemi. The number of residents likely exceeds 100,000. It hosts a number of public institutions including University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete Campus, Kabete Technical Training Institute, and AHITI Kabete. ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) has its headquarters in Uthiru.
Map of Uthiru, Nairobi, Kenya
Kinoo Deanery of the Anglican Church of Kenya is divided into Kinoo, Muthiga, Uthiru, and Kiuru Parishes. It belongs to Uthiru Archdeaconry of The Diocese of Mount Kenya South. St Stephen Catholic Church exists in Uthiru.
Uthiru Genesis School, Creative Bestcare Junior School, Cedar Grove Junior Academy, Uthiru Girls High School, and Uthiru High School exist.