Gatundu North Constituency

Gatundu North Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of twelve constituencies in Kiambu County, one of four in the former Thika District. The constituency has four wards, all of them are within Thika County council. The constituency was established for the 1997 elections. Previously it was part of the larger Gatundu Constituency.

Members of Parliament
Elections MP[1] Party Notes and Notable Developments Initiated under MP's Tenure.
1963–1978 Jomo Kenyatta KANU
1979 Ngengi Muigai KANU
1983 Ngengi Muigai KANUNgengi Water Pipeline
1988 Zachary Kimemia Gakunju KANU
1992Anthony Kamuiru GitauFord Asili Party
1997Patrick Kariuki MuiruriSDPGatundu Constituency split to Gatundu North Constituency and Gatundu South Constituency
2002Patrick Kariuki MuiruriKANU
2007Clement Kungu WaibaraPICK
2013Kigo Francis Njenga TNAUpgrading of Gatukuyu/Kairi/Mataara Road to Bitumen standards.
2017Kibe Anne Wanjiku JpFiscal Transparency,Improved Hygene and Learning Infrastructure in Government Primary Schools.
Wards
Ward Registered Voters Mca/Councillor Year Mca/Councillor Year Mca/Councillor Year Mca/Councillor Year Mca/Councillor Year Mca/ Councillor Year
Chania Ward11,959Nathan Wohoro1997–2007George Muthua2007–2013Martin Njoroge2017–Present–2022 Kenyans Elections–2027 Kenyans Elections–2032 Kenyans Elections
Githobokoni Ward11,412Gabriel Wakahia Kabutu1997–2007Kamau Mwago2007–2013Moses2013–2017Njenga Kago2017–Present–2022 Kenyans Elections–2027 Kenyans Elections
Gituamba Ward9,925George Waweru Kabunga1997–2003Joseph Ngandu Ruigu2003–2007Kariuki Ngarari2007–2013Samuel Njenga Kago2013–2017Mwangi Nduati2017–Present–2022 Kenyans Elections
Mang'u Ward12,407Wandabi Ngugi1997–Passed on –Succeeded by Joseph Waweru Mbiruri– –2003Ndabi Kibicho2003–2007Richard Njoroge Mbuthia2007–2013Kimani Gacihi2013–2017Ndabi Kibicho2017–Present
Total45,703
*September 2005.[2]

Economy of Gatundu North

Gatundu North Constituency comprises four Markets; Kamwangi, Gatukuyu, Kairi and Makwa. Kamwangi market and Gatukuyu market have dominated the rest of the Markets since Independence due to skewed distribution of resources and poor Infrastructure. As of October 2019 Kairi Market and Makwa market remain dormant. The main economic activity is agriculture, poultry farming and livestock. World Bank's FAO, National Agriculture and Rural Inclusive Growth Project NARIGP have shown willingness and commitment to support Banana farming which is the main lifeline of the majority of constituents. Most of these farmers are poorly funded. Coffee sector in this area has also deteriorated in years to unsustainable levels.

Karimenu 2 Dam

Karimenu 2 Dam is located 50 km west of Thika town, upon completion by year 2020 the dam is expected to serve Kiambu County and its environs with water for Irrigation and domestic use.

NARIGP (National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project

Gatundu North constituency was shortlisted as one of the beneficiallies of ksh 22.6 billion NARIGP World Bank Project.

Health Care

Gatundu North has one Level 4 Hospital.

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References
  1. Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007 Archived October 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine


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