Taveta Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Taita Taveta County uses the postal code 80302. It was established in 1966 as an electoral constituency, it is one of four constituencies in Taita Taveta County and serves as a critical border gateway to Tanzania . Geographically, it lies in southwestern Taita Taveta, bounded by Tanzania to the west and south, Voi Constituency to the east, and the Tsavo West National Park to the north .
Taveta at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1966 |
| Parent County | Taita Taveta (County Code: 006) |
| Geographic Location | SW Taita Taveta, Tanzania border |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 6 |
| Administrative HQ | Taveta Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Taveta Constituency operates under Kenya’s decentralized governance system, with parliamentary representation overseeing the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). The MP leads constituency development initiatives through a local NG-CDF committee . Administrative functions are coordinated from Taveta Town, which hosts the NG-CDF office and national government administrative offices.
Taveta comprises six electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Chala/Njukini
- Kitobo/Kimorigho
- Mahoo
- Mboghoni/Kimalamata
- Taveta North
- Taveta South
Complete Taveta Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes in Taveta follow a five-digit hierarchical system: 8 (Coast Province) → 03 (Taita Taveta County) → XX (specific locality). The constituency shares the 803XX series, with variations for wards and major landmarks .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taveta Post Office | Post Office | Taveta Town | 80302 |
| 2 | Taveta District Hospital | Hospital | Taveta South | 80302 |
| 3 | Chumvini Secondary School | School | Taveta North | 80314 |
| 4 | Taveta NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Taveta Town | 80302 |
| 5 | Chala Market | Market | Chala/Njukini | 80302 |
| 6 | Kimorigho Health Centre | Health Center | Kitobo/Kimorigho | 80302 |
| 7 | Mboghoni Chief’s Office | Govt Office | Mboghoni/Kimalamata | 80302 |
| 8 | Mahoo Primary School | School | Mahoo | 80302 |
| 9 | Lake Jipe Fishing Landing | Market | Mboghoni/Kimalamata | 80302 |
| 10 | Taveta South Ward | Ward | – | 80302 |