Kinangop Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Njabini uses the postal code 20319 for South Kinangop . Established in 1988, this constituency is one of five electoral units in Nyandarua County, Central Kenya . It spans the southeastern slopes of the Aberdare Range, bounded by Kipipiri Constituency (north), Murang’a County (southeast), and Kiambu County (south).
Kinangop at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1988 |
| Parent County | Nyandarua |
| Geographic Location | Southeastern Aberdare Range |
| Total Area (sq km) | 935 |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 8 |
| Administrative HQ | Njabini |
| Current MP | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kinangop operates under Kenya’s parliamentary governance system, with an elected Member of Parliament overseeing the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). The MP, heads a committee that allocates resources to local projects, primarily in education and infrastructure . Administrative functions are coordinated through the Nyandarua County Government, which delegates service delivery to ward-level offices. Each of the eight wards elects a Member of County Assembly (MCA).
Kinangop comprises eight electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Engineer
- Gathara
- North Kinangop
- Murungaru
- Njabini/Kibiru
- Nyakio
- Magumu
- Githabai .
Complete Kinangop Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Njabini Town | Town/Market | Njabini/Kibiru | 20319 |
| 2 | Engineer Sub-County Hospital | Hospital | Engineer | 20319 |
| 3 | Njabini Secondary School | School | Njabini/Kibiru | 20319 |
| 4 | Kinangop NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Njabini/Kibiru | 20319 |
| 5 | North Kinangop Ward | Ward | North Kinangop | 20318 |
| 6 | Gathara Health Centre | Hospital | Gathara | 20318 |
| 7 | Magumu Trading Centre | Market | Magumu | 20319 |
| 8 | Murungaru Dairy Cooperative | Business | Murungaru | 20319 |