Kabete Constituency
Electoral constituency in Kenya
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::summary Electoral constituency in Kenya ::
Kabete Constituency is one of twelve electoral constituencies within Kiambu County that neighbours Westlands Constituency in Nairobi County, Kenya. The constituency has a population of 140,427 people and occupies an approximate area of 60.20 km2.
A study in 2005 revealed that Kabete Constituency had the lowest poverty rate in Kenya.
In 2012 Kikuyu Constituency, previously part of Kabete constituency, was split off following the growth of population within the area.
George Muchai, member of parliament for Kabete Constituency and Deputy Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Nairobi on February 7, 2015. According to the Standard Newspaper for 10 November 2014, Muchai had alleged that there was rampant embezzlement, misappropriation and mismanagement of workers' deductions which translated into Sh190 billion.
He was succeeded by Ferdinand Waititu who was sworn in on 26 May 2015 during a special parliamentary sitting after winning the election in a landslide victory, winning over 90% of the total votes cast. Waititu is a former Member of Parliament for Embakasi Constituency. After being declared the winner he promised to offer good leadership and indicated that during the next elections he would be a candidate for the post of governor in Kiambu County.
In 2017, James Githua Kamau was elected as the new member of parliament and won the subsequent election in 2022.
Kabete constituency has five county assembly wards as indicated below:
::data[format=table title="County Assembly Wards in Kabete Constituency"]
| County Assembly Ward No. | County Assembly Ward Name: | County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): | County Assembly Ward Area (Approx.): | County Assembly Ward Description: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0591 | Gitaru Ward | 29,177 | 13.50 km2 | Comprises Gitaru, Kanyariri, and Chura Sub–Locations of Kiambu County |
| 0592 | Muguga Ward | 27,527 | 15.30 km2 | Comprises Muguga, Kahuho and Ruku Sub–Locations of Kiambu County |
| 0593 | Nyathuna Ward | 28,771 | 17.80 km2 | Comprises Nyathuna, Kirangari, Karura and Gathiga Sub–Locations of Kiambu County |
| 0594 | Kabete Ward | 30,657 | 10.10 km2 | Comprises Lower Kabete and Kibichiku Sub–Locations of Kiambu County |
| 0595 | Uthiru Ward | 24,295 | 3.50 km2 | Comprises Uthiru Sub-Location of Kiambu County |
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References
- at softkenya.com
References
- MURIUKI, MURIITHI. (2 November 2005). "The great divide: Kenya's richest and poorest areas". The Daily Nation.
- Cherono, Stella. (7 February 2015). "Kabete MP George Muchai, two bodyguards and a driver shot dead in Nairobi". Daily Nation.
- Makana, Fred. (10 November 2014). "Kabete MP George Muchai accuses COTU of misusing Sh190 billion, workers money".
- "Waititu sworn in as Kabete MP".
- "BREAKING: Hon Ferdinand Waititu WINS Kabete Parliamentary by-election".
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