Mathira West Constituency operates under postal code 10101 for its administrative headquarters in Karatina Town . Classified as a constituency within Kenya’s devolved governance system, it falls under Nyeri County in the former Central Province . Geographically, it borders Tetu Constituency to the west and Nyeri Town Constituency to the southwest, with Mount Kenya’s eastern foothills forming its northern boundary .
Mathira West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | – |
| Parent County | Nyeri |
| Geographic Location | Central highlands, Nyeri County |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Karatina |
| Current Representative | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Mathira West’s governance integrates national and county systems. The Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) heads the national administration, overseeing security and national policies, while the elected Member of Parliament (MP) manages the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) for infrastructure projects . The NG-CDF committee, chaired by the MP, prioritizes education (bursaries), healthcare, and road development. The Nyeri County Government delivers devolved services like health and agriculture through ward administrators.
Wards in Mathira West
Mathira West comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Karatina Town
- Mahiga
- Iriaini
- Ruguru
- Ngobit
Complete Mathira West Postal Codes
Postal codes in Mathira West follow Kenya’s five-digit numeric system, where the first digit 1 represents Central Kenya, and subsequent digits specify localities . Karatina Post Office (10101) serves as the primary hub, while Kiamariga Post Office (10122) covers northern areas.
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karatina Main Post Office | Govt Office | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 2 | Karatina District Hospital | Hospital | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 3 | Kamwenja Teachers College | School | Ruguru | 10101 |
| 4 | Kiamariga Post Office | Govt Office | Iriaini | 10122 |
| 5 | Mathira NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 6 | Kiamariga Health Centre | Hospital | Iriaini | 10122 |
| 7 | Karatina Open Market | Market | Karatina Town | 10101 |
| 8 | Ngobit Coffee Factory | Private Facility | Ngobit | 10101 |
| 9 | Karatina Town Ward | Ward | – | 10101 |
| 10 | Kiamariga Ward | Ward | – | 10122 |