Kangema Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Murang’a County, Kenya, operates under the postal code 10202. As a constituency within Kenya’s devolved governance structure, Kangema is situated in southwestern Murang’a County, bordered by Mathioya and Kiharu constituencies to the east and Nyandarua County to the west .
Kangema at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 (post-independence) |
| Parent County | Murang’a |
| Geographic Location | Southwest Murang’a |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 3 (Kiru, Kamacharia, Kangema) |
| Administrative HQ | Kangema Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Kangema Constituency operates under a dual governance framework, blending national and county functions. The national government maintains a presence through the Kangema Deputy County Commissioner’s office, overseeing security, land administration, and national policy implementation. Constituency-level governance is anchored by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, chaired by MP which manages infrastructural projects in education, healthcare, and water . The Murang’a County Government delivers devolved services through the Kangema Sub-County Administrator, coordinating health facilities, agriculture extension, and market maintenance.
Wards in Kangema Constituency
Kangema comprises 3 electoral wards as per the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), which are:
- Kiru
- Kamacharia
- Kangema
Complete Kangema Postal Codes
Kangema’s postal codes adhere to Kenya’s five-digit regional system, with all codes prefixed by 102, where 1 designates Central Kenya and 02 indicates Murang’a County. The third digit specifies wards: 10202 (Kangema Town), 10203 (Kiru), and 10204 (Kamacharia) . The Kangema Post Office (10202) serves as the primary sorting hub, with satellite postal agents at Kamandura Market (Kiru Ward) and Muguru Trading Center (Kamacharia Ward).
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangema Sub-County Hospital | Hospital | Kangema | 10202 |
| 2 | Kiru Health Centre | Health Centre | Kiru | 10203 |
| 3 | Kangema Boys High School | School | Kangema | 10202 |
| 4 | Kangema Girls High School | School | Kangema | 10202 |
| 5 | Muguru High School | School | Kamacharia | 10204 |
| 6 | NG-CDF Kangema Office | Govt Office | Kiru | 10203 |
| 7 | Deputy County Commissioner’s Office | Govt Office | Kangema | 10202 |
| 8 | Kangema Main Market | Market | Kangema | 10202 |
| 9 | Kamandura Coffee Factory | Agricultural Site | Kiru | 10203 |
| 10 | Kanyenya-ini Open Air Market | Market | Kamacharia | 10204 |
| 11 | Kangema Post Office | Post Office | Kangema | 10202 |