Kuria Constituency Explained

Kuria Constituency is a former electoral constituency in Kenya since idipendence in 1963. It was after Chacha Sinda's (a Colonialist and Paramount chief) dacades of leadership since 1899 to his controvasual demise in 1940s. It was the only constituency in the former Kuria District. The constituency had 21 wards, all electing councillors to the Kehancha municipality. It has since been divided into Kuria West Constituency and Kuria East Constituency.

Members of Parliament

ElectionsMP [1] PartyNotes
One-party system
One-party system
One-party system
One-party system.
One-party system.
Getayama Maisori Kuria East Jubilee Coalition

Wards

Wards
Ward Registered Voters
Bukira Central 21,120
Bukira East 32,730
19,340
35,070
22,230
16,380
24,820
20,310
31,220
Kombe 6,280
23,290
16,520
17,440
33,780
Nyabasi North 14,140
Nyabasi West 26,540
49,940
27,480
12,770
26,590
15,780
Total 493,770

Notes and References

  1. Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007