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Gatundu North Constituency

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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

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Elections

!MPCenter for Multiparty Democracy: [http://www.cmd.or.ke/images/Politics%20and%20Paliamenterians%20in%20Kenya.pdf Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028212845/http://www.cmd.or.ke/images/Politics%20and%20Paliamenterians%20in%20Kenya.pdf |date=October 28, 2008 }}

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1963–1978

|Jomo Kenyatta

|KANU

1979

|Ngengi Muigai

|KANU

1983

|Ngengi Muigai

|KANU

Ngengi 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 NjengaTNAUpgrading of Gatukuyu/Kairi/Mataara Road to bitumen standards.
2017Kibe Anne WanjikuJpFiscal transparency, improved hygiene and learning infrastructure in government primary schools.
2022

|Elijah Njoroge Kururia

|Independent

|Young and energetic leadership

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Ward

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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 Mbiruri2003Ndabi Kibicho2003–2007Richard Njoroge Mbuthia2007–2013Kimani Gacihi2013–2017Ndabi Kibicho2017–Present
Total45,703
colspan="2"| {{smaller|*September 2005.}}Electoral Commission of Kenya: [http://www.agendaafrica.com/files/Voters.pdf Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929025048/http://www.agendaafrica.com/files/Voters.pdf |date=September 29, 2007 }}

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|2019|10|df=us}} 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.

References

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Category:Populated places in Central Province (Kenya)

Category:Constituencies in Kiambu County

Category:Constituencies in Central Province (Kenya)

Category:1997 establishments in Kenya

Category:Constituencies established in 1997

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