Nyeri South Constituency has its administrative headquarters in Othaya with Postal Code 10106. Established under Kenya’s 2010 constitution, it replaced the former Othaya District and is bordered by Mathira East (northeast), Tetu (northwest), Mukurwe-ini (southwest), and Kirinyaga County (southeast) .
Nyeri South at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nyeri County |
| Geographic Location | SW Mount Kenya, Central Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Othaya |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Nyeri South operates as a constituency under Kenya’s devolved government system, with administrative oversight shared between the Member of Parliament (MP) and the Sub-County Administrator . The MP oversees the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), which finances local infrastructure projects, while the Administrator coordinates national government services
Nyeri South comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Chinga
- Karima
- Mahiga
- Othaya
- Tetu
Complete Nyeri South Postal Codes
Postal codes in Nyeri South follow Kenya’s hierarchical system: 101 prefixes denote Nyeri County, while suffixes refine localities e.g., 10106 for Othaya town . Delivery is managed via Othaya Post Office, with auxiliary services from postal agents in Chinga and Mahiga.
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gakere Road | Road/Address | Othaya Ward | 10109 |
| 2 | Othaya Level 4 Hospital | Hospital | Othaya Ward | 10106 |
| 3 | Othaya Boys High School | School | Othaya Ward | 10106 |
| 4 | Chinga Health Centre | Health Centre | Chinga Ward | 10106 |
| 5 | Karima Police Station | Govt Office | Karima Ward | 10106 |
| 6 | Mahiga Girls High School | School | Mahiga Ward | 10106 |
| 7 | Tetu NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Tetu Ward | 10106 |
| 8 | Chinga Coffee Factory | Market/Factory | Chinga Ward | 10106 |
| 9 | Othaya Town Market | Market | Othaya Ward | 10106 |
| 10 | Dedan Kimathi University | University | Tetu Ward | 10106 |