Kieni West is a subcounty within Nyeri County, Kenya, administratively classified under the Central Province. Its administrative headquarters in Endarasha uses the postal code 10107 . Geographically, Kieni West occupies the northwestern sector of Nyeri County, bordering Laikipia County to the north and flanked by Kieni East subcounty to the east.
Kieni West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Subcounty |
| Year Established | Post-2013 (Devolution) |
| Parent County | Nyeri |
| Geographic Location | Northwest Nyeri |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 3 (Endarasha, Mugunda, Mweiga) |
| Administrative HQ | Endarasha (Postal Code: 10107) |
| Current Representative | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kieni West operates under a decentralized county governance model. National government functions are overseen by the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC)whose office coordinates security, land administration, and national projects . The subcounty administration collaborates with Nyeri County’s elected leaders on development planning.
Kieni West comprises 3 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Endarasha
- Mugunda
- Mweiga
Complete Kieni West Postal Codes
Kieni West utilizes a four-place postal code system managed by the Postal Corporation of Kenya. Codes follow a provincial hierarchy: 1 (Central Province) + 01 (Nyeri) + unique locality digits . Mail delivery is centralized through post offices in Endarasha (10107) and Naro Moru (10105), with postal agents facilitating collection in remote areas like Mugunda.
| No. | Place / Institution | Type | Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endarasha | Town / Admin HQ | Endarasha | 10107 |
| 2 | Naro Moru Post Office | Gazetted Post Office | Mweiga | 10105 |
| 3 | Mugunda | Rural Market / Locality | Mugunda | 10129 |
| 4 | Mweiga Town | Urban Center | Mweiga | 10104 |
| 5 | Endarasha Ward | Electoral Ward | Endarasha | 10107 |
| 6 | Mugunda Ward | Electoral Ward | Mugunda | 10129 |
| 7 | Mweiga Ward | Electoral Ward | Mweiga | 10104 |