Kiharu Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Kahuro uses the 10201 postal code. As one of seven constituencies in Murang’a County (County 021), Kiharu lies in central Kenya, bordered by Mathioya (north), Maragwa (east), Kigumo (south), and Kandara (west) subcounties .
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 (as Mbiri Constituency) |
| Parent County | Murang’a |
| Geographic Location | Central Murang’a County |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 7 |
| Administrative HQ | Kahuro |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Kiharu operates under Kenya’s dual governance system. National functions are overseen by the Kahuro Deputy County Commissioner’s office, while devolved services align with Murang’a County Government structures . Constituency-level administration is steered by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, chaired by MP . This committee coordinates infrastructure projects, bursaries, and community development. The county government maintains ward offices for agriculture, health, and trade services, supervised by the County Executive Committee .
Wards in Kiharu
Kiharu comprises seven electoral wards as per the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC):
- Gaturi
- Kahuro
- Gikindu
- Mbiri
- Mugoiri
- Murarandia
- Weithaga .
Complete Kiharu Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes in Kiharu use a five-digit hierarchical system:
- First digit 1: Central Region.
- Second/third digits: Constituency identifier (02 for Kiharu).
- Last two digits: Specific locality .
Primary mail services are managed through the Kahuro Post Office (postal code: 10201), with additional services via postal agents in markets and shopping centers.
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahuro Market | Market | Kahuro | 10201 |
| 2 | Kahuhia Mission Hospital | Hospital | Kahuhia | 10206 |
| 3 | Kahuhia High School | School | Kahuhia | 10206 |
| 4 | Murang’a County Assembly | Govt Office | Township | 10200 |
| 5 | Kahuro Subcounty Office | Govt Office | Kahuro | 10201 |
| 6 | Mbiri Health Centre | Health Center | Mbiri | 10233 |
| 7 | Mugoiri Post Office | Post Office | Mugoiri | – |
| 8 | Weithaga Law Courts | Govt Office | Weithaga | – |
| 9 | Gaturi Ward Office | Govt Office | Gaturi | 10201 |
| 10 | Kahuro | Ward | – | 10201 |
| 11 | Kahuhia | Ward | – | 10206 |
| 12 | Mbiri | Ward | – | 10233 |