Kirinyaga Central Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Kerugoya uses the 10300 postal code. Geographically, it lies in the central highlands of Kenya, bordered by Mwea (east), Kirinyaga West (south), and Ndia (west) constituencies, with Mount Kenya to its northwest .
Kirinyaga Central at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | Pre-2010 |
| Parent County | Kirinyaga |
| Geographic Location | Central Kirinyaga, slopes of Mt. Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | |
| Population (Latest Census) | |
| Number of Wards | 4 |
| Administrative HQ | Kerugoya |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Kirinyaga Central operates under a hybrid governance model. National government functions, including security and education, are managed by the Kerugoya Deputy County Commissioner’s office . Constituency-level administration is overseen by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, responsible for infrastructure projects like schools and health centers . The County Government of Kirinyaga, led by Governor manages devolved services such as healthcare and trade through the Kutus-based county offices (Postal Code: 10304) .
Wards in Kirinyaga Central
Kirinyaga Central comprises 4 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Kerugoya
- Mutira
- Kagumo
- Kanyekini
Complete Kirinyaga Central Postal Codes
Kirinyaga Central’s postal codes follow a hierarchical system: 10 represents Central Province, while unique suffixes denote specific delivery zones. Kerugoya Post Office (10300) serves as the primary hub, with subordinate offices in Kutus (10304) and Kagumo (10307) handling localized delivery .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerugoya Town Market | Market | Kerugoya Ward | 10300 |
| 2 | Kerugoya County Referral Hospital | Hospital | Kerugoya Ward | 10300 |
| 3 | Kagumo High School | School | Kagumo Ward | 10307 |
| 4 | Kirinyaga Central NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Kerugoya Ward | 10300 |
| 5 | Mutira Health Center | Health Center | Mutira Ward | 10307 |
| 6 | Kutus County Administration | Govt Office | Kanyekini Ward | 10304 |
| 7 | Kerugoya Post Office | Post Office | Kerugoya Ward | 10300 |
| 8 | Kianyaga High School | School | Mutira Ward | 10307 |
| 9 | Kagumo Post Office | Post Office | Kagumo Ward | 10307 |
| 10 | Baricho Secondary School | School | Kanyekini Ward | 10304 |