Maragua Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Murang’a County, Kenya, uses the postal code 10205. Classified as a constituency under Kenya’s devolved governance system, Maragua is situated in southern Murang’a County . It borders Kandara Constituency to the northwest, Kigumo to the northeast, and Murang’a East Subcounty to the east, forming a critical agricultural and administrative hub in the Central Highlands .
Maragua at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 (post-independence) |
| Parent County | Murang’a |
| Geographic Location | Southern Murang’a County |
| Total Area (sq km) | |
| Population (Latest Census) | |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Maragua Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Maragua Constituency operates under Kenya’s dual governance framework. National government services are coordinated through the Deputy County Commissioner’s (DCC) office in Maragua Town, overseeing security, national police, and provincial administration . Devolved functions fall under Murang’a County Government, with sectoral officers (e.g., agriculture, health) reporting to the County Executive Committee . Constituency-specific administration is steered by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, chaired by MP which allocates resources to local projects, particularly education and infrastructure . The five wards each have elected representatives in the Murang’a County Assembly, responsible for ward-level oversight .
Wards in Maragua
Maragua Constituency comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Kambiti
- Makuyu
- Kamahuha
- Ichagaki
- Nginda .
Complete Maragua Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes follow a five-digit hierarchy: the first digit represents the region (1 = Central Kenya), the second digit the county (0 = Murang’a), and the last three digits specific towns or wards . Maragua’s primary code, 10205, routes mail through the PCK-operated Maragua Post Office.
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maragua Town | Administrative HQ | Maragua Ward | 10205 |
| 2 | Maragua District Hospital | Public Hospital | Maragua Ward | 10205 |
| 3 | Kenol Market | Major Market | Makuyu Ward | 01020 |
| 4 | Saba-Saba Market | Major Market | Kambiti Ward | 10208 |
| 5 | Kamahuha Health Centre | Health Center | Kamahuha Ward | 10205 |
| 6 | Makuyu High School | Public School | Makuyu Ward | 01024 |
| 7 | Nginda Secondary School | Public School | Nginda Ward | 10205 |
| 8 | Ichagaki Primary School | Public School | Ichagaki Ward | 10205 |
| 9 | NG-CDF Maragua Office | Govt Office | Maragua Ward | 10205 |
| 10 | Deputy County Commissioner’s Office | Govt Office | Maragua Ward | 10205 |