Mukurweini Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya, being one of six constituencies in Nyeri County. Mukurweini Constituency comprises Mukurweini division of Nyeri County, which is administratively divided into four wards; Mukurwe-ini Central, Mukurwe-ini West, Rugi and Gikondi wards. It has approximate population of 110,000. The current member of parliament is Hon. John Kaguchia P.G. Mukurwe-ini residents are mainly farmers; coffee and dairy farming is the main agricultural activity carried out. The area does not experience extreme weather conditions and has several scenic features. Wajee Nature Park, a bird conservancy, located in Rugi ward, Giathugu Sublocation is a bird watchers paradise where rare birds are found. The lower parts of Mukurwe-ini is endowed with ball clay deposits that are used to manufacture ceramic products. Mukurwe-ini is also proud to have a vibrant industry, anchored by Wakulima Dairy, that packages milk under the brand name Royal Fresh.
Members of Parliament
ElectionsMP Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Paliamenterians in Kenya 1944-2007PartyNotes 1963 Henry Clement Wariithi KANU One-party system 1969 Morris Mwai Koigi KANU One-party system 1974 Henry Clement Wariithi KANU One-party system 1979 Henry Clement Wariithi KANU One-party system 1983 Ngumbu Njururi Maiyani KANU One-party system. 1988 Ngumbu Njururi Maiyani KANU One-party system. 1992 David Muhika Mutahii Democratic Party 1997 David Muhika Mutahi Democratic Party 2002 Mutahi Kagwe NARC 2007 Kabando wa Kabando Safina 2013 Kabando wa Kabando The National Alliance 2017 Anthony Githiaka Kiai Jubilee Party 2022 John Kaguchia United Democratic Alliance
Wards There are 4 wards in Mukurweini constituency and 58,534 registered voters as of 2022. Ward Registered VotersMukurwe-Ini Central 19,130Rugi 13,959Mukurwe-Ini West 12,801Gikondi 12,644 Total 58,534 *As of 2022
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