Kirinyaga East Subcounty’s administrative headquarters in Kutus uses the postal code 10304 . This subcounty is a key administrative unit within Kirinyaga County, situated in Kenya’s Central region. It borders Kirinyaga Central to the northwest, Embu County to the east, and Mbeere South to the southeast .
Kirinyaga East at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Subcounty |
| Year Established | 2013 (post-devolution) |
| Parent County | Kirinyaga |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Kirinyaga, bordering Embu County |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 4 (per IEBC structure) |
| Administrative HQ | Kutus |
| Current Representative | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kirinyaga East Subcounty operates under a hybrid governance model. National government functions are overseen by the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), based in Kutus, who coordinates security, land administration, and national projects . County government services, including health and agriculture, are managed by the Sub-County Administrator, appointed by the Kirinyaga County Governor .
Wards in Kirinyaga East
Kirinyaga East comprises 4 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Mutithi
- Kangai
- Thiba
- Wamumu
Complete Kirinyaga East Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kutus Town | Administrative HQ | Kutus Town | 10304 |
| 2 | Kerugoya County Hospital Annex | Hospital | Mutithi | 10304 |
| 3 | Kianyaga High School | School | Kangai | 10304 |
| 4 | Deputy County Commissioner’s Office | Govt Office | Kutus Town | 10304 |
| 5 | Wanguru Market | Market | Thiba | 10303 |
| 6 | Kimbimbi Health Centre | Hospital | Wamumu | 10303 |
| 7 | Mwea Irrigation Scheme Headquarters | Govt Office | Thiba | 10237 |
| 8 | Mutithi Ward Office | Govt Office | Mutithi | 10304 |