0.7% of the national register
avg 482 voters per station
avg 7.9 streams each
KNBS census, 2019
each elects one MCA
Wards by registered voters
Tap a region to open itShaded by rank, so the spread stays legible at every level.
Who RUIRU elected
2013Census 2019
KNBS 2019 Census Vol II (Table 2.3)- Population
- 371,111
- Households
- 129,470
RUIRU Constituency election results
Every candidate on the IEBC record, by election. Open a name for their full result.
2022 MP election
Won by Kingara Simon Ng’ang’a · 68,045 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kingara Simon Ng’ang’a | 68,045 | Elected |
2017 MP election
Won by Kingara Simon Nganga · margin 99,012 votes · 124,695 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kingara Simon Nganga | 108,675 | Elected |
| Otieno Eric Donald O Ragalo | 9,663 | |
| Kihoti Rose Karimi | 4,720 | |
| Thuo Edwin Mungai | 1,637 |
2013 MP election
Won by Esther Nyambura Gathogo · margin 44,215 votes · 93,708 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Nyambura Gathogo | 60,784 | Elected |
| Simon Nganga Kingara | 16,569 | |
| Peter Maina Kariuki | 8,835 | |
| Zosky Wahu Mwangi | 2,764 | |
| Michael Irungu Gathii | 2,536 | |
| Edward Mwaura | 1,252 | |
| Eunice Gathigia Gathua | 675 | |
| Tundura Sgebo Gagi | 293 |
2027 spending limits in RUIRU Constituency
The most a candidate may spend on the campaign, as gazetted for the general election of 10 August 2027.
- Member of Parliament
- KES 32,419,398
Public funding
NG-CDFRUIRU, FY 2013/14 to 2016/17
No NG-CDF figures recorded yet
Nothing is on record for RUIRU for FY 2013/14 to 2016/17. Figures appear here as soon as they are published.
Wards
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| Name | Registered voters |
|---|---|
| BIASHARA | 29,249 |
| MWIKI | 20,324 |
| GITOTHUA | 16,154 |
| KAHAWA WENDANI | 15,821 |
| MWIHOKO | 13,735 |
| GATONGORA | 12,996 |
| KAHAWA SUKARI | 9,173 |
| KIUU | 8,955 |
About RUIRU Constituency
RUIRU Constituency has elected its MP at 3 general elections on record: Esther Nyambura Gathogo in 2013, Kingara Simon Nganga (JUBILEE PARTY) in 2017 and Kingara Simon Ng’ang’a (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
The closest race on record was the 2013 MP election, which Esther Nyambura Gathogo won by 44,215 votes.
Questions about RUIRU Constituency
Which county is RUIRU Constituency in?
RUIRU Constituency is in KIAMBU County.
How many wards are in RUIRU Constituency?
RUIRU Constituency has 8 wards: Biashara, Gatongora, Gitothua, Kahawa Sukari, Kahawa Wendani, Kiuu, Mwihoko and Mwiki.
Who was elected MP for RUIRU Constituency in 2022?
Kingara Simon Ng’ang’a (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 MP election with 68,045 votes (100.00% of the vote).
How many registered voters are in RUIRU Constituency?
126,407 people are on the IEBC register for RUIRU Constituency, voting at 262 polling stations.
How much can a candidate spend in RUIRU Constituency in the 2027 election?
The limits for the general election of 10 August 2027: MP KES 32,419,398. A limit covers what a candidate spends in the expenditure period, on items including venues, publicity, advertising, campaign staff, transport and nomination fees. Source: Kenya Gazette Notice No. 12251, Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVIII No. 136 (Special Issue), 7 August 2026: contributions and spending limits for the general election of 10 August 2027.
Sources — boundaries and the polling-station register: IEBC. Population: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2019 Census. Results: IEBC declared results, 2022 / 2017 / 2013.