0.1% of the national register
avg 457 voters per station
avg 2.0 streams each
No census at this level
polling centres in this ward
Who GATHIGIRIRI elected
2013Census 2019
No census figures are recorded at this level. The 2019 census is held for every county and for 185 constituencies; wards have none.
GATHIGIRIRI Ward election results
Every candidate on the IEBC record, by election. Open a name for their full result.
2022 MCA election
Won by Ngahu Benson Waweru · 2,369 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ngahu Benson Waweru | 2,369 | Elected |
2017 MCA election
Won by Kiragu Simon Waititu · margin 183 votes · 9,183 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kiragu Simon Waititu | 3,923 | Elected |
| Ruru Joseph Mungai | 3,740 | |
| Njaga James Mungai | 558 | |
| Kahiga Joseph Simon Kiguru | 323 | |
| Gatimu James Muthee | 314 | |
| Njiru Paul Wanjohi | 90 | |
| Ng'ang'a Harriison Mwangi | 89 | |
| Muriuki Josiah Munene | 67 | |
| Mwangi Kenneth Alex Migwi | 49 | |
| Njeru Anthony Kinyua | 30 |
2013 MCA election
Won by Joseph Mungai Ruru · margin 1,921 votes · 6,620 valid votes
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mungai Ruru | 3,615 | Elected |
| James Mungai Njaga | 1,694 | |
| Murimi David Gachari | 459 | |
| Mathew Kamanu Mwaura | 443 | |
| Francis Kinoro Kariuki | 341 | |
| Paul Muchira Nguo | 68 |
2027 spending limits in GATHIGIRIRI Ward
The most a candidate may spend on the campaign, as gazetted for the general election of 10 August 2027.
- Member of County Assembly
- KES 4,359,692
Public funding
Ward development fundGATHIGIRIRI, FY 2013/14 to 2016/17
No Ward development fund figures recorded yet
Nothing is on record for GATHIGIRIRI for FY 2013/14 to 2016/17. Figures appear here as soon as they are published.
Polling centres
Open any row for its own map, census and representatives.
| Name | Registered voters |
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No polling centres recorded
Nothing is held below this level in the register.
About GATHIGIRIRI Ward
GATHIGIRIRI Ward has elected its MCA at 3 general elections on record: Joseph Mungai Ruru in 2013, Kiragu Simon Waititu (INDEPENDENT) in 2017 and Ngahu Benson Waweru (United Democratic Alliance) in 2022.
The closest race on record was the 2017 MCA election, which Kiragu Simon Waititu won by 183 votes.
Questions about GATHIGIRIRI Ward
Which constituency and county is GATHIGIRIRI Ward in?
GATHIGIRIRI Ward is in MWEA, KIRINYAGA County.
Who was elected MCA for GATHIGIRIRI Ward in 2022?
Ngahu Benson Waweru (United Democratic Alliance) won the 2022 MCA election with 2,369 votes (100.00% of the vote).
How many registered voters are in GATHIGIRIRI Ward?
10,074 people are on the IEBC register for GATHIGIRIRI Ward, voting at 22 polling stations.
How much can a candidate spend in GATHIGIRIRI Ward in the 2027 election?
The limits for the general election of 10 August 2027: MCA KES 4,359,692. 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.