Kirinyaga West Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Wanguru operates under the postal code 10303 . This constituency is one of seven devolved political units within Kirinyaga County, administratively classified as a parliamentary constituency rather than a subcounty . Geographically, it lies in Kirinyaga’s southeastern lowlands, bordered by Mwea East (east), Kirinyaga Central (northwest), and Ndia (west) constituencies, with Embu County to the south .
Kirinyaga West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Kirinyaga |
| Geographic Location | Southeastern Kirinyaga, Mwea Basin |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Wanguru |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kirinyaga West operates under a dual governance framework. National government functions are overseen by the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Wanguru, coordinating security, land administration, and national projects . Constituency-level governance is managed by the elected Member of Parliament (MP) and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee, which allocates resources for education, infrastructure, and community projects . Kirinyaga County Government devolves services through ward representatives, focusing on agriculture (rice irrigation support), health facilities, and local roads .
Wards in Kirinyaga West
Kirinyaga West comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Tebere
- Thiba
- Mutithi
- Kangai
- Kariti
Complete Kirinyaga West Postal Codes
Postal codes in Kirinyaga West follow PCK’s five-digit system, starting with 10 for Central Kenya. The third digit designates delivery zones, while the last two specify localities . Wanguru Post Office (10303) serves the northern zone, while Kimbimbi Post Office (10310) covers southern areas .
| # | Location / Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanguru | 10303 |
| 2 | Kimbimbi | 10310 |
| 3 | Thiba | 10237 |
| 4 | Wanguru | 10303 |
| 5 | Tebere | 10303 |
| 6 | Kangai | 10304 |
| 7 | Kariti | 10230 |
| 8 | Mutithi | 10310 |
| 9 | Wanguru | 10303 |
| 10 | Kimbimbi | 10310 |