Kikuyu Constituency
Kikuyu Constituency is an
Kikuyu Constituency has registered rapid growth in the recent past due to the demand for housing which the construction sector is rapidly trying to match. More and more housing units are being put up, especially on plots with close proximity to the road. The area provides a conducive area for habitation due to the elaborate infrastructure and proximity to Nairobi where most individuals work. The region has a mixture of urban and semi-urban lifestyles which makes it possible for people to access food easily from surrounding farmers as well as access other social amenities with ease.
Other constituencies within Kiambu county are; Limuru, Lari, Gatundu North, Gatundu South, Juja, Thika Town, Ruiru Githunguri, Kiambu and Kiambaa.
Members of Parliament
Elections | MP [1] | Party | Notes |
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2013 | Kimani Ichung'wah | The National Alliance | Jubilee Coalition |
2007 | Lewis Nguyai Nganga | PNU | |
2002 | Paul Kibugi Muite | Safina | |
1997 | Paul Kibugi Muite | Safina | |
1992 | Paul Kibugi Muite | Ford-K |
|
1988 | Peter Kabibi Kinyanjui | KANU | One-party system. |
1983 | Peter Kabibi Kinyanjui | KANU | One-party system. |
1980 | Charles Njonjo | KANU | By-elections. One-party system. |
1979 | Amos Ng'ang'a | KANU | One-party system |
1974 | Amos Ng’ang’a | KANU | One-party system |
1969 | Joseph Kararahe Gatuguta | KANU | One-party system |
1963 | Joseph Kararahe Gatuguta | KANU |
Wards
Wards | ||
Ward | Registered Voters | Local Authority |
---|---|---|
Kabete | 11,479 | Kikuyu town |
Karai | 12,602 | Kiambu county |
Kikuyu | 17,510 | Kikuyu town |
Kinoo | 15,707 | Kikuyu town |
Muguga | 14,475 | Kikuyu town |
Nyathuna | 11,572 | Kikuyu town |
Total | 91,157 | |
*September 2005.[2] |
References
- ^ Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007 Archived 2008-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine