Gatanga Constituency (Postal Code: 01020 for the administrative headquarters) is one of seven parliamentary constituencies within Murang’a County, Kenya . Geographically, it lies in the southeastern part of the county, bordered by Kigumo Constituency to the northwest, Kandara to the southwest, Kiambu County’s Lari to the southeast, and Murang’a East Subcounty to the northeast.
Gatanga at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Murang’a |
| Geographic Location | Southeastern Murang’a County |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (2019 Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 3 |
| Administrative HQ | Gatanga Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Gatanga operates under Kenya’s devolved governance framework, blending national and county administration. The constituency’s affairs are managed by two parallel structures: the MP-led National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, which oversees infrastructure projects like schools and health facilities, and the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), who coordinates security and national government services . The MP heads the NG-CDF board, while the DCC reports to Murang’a County Commissioner. Murang’a County Government maintains sectoral officers (e.g., agriculture, health) in Gatanga, implementing county policies and programs. The three electoral wards each elect a Member of County Assembly (MCA) to the Murang’a County Assembly, where they legislate on county matters .
Wards in Gatanga
Gatanga comprises 3 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Gatanga
- Kihumbu-ini
- Kakuzi
Complete Gatanga Postal Codes
The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) designates 01020 as the base code for Gatanga Town, with ward-level variations assigned for precision delivery. Kakuzi Ward uses 01021, Kihumbu-ini 01022, and Gatanga Ward 01023.
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gatanga Market | Market | Gatanga | 01020 |
| 2 | Gatanga Level 4 Hospital | Hospital | Gatanga | 01020 |
| 3 | Ithiru Secondary School | School | Kihumbu-ini | 01022 |
| 4 | Kihumbu-ini Coffee Factory | Cooperative | Kihumbu-ini | 01022 |
| 5 | Gatanga NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Gatanga | 01020 |
| 6 | Kakuzi PLC | Private Company | Kakuzi | 01021 |
| 7 | Kirwara Tea Factory | Cooperative | Gatanga | 01023 |
| 8 | Muthithi Secondary School | School | Kakuzi | 01021 |
| 9 | Kagaa Post Office Agent | Postal Service | Kakuzi | 01021 |
| 10 | Gatanga Deputy County Commissioner’s Office | Govt Office | Gatanga | 01020 |
| 11 | Kakuzi Ward | Ward | – | 01021 |
| 12 | Kihumbu-ini Ward | Ward | – | 01022 |
| 13 | Gatanga Ward | Ward | – | 01023 |