Gatundu North is a constituency within Kiambu County with Postal code of 01030 . Geographically, it lies in the eastern part of the county, bordered by Gatundu South to the southeast, Murang’a County to the northeast, and Juja to the west .
Gatundu North at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (per 2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Kiambu, Central Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | 235–285.9 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 109,870 |
| Number of Wards | 4 |
| Administrative HQ | Kamwangi |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Gatundu North functions as both a national government administrative unit (subcounty) and a political constituency . The subcounty is headed by a Deputy County Commissioner, overseeing eight locations and 28 sub-locations . As a constituency, it elects a Member of Parliament (MP) and four Ward Representatives (MCAs) for Gituamba, Githobokoni, Chania, and Mang’u . The national administration coordinates security, land registration, and health services, while the county government manages agriculture, roads, and urban planning .
Gatundu North comprises four electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Gituamba
- Githobokoni
- Chania
- Mang’u .
Complete Gatundu North Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gatundu Post Office | Post Office | Kamwangi | 01030 |
| 2 | Gatukuyu Market | Market | Githobokoni | 01028 |
| 3 | Kanjuku Health Centre | Health Center | Chania | 01004 |
| 4 | Mang’u High School | School | Mang’u | – |
| 5 | Gituamba Chief’s Office | Govt Office | Gituamba | 01003 |
| 6 | Kamwangi Market | Market | Githobokoni | 01009 |
| 7 | Gituamba Ward Office | Govt Office | Gituamba | 01003 |
| 8 | Chania Primary School | School | Chania | – |