Othaya Constituency’s administrative headquarters uses the postal code 10106 . Classified as a parliamentary constituency under Kenya’s devolved governance system, it lies in southern Nyeri County within the Central Highlands. It borders Mukurwe-ini Constituency (west), Mathira (north), Kieni (east), and Murang’a County (south) .
Othaya at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | Circa 1963 (post-independence) |
| Parent County | Nyeri County |
| Geographic Location | Southern Nyeri, Central Highlands |
| Total Area (sq km) | |
| Population (2019 Census) | |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Othaya Town |
| Current Representative | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Othaya Constituency operates under a dual governance framework. National government functions are overseen by the Deputy County Commissioner’s office, handling security, land administration, and national projects . Constituency-level development is managed by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, chaired by MP which allocates resources to education, healthcare, and infrastructure . The five wards eelect representatives to the Nyeri County Assembly, linking grassroots needs to county planning .
Wards in Othaya
Othaya comprises five electoral wards as per the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC):
- Iria-Ini
- Chinga
- Kianganda
- Mahiga
- Karima
Complete Othaya Postal Codes
The PCK assigns postal codes hierarchically: 101xx, where 1 denotes Central Kenya and 0106 specifies Othaya’s primary delivery zone .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Othaya Town | Administrative HQ | Othaya Town | 10106 |
| 2 | Chinga Dam | Landmark | Chinga | 10106 |
| 3 | Othaya District Hospital | Hospital | Mahiga | 10106 |
| 4 | Othaya Boys High School | School | Karima | 10106 |
| 5 | Mahiga Market | Market | Mahiga | 10106 |
| 6 | Iria-Ini Health Centre | Health Center | Iria-Ini | 10106 |
| 7 | Karima Primary School | School | Karima | 10106 |
| 8 | Kianganda Trading Centre | Market | Kianganda | 10106 |
| 9 | Chinga Post Office | Postal Agent | Chinga | 10106 |
| 10 | Gatuyaini Village | Settlement | Kianganda | 10106 |
| 11 | Iria-Ini Ward | Ward | – | 10106 |
| 12 | Chinga Ward | Ward | – | 10106 |
| 13 | Kianganda Ward | Ward | – | 10106 |
| 14 | Mahiga Ward | Ward | – | 10106 |
| 15 | Karima Ward | Ward | – | 10106 |