Kandara Constituency operates under the postal code 01034 for its administrative headquarters in Kandara Town . Classified as a parliamentary constituency within Murang’a County, it is situated in Kenya’s Central Province . Geographically, Kandara lies in southern Murang’a, bordered by Maragwa Constituency to the east, Murang’a South Subcounty to the north, and Kiambu County to the southwest .
Kandara at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | – |
| Parent County | Murang’a |
| Geographic Location | Southern Murang’a, Central Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | – |
| Administrative HQ | Kandara Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kandara Constituency’s governance integrates national and county systems. The National Government is represented by the Deputy County Commissioner’s office, overseeing security and national policies. Constituency-level administration is driven by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, responsible for infrastructure projects, bursaries, and community development initiatives . The Murang’a County Government manages devolved functions like healthcare and local roads through ward administrators.
Wards in Kandara Constituency
Kandara comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Gatuto
- Kagundu-ini
- Kandara
- Kigumo
- Ng’araria
Complete Kandara Postal Codes
Kandara’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit system:
- First digit “0”: Central Province .
- Last four digits: Unique to delivery zones (e.g., 01034 for Kandara Town, 01033 for Kagundu-ini)
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandara Town | Market | Kandara | 01034 |
| 2 | Kagundu-ini Market | Market | Kagundu-ini | 01033 |
| 3 | Rwathe Secondary School | School | – | 01034 |
| 4 | Githigia Secondary School | School | – | 01034 |
| 5 | Kandara Post Office | Govt Office | Kandara | 01034 |
| 6 | Kagundu-ini Ward | Ward | Kagundu-ini | 01033 |
| 7 | Kandara Ward | Ward | Kandara | 01034 |