Gatundu North Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of twelve constituencies in Kiambu County. The constituency has four wards, all of which 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
ElectionsMPCenter for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007 PartyNotes and Notable Developments Initiated under MP's Tenure.1963–1978 Jomo KenyattaKANU1979 Ngengi MuigaiKANU1983Ngengi MuigaiKANU Ngengi Water Pipeline1988Zachary Kimemia GakunjuKANU 1992 Anthony Kamuiru Gitau Ford Asili Party 1997 Patrick Kariuki Muiruri SDP Gatundu Constituency split to Gatundu North Constituency and Gatundu South Constituency 2002 Patrick Kariuki Muiruri KANU 2007 Clement Kungu Waibara PICK 2013 Kigo Francis Njenga TNA Upgrading of Gatukuyu/Kairi/Mataara Road to bitumen standards. 2017 Kibe Anne Wanjiku Jp Fiscal transparency, improved hygiene and learning infrastructure in government primary schools.2022Elijah Njoroge Kururia IndependentYoung and energetic leadership
WardRegistered VotersMca/CouncillorYearMca/CouncillorYearMca/CouncillorYearMca/CouncillorYearMca/CouncillorYearMca/ CouncillorYearChania Ward 11,959 Nathan Wohoro 1997–2007 George Muthua 2007–2013 Martin Njoroge 2017–Present – 2022 Kenyans Elections – 2027 Kenyans Elections – 2032 Kenyans ElectionsGithobokoni Ward 11,412 Gabriel Wakahia Kabutu 1997–2007 Kamau Mwago 2007–2013 Moses 2013–2017 Njenga Kago 2017–Present – 2022 Kenyans Elections – 2027 Kenyans ElectionsGituamba Ward 9,925 George Waweru Kabunga 1997–2003 Joseph Ngandu Ruigu 2003–2007 Kariuki Ngarari 2007–2013 Samuel Njenga Kago 2013–2017 Mwangi Nduati 2017–Present – 2022 Kenyans ElectionsMang'u Ward 12,407 Wandabi Ngugi 1997–Passed on – Succeeded by Joseph Waweru Mbiruri 2003 Ndabi Kibicho 2003–2007 Richard Njoroge Mbuthia 2007–2013 Kimani Gacihi 2013–2017 Ndabi Kibicho 2017–Present Total 45,703 Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency
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. 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. and as a result, the 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 Areas of ruiru and juja with water for Irrigation and domestic use.
NARIGP (National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project Gatundu North constituency was shortlisted as one of the beneficiaries of ksh 22.6 billion NARIGP World Bank Project.
Health Care Gatundu North has one Level 4 Hospital.
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