List of Sub Counties in Murang’a county

ByKenneth Nyabora

Mar 14, 2023
List of Sub Counties in Murang'a county

Murang’a County is divided into 7 constituencies, which are further subdivided into wards. The sub-counties in Murang’a County are listed below.

Murang’a County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya, located in the central region of the country. It is bordered by Nyeri County to the north, Kiambu County to the west, and Machakos County to the south. The county has a total population of approximately 1,056,640 people according to the 2019 census, and it covers an area of 2,558 square kilometers.

Here’s a list of Sub Counties in Murang’a county

01. Gatanga Sub-County

Gatanga Sub-County has 6 wards: Kihumbuini, Gatanga, Makuyu, Kariara, Kambirwa, and Kigumo.

02. Kandara Sub-County

Kandara Sub-County has 7 wards: Kandara, Ruchu, Githabai, Nginda, Kigumo, Kanyenya-ini, and Murarandia.

03. Kangema Sub-County

Kangema Sub-County has 7 wards: Kahuro, Kangema Central, Kamahuha, Kigumo, Muriranjas, Ikenye, and Wangu.

04. Kigumo Sub-County

Kigumo Sub-County has 6 wards: Kigumo, Kinyona, Kambiti, Kanyenya-ini, Muruka, and Kariara.

05. Mathioya Sub-County

Mathioya Sub-County has 5 wards: Kiharu, Kigio, Kandutura, Kambiti, and Township.

06. Kiharu Sub-County

Kiharu Sub-County has 4 wards: Maragua, Ichagaki, Kambiti, and Kahuro.

07. Murang’a South Sub-County

Murang’a South Sub-County has 5 wards: Makuyu, Kangari, Kahuro, Kambiti, and Ithanga.

Each sub-county is headed by a sub-county administrator who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the sub-county. The sub-county administrators are appointed by the county government and are responsible for ensuring that government services are delivered efficiently and effectively to the residents of the sub-county.

In conclusion, Murang’a County is divided into 7 constituencies, which are further subdivided into wards. The sub-counties play a critical role in the delivery of government services to the residents of the county. It is important for residents of Murang’a County to be familiar with the sub-counties and their respective wards to facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of government services.

Hope you liked this list of Sub Counties in Murang’a County.

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