1.6% of the national register
avg 429 voters per station
avg 2.2 streams each
KNBS census, 2019
each elects one MP
Constituencies by population
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Who KIRINYAGA elected
2022Census 2019
KNBS 2019 Census Vol II; IEBC 2022 Register- Population
- 610,411
- Households
- 204,188
- Urban
- 136,224
- 22.3% of population
- Register 2019
- 376,001
- -76,806 by 2022
KIRINYAGA County election results
Every candidate on the IEBC record, by election. Open a name for their full result.
2022 Governor election
Won by Waiguru Anne Mumbi · margin 7,411 votes · 218,765 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Waiguru Anne Mumbi | 113,088 | Elected |
| Purity Ngirici | 105,677 | |
| Charles Kibiru | 0 | |
| Muriithi Kabai | 0 |
2022 Senator election
Won by James Kamau
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Murigu | 0 | |
| Antony Karimi | 0 | |
| Daniel Karaba | 0 | |
| James Kamau | 0 | Elected |
2022 Woman Rep election
Won by Njeri Maina · margin 125,109 votes · 224,893 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Njeri Maina | 175,001 | Elected |
| Rose Wachira | 49,892 | |
| Ann Wangechi | 0 | |
| Elizabeth Nyawira | 0 |
2017 Governor election
Won by Anne Mumbi Waiguru · margin 39,252 votes · 298,679 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Mumbi Waiguru | 161,343 | Elected |
| Martha Wangari Karua | 122,091 | |
| Bedan Muriithi Kagai | 9,798 | |
| Joseph Kathuri Ndathi | 4,662 | |
| Kennedy Karani Macharia | 785 |
2017 Senator election
Won by Kibiru Charles Reubenson · margin 16,996 votes · 299,922 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kibiru Charles Reubenson | 147,921 | Elected |
| Dickson Daniel Karaba | 130,925 | |
| Karubiu James Karimi | 11,987 | |
| Karimi Dishon Kirima | 9,089 |
2017 Woman Rep election
Won by Ngirici Purity Wangui · margin 149,595 votes · 299,263 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ngirici Purity Wangui | 218,551 | Elected |
| Njuguna Winnie Karimi | 68,956 | |
| Ngunyi Beth Wambura | 11,756 |
2013 Governor election
Won by Joseph Kathuri Ndathi · margin 83,156 votes · 237,190 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kathuri Ndathi | 148,226 | Elected |
| Bedan Muriithi Kagai | 65,070 | |
| James Kareu Kibicho | 10,325 | |
| John Mwangi Kiragu | 7,134 | |
| James Munyambu Nyagah | 6,435 |
2013 Senator election
Won by Dickson Daniel Karaba · margin 204,778 votes · 240,488 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson Daniel Karaba | 215,977 | Elected |
| Dishon Kirima Karimi | 11,199 | |
| James Karimi Karubio | 5,628 | |
| Julius Wanjohi Karimi | 4,438 | |
| Raphael Murithi Nyamu | 3,246 |
2013 Woman Rep election
Won by Winnie Karimi Njuguna · margin 111,890 votes · 239,438 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Winnie Karimi Njuguna | 160,169 | Elected |
| Beth Wambura Ngunyi | 48,279 | |
| Roseoliet Wanjiru Kabiru | 14,755 | |
| Grace Christine Nyaga | 6,288 | |
| Pauline Wanjiku Gatimu | 4,877 | |
| Rosaline Marigu Magondu | 3,253 | |
| Hasia Meru Ireri | 1,817 |
2027 spending limits in KIRINYAGA County
The most a candidate may spend on the campaign, as gazetted for the general election of 10 August 2027.
- Governor
- KES 38,828,616
- Senator
- KES 38,828,616
- Women Representative
- KES 38,828,616
Public funding
County equitable shareKIRINYAGA, since FY 2022/23
No County equitable share figures recorded yet
Nothing is on record for KIRINYAGA for since FY 2022/23. Figures appear here as soon as they are published.
Constituencies
Open any row for its own map, census and representatives.
| Name | Registered voters |
|---|---|
| MWEA 8 within | 99,982 |
| GICHUGU 5 within | 73,025 |
| KIRINYAGA CENTRAL 4 within | 66,936 |
| NDIA 3 within | 59,252 |
About KIRINYAGA County
KIRINYAGA County has elected its Governor at 3 general elections on record: Joseph Kathuri Ndathi (THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE) in 2013, Anne Mumbi Waiguru (JUBILEE PARTY) in 2017 and Waiguru Anne Mumbi (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
KIRINYAGA County has elected its Senator at 3 general elections on record: Dickson Daniel Karaba in 2013, Kibiru Charles Reubenson (INDEPENDENT) in 2017 and James Kamau (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
KIRINYAGA County has elected its Woman Rep at 3 general elections on record: Winnie Karimi Njuguna in 2013, Ngirici Purity Wangui (JUBILEE PARTY) in 2017 and Njeri Maina (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
The closest race on record was the 2022 Governor election, which Waiguru Anne Mumbi won by 7,411 votes.
Questions about KIRINYAGA County
How many constituencies are in KIRINYAGA County?
KIRINYAGA County has 4 constituencies: Gichugu, Kirinyaga Central, Mwea and Ndia.
Who was elected Governor for KIRINYAGA County in 2022?
Waiguru Anne Mumbi (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Governor election with 113,088 votes (51.69% of the vote), 7,411 votes ahead of the runner-up.
Who was elected Senator for KIRINYAGA County in 2022?
James Kamau (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Senator election with 0 votes.
Who was elected Woman Rep for KIRINYAGA County in 2022?
Njeri Maina (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Woman Rep election with 175,001 votes (77.82% of the vote), 125,109 votes ahead of the runner-up.
How many registered voters are in KIRINYAGA County?
299,195 people are on the IEBC register for KIRINYAGA County, voting at 697 polling stations.
How much can a candidate spend in KIRINYAGA County in the 2027 election?
The limits for the general election of 10 August 2027: Governor KES 38,828,616, Senator KES 38,828,616 and Woman Rep KES 38,828,616. 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.