Mathira East Constituency operates under postal code 10101 for its administrative headquarters in Karatina . Classified as a parliamentary constituency within Kenya’s devolved governance system, it forms part of Nyeri County in the Central Highlands . The constituency lies northwest of Mount Kenya, bordered by Mukurwe-ini (south), Tetu (northeast), Mathira West (west), and Kieni (east) .
Mathira East at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Nyeri County |
| Geographic Location | Northwest Nyeri County; borders Mukurwe-ini, Tetu, Mathira West, Kieni |
| Total Area (sq km) | |
| Population (Latest Census) | |
| Number of Wards | 3 – Kiangoma, Karatina Town, Gakawa |
| Administrative HQ | Karatina Town (Postal Code: 10101) |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Mathira East’s governance integrates national and county systems. The constituency is overseen by a Member of Parliament (MP) who manages the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) for infrastructure projects . A Constituency Development Committee prioritizes allocations, while the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) coordinates national services like security and education . Nyeri County Government deploys ward administrators for county functions—healthcare, agriculture extension, and market management.
Wards in Mathira East
Mathira East comprises 3 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Kiangoma
- Karatina Town
- Gakawa
Complete Mathira East Postal Codes
Mathira East uses a hierarchical postal system where 101xx codes share the prefix 1 (Central Province) and 01 (Nyeri County). The final two digits designate specific areas: 10101 for Karatina, 10122 for Kiamariga . PCK operates a main post office in Karatina (10101) and subsidiary agents in Kiamariga (10122), with daily mail routed through Nyeri Town’s sorting hub (10100) .
| No. | Place / Institution Name | Type | Location / Ward | Compact Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karatina | Town | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 2 | Kiamariga | Rural Market | Kiamariga | 10122 |
| 3 | Gakawa Ward | Electoral Ward | Gakawa | 10101 |
| 4 | Karatina Central Market | Market | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 5 | Karatina District Hospital | Level 4 Hospital | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 6 | Karatina Technical Institute | Tertiary School | Kiangoma | 10101 |
| 7 | Mathira NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 8 | Kiangoma Health Centre | Health Center | Kiangoma | 10101 |
| 9 | Gakawa Tea Buying Centre | Market | Gakawa | 10101 |
| 10 | Consolata Mission Hospital | Mission Hospital | Kiamariga | 10122 |
| 11 | Kiamariga Mixed Day Secondary School | Secondary School | Kiamariga | 10122 |
| 12 | Gakawa Ward Office | Govt Office | Gakawa | 10101 |
| 13 | Karatina Police Station | Police Station | Karatina Town | 10101 |