Nyeri Central Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Nyeri County uses the postal code 10100. This constituency, classified as a parliamentary electoral unit under Kenya’s devolved governance system, is situated in the central highlands of Kenya, approximately 150 km north of Nairobi . It borders Tetu Constituency to the northwest, Mathira to the east, Mukurwe-ini to the south, and Kieni to the north.
Nyeri Central at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Nyeri County |
| Geographic Location | Central highlands, 150km north of Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 3 |
| Administrative HQ | Nyeri Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Nyeri Central Constituency operates under Kenya’s National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) framework, governed by an MP and a legally mandated NG-CDF Committee responsible for infrastructure and development projects . The national government’s presence includes a Constituency Administrator coordinating national services. The constituency shares administrative resources with Nyeri County Government, evidenced by collaborative projects like the Nyeri Town Transport Termini (County Government initiative) .
Wards in Nyeri Central
Nyeri Central comprises 3 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Kiganj. Mathari
- Rware
- Gatitu/Muruguru
Complete Nyeri Central Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyeri Town GPO | Post Office | Kiganj. Mathari | 10100 |
| 2 | Rware Health Centre | Health Center | Rware | 10133 |
| 3 | Gatitu Dispensary | Health Center | Gatitu/Muruguru | 10114 |
| 4 | Kimathi Way Revenue Office | Govt Office | Kiganj. Mathari | 10140 |
| 5 | Kiandu Primary School | School | Kiganj. Mathari | 10123 |
| 6 | Tumu-tumu Market | Market | Gatitu/Muruguru | 10136 |
| 7 | Kiganj. Mathari Ward Office | Govt Office | Kiganj. Mathari | 10100 |
| 8 | Rware Ward Office | Govt Office | Rware | 10133 |
| 9 | Gatitu/Muruguru Ward Office | Govt Office | Gatitu/Muruguru | 10114 |
| 10 | Dedan Kimathi University | University | Kiganj. Mathari | 10143 |