Mathira Constituency is an
electoral constituency
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other poli ...
in
Kenya
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. It is one of six constituencies in
Nyeri County. The constituency was established for the 1963 elections. Mathira is popularly known as Mathira ya Githomo (education). It has the most educated population in the country. It sits at the foot of
Mount Kenya. Mathira is known for growing tea and coffee.
Karatina
Karatina is a town in Nyeri County, Kenya. It hosts a municipal council and the headquarters of Mathira East district. Karatina municipality has a total population of 6,852, all classified as urban (1999 census). It has six electoral wards, all ...
is to the east. Several tarmac roads crisscross Mathira, including the Kenol-Marua superhighway.
Education institutions include Karatina University, Tumutumu Girls High School, Kanjuri High School, Karatina Girls, and
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School. Health facilities include Karatina Hospital, Jamii Hospital, PCEA Tumutumu hospital and many dispensaries.
Kagochi tea factory is the largest private employer. Mountain Lodge leads in tourism.
Members of Parliament
Wards
References
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Constituencies in Nyeri County
Constituencies in Central Province (Kenya)
1963 establishments in Kenya
Constituencies established in 1963