Mukurweini Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya, being one of six constituencies in Nyeri County. Mukurweini Constituency comprises Mukurweini division of Nyeri County, which is administratively divided into four wards; Mukurwe-ini Central, Mukurwe-ini West, Rugi and Gikondi wards. It has approximate population of 110,000. The current member of parliament is Hon. John Kaguchia P.G. Mukurwe-ini residents are mainly farmers; coffee and dairy farming is the main agricultural activity carried out. The area does not experience extreme weather conditions and has several scenic features. Wajee Nature Park, a bird conservancy, located in Rugi ward, Giathugu Sublocation is a bird watchers paradise where rare birds are found. The lower parts of Mukurwe-ini is endowed with ball clay deposits that used to manufacture ceramic products. Mukurwe-ini is also proud to have a vibrant industry anchored by Wakulima Dairy that packages milk under the brand name Royal Fresh.[1]
| Elections | MP [2] | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Henry Clement Wariithi | KANU | One-party system |
| 1969 | Morris Mwai Koigi | KANU | One-party system |
| 1974 | Henry Clement Wariithi | KANU | One-party system |
| 1979 | Henry Clement Wariithi | KANU | One-party system |
| 1983 | Ngumbu Njururi Maiyani | KANU | One-party system. |
| 1988 | Ngumbu Njururi Maiyani | KANU | One-party system. |
| 1992 | David Muhika Mutahii | Democratic Party | |
| 1997 | David Muhika Mutahi | Democratic Party | |
| 2002 | Mutahi Kagwe | NARC | |
| 2007 | Kabando wa Kabando | Safina | |
| 2013 | Kabando wa Kabando | The National Alliance | |
| 2017 | Anthony Githiaka Kiai | Jubilee Party | |
| 2022 | John Kaguchia | United Democratic Alliance |
| Ward | Registered Voters |
|---|---|
| Gakindu | 7,828 |
| Giathugu | 8,388 |
| Gikondi | 6,330 |
| Githi | 6,502 |
| Muhito | 9,463 |
| Rutune | 4,717 |
| Thanu | 3,589 |
| Total | 46,817 |
| *September 2005,[3][4] | |
