From archaeological evidence, their arrival at the northern side of Mt. Kenya dates to around the 3rd century, as part of the larger group known as Thagicu. By the 6th century, there was a community of Agikuyu newly established at Gatung'ang'a in Nyeri. The Agikuyu established themselves in their current homeland of Mt. Kenya region by the 13th century.
From archaeological evide.nce, their arrival at the northern side of Mt. Kenya dates to around the 3rd century, as part of the larger group known as Thagicu By the 6th century, there was a community of Agikuyu newly established at Gatung'ang'a in Nyeri The Agikuyu established themselves in their current homeland of Mt. Kenya region by the 13th century