1.2% of the national register
avg 388 voters per station
avg 1.6 streams each
KNBS census, 2019
each elects one MP
Constituencies by population
Tap a region to open itShaded by rank, so the spread stays legible at every level.
Who LAIKIPIA elected
2017Census 2019
KNBS 2019 Census Vol II; IEBC 2022 Register- Population
- 518,560
- Households
- 149,271
- Urban
- 127,360
- 24.6% of population
- Register 2019
- 263,012
- -45,180 by 2022
LAIKIPIA County election results
Every candidate on the IEBC record, by election. Open a name for their full result.
2022 Governor election
Won by Irungu Joshua Wakahora · margin 65,220 votes · 165,003 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Irungu Joshua Wakahora | 113,783 | Elected |
| Ndiritu Murithi | 48,563 | |
| John Wakaba | 2,657 |
2022 Senator election
Won by John Kinyua · margin 19,742 votes · 129,923 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| John Kinyua | 59,947 | Elected |
| John Kamunya | 40,205 | |
| John Githinji | 29,771 |
2022 Woman Rep election
Won by Jane Kagiri · margin 26,196 votes · 113,274 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Kagiri | 69,735 | Elected |
| Beth Waithera | 43,539 | |
| Virginia Wambui | 0 |
2017 Governor election
Won by Ndiritu Muriithi · margin 2,007 votes · 198,705 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ndiritu Muriithi | 100,356 | Elected |
| Joshua Wakahora Irungu | 98,349 |
2017 Senator election
Won by Nderitu John Kinyua · margin 90,160 votes · 198,582 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nderitu John Kinyua | 144,371 | Elected |
| Kamunya John Maina Njenga | 54,211 |
2017 Woman Rep election
Won by Waruguru Catherine Wanjiku · margin 90,329 votes · 198,616 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Waruguru Catherine Wanjiku | 138,491 | Elected |
| Apollos Jane Agnes Wanjira | 48,162 | |
| Wanjau Mary Ngima | 6,441 | |
| Kuiyukia Esther Wanjiru | 5,522 |
2013 Governor election
Won by Joshua Wakahora Irungu · margin 40,772 votes · 155,699 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Wakahora Irungu | 83,678 | Elected |
| Festus Mwangi Kiunjuri | 42,906 | |
| Ndiritu Muriithi | 19,176 | |
| Richard Mburu Kamau | 9,939 |
2013 Senator election
Won by Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki · margin 73,093 votes · 155,673 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki | 96,580 | Elected |
| John Kinyua Nderitu | 23,487 | |
| James Maina Mathenge | 13,432 | |
| Weston Gitonga | 8,331 | |
| Peter Mburu Mugwe | 7,073 | |
| Simon Gathuo Gichuru | 3,462 | |
| John Muritu Karumba | 3,308 |
2013 Woman Rep election
Won by Jane Agnes Wanjira Machira · margin 5,846 votes · 155,727 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Agnes Wanjira Machira | 54,645 | Elected |
| Virginia Wambui Ndiritu | 48,799 | |
| Wangechi Jane Kagiri | 36,079 | |
| Irene Wachuka John | 10,183 | |
| Alice Njoki | 6,021 |
2027 spending limits in LAIKIPIA County
The most a candidate may spend on the campaign, as gazetted for the general election of 10 August 2027.
- Governor
- KES 46,715,011
- Senator
- KES 46,715,011
- Women Representative
- KES 46,715,011
Public funding
County equitable shareLAIKIPIA, FY 2017/18 to 2021/22
No County equitable share figures recorded yet
Nothing is on record for LAIKIPIA for FY 2017/18 to 2021/22. Figures appear here as soon as they are published.
Constituencies
Open any row for its own map, census and representatives.
| Name | Registered voters |
|---|---|
| LAIKIPIA WEST 6 within | 98,300 |
| LAIKIPIA EAST 5 within | 79,381 |
| LAIKIPIA NORTH 4 within | 40,151 |
About LAIKIPIA County
LAIKIPIA County has elected its Governor at 3 general elections on record: Joshua Wakahora Irungu (THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE) in 2013, Ndiritu Muriithi (INDEPENDENT) in 2017 and Irungu Joshua Wakahora (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
LAIKIPIA County has elected its Senator at 3 general elections on record: Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki in 2013, Nderitu John Kinyua (JUBILEE PARTY) in 2017 and John Kinyua (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
LAIKIPIA County has elected its Woman Rep at 3 general elections on record: Jane Agnes Wanjira Machira in 2013, Waruguru Catherine Wanjiku (JUBILEE PARTY) in 2017 and Jane Kagiri (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
The closest race on record was the 2017 Governor election, which Ndiritu Muriithi won by 2,007 votes.
Questions about LAIKIPIA County
How many constituencies are in LAIKIPIA County?
LAIKIPIA County has 3 constituencies: Laikipia East, Laikipia North and Laikipia West.
Who was elected Governor for LAIKIPIA County in 2022?
Irungu Joshua Wakahora (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Governor election with 113,783 votes (68.96% of the vote), 65,220 votes ahead of the runner-up.
Who was elected Senator for LAIKIPIA County in 2022?
John Kinyua (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Senator election with 59,947 votes (46.14% of the vote), 19,742 votes ahead of the runner-up.
Who was elected Woman Rep for LAIKIPIA County in 2022?
Jane Kagiri (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 Woman Rep election with 69,735 votes (61.56% of the vote), 26,196 votes ahead of the runner-up.
How many registered voters are in LAIKIPIA County?
217,832 people are on the IEBC register for LAIKIPIA County, voting at 561 polling stations.
How much can a candidate spend in LAIKIPIA County in the 2027 election?
The limits for the general election of 10 August 2027: Governor KES 46,715,011, Senator KES 46,715,011 and Woman Rep KES 46,715,011. 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.