Yatta Constituency Explained

Yatta Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of 5 constituencies in Machakos County. The constituency was established for the 1945 elections. Yatta residents elect a young energetic politician Hon. Robert Basil.

Members of Parliament

ElectionsMP [1] PartyNotes
Gideon Munyao Mutiso
Gideon Munyao MutisoOne-party system
Simon Kitheka KiiluOne-party system
Richard Matheka KakoiOne-party system
Gideon Munyao MutisoOne-party system.
Gideon Munyao Mutiso
Francis P. Wambua(Kyole)
James Philip MutisoMutiso died due to flash floods in 2003 [2]
2003 Charles Mutavi KilonzoBy-election
Charles Mutavi Kilonzo
Francis Mwangangi Kilonzo
Charles Mutavi KilonzoIndependent
2022Hon. Robert Basil

Locations and wards

Locations
Location Population[3]
Ikombe18,062
Katangi10,972
Kinyaata18,635
Kithimani25,974
11,950
27,794
Mavoloni17,446
Ndalani22,152
Total 152,985
Wards
Ward Registered VotersCounty Assembly
Kithimani 4,549 Machakos County Assembly
Matuu Machakos County Assembly
Ikombe 6,693
Katangi 7,411 Machakos County Assembly
Ndalani 8,072 Masaku county
Total 53,045

External links

Notes and References

  1. Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007
  2. BBC News, May 5, 2003: Floods leave Nairobi dry
  3. information.go.ke: CDF allocation by sector and location (2003-6)