Introduction
Gatanga Constituency, which is in Thika District - Central Province,
consists of Gatanga Division and Kakuzi Division.
The current Member of Parliament is Hon. Peter Kenneth, Assistant Minister - Planning.
The objectives of all well wishers and the
government as a whole are:
» improve economical growth
» improve educational standards
» improve public health
» improve standards of living
Historical Overview
At independence, the Constituency was known as Kandara. The following Members of Parliament have
represented the Constituency.
Period
Member of Parliament
1963 - 1966 Hon. Bildad Kagia
1966 - 1969 Hon. Tadeo Mwaura
1969 - 1980 Hon. George Mwicigi
1980 - 1983 Hon. Waweru Ng'ethe
1983 - 1988 Hon. George Mwicigi
In 1988, the Constituency was renamed to Gatanga Constituency when Kandara Constituency was divided into
two. The following Members of Parliament have represented the Constituency.
Period
Member of Parliament
1988 - 1992 Hon. John Mwangi Gachui
1992 - 1997 Hon. J. Mburu Wanyoike
1997 - 2002 Hon. David Murathe
2002 - present Hon. Peter Kenneth
In 2002, Kakuzi Division was added to the Constituency.
Area MP
Hon. Peter Kenneth, MP Gatanga
Constituency Assistant Minister
Office of The Prime Minister, Ministry of State for Planning, National Development
and Vision 2030
Profile
Profile of Gatanga Constituency : -
Thika District is located in the southern part of Central Province. It has an area of
2,024 sq.km with six administrative division.
C D F - Projects
There are over hundred projects initiated through the Constituency Development Fund carried
out during the tenure of the current MP. More >>
Notices
Period
Events / Items
Every Tuesday Hon. meets publ
ic at Mabanda office
Every Thursday Hon. meets public at Kakuzi office
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