Kikuyu Constituency

Kikuyu Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eleven constituencies in Kiambu County. The constituency was established for the 1963 elections. From 1988 elections to 2002 elections 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. . The Current Member of Parliament for Kikuyu Constituency is Hon. Anthony Kimani Ichung'wa who was elected on The National Alliance Party (TNA) ticket. He is also the Vice - Chairman of the Public Investments Committee, Member of the committee of Powers and Privileges and equally a Member of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operatives in parliament. Kikuyu Constituency Boarders Kabete, Limuru, Westlands and Dagoreti Constituencies. The constituency had its name changed to Kabete Constituency before 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.

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 with the road. The area provides a conducive area for habitation and due to the elaborate infrastructure and proximity to Nairobi where most individuals work. The region has a mixture of urban and semi-urban lifestyle 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
2013	Kimani Ichung'wah	TNA	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	83,345
*September 2005.[2]

References

1. Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007
2. Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency