Kikuyu Constituency

Kikuyu Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of twelve constituencies in Kiambu County and was established during the 1963 elections. From the period 1988 elections were held until the 2002 elections were held in Kenya, it was known as Kabete Constituency. With the new demarcation of constituencies by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the constituency was split into two and now we have Kikuyu Constituency and Kabete Constituency.

Leadership

The Current Member of Parliament for Kikuyu Constituency MWR who was elected on The National Alliance Party (TNA) ticket is . He is the Leader of the Majority Party in the National Assembly for the 13th National Assembly.[1]He was the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee (2017-19) also the Vice - Chairman of the Public Investments Committee (2013-2017), a Member of the committee of Powers and Privileges and equally a Member of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operatives in parliament in the 11th and 12th Parliament. Kikuyu Constituency borders Kabete, Limuru, Westlands and Dagoreti South Constituencies. The constituency had its name changed to Kabete Constituency before the 2007 General Elections and Later in 2012 during the review of boundaries by the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the constituency was split into two, thereby creating Kikuyu and Kabete constituencies Respectively.

Economy

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 and improved education and roads network. 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[2] Party Notes
2022 Kimani Ichung'wah
2017 Kimani Ichung'wah
2013 Kimani Ichung'wah United Democratic Alliance Kenya Kwanza 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

Ward Registered Voters
Sigona 19,571
Karai 15,710
Kikuyu 30,130
Kinoo 19,303
Nachu 14,044
Total 98,758
Source:[3]

References

  1. ^ http://www.parliament.go.ke/the-national-assembly/leadership/majority-leader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007 Archived 2008-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ https://www.iebc.or.ke/docs/rov_per_caw.pdf