Maara Constituency

Constituency

About Maara Constituency

Maara Constituency is one of the three constituencies in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, it is a region of great natural beauty, agricultural productivity, and immense untapped potential. The constituency covers an area of approximately 350 square kilometers and is home to about 148,000 residents.

Key Facts

County: Tharaka Nithi

Wards: 6 (Chogoria, Mwimbi, Ganga, Magumoni, Katharaka, Kieganguru)

Population: ~148,000 residents

Main Economic Activities: Agriculture (tea, coffee, dairy), Trade, Education

Notable Institutions: Chogoria Boys High School, Chogoria Girls High School, PCEA Chogoria Hospital

Geography: Eastern slopes of Mount Kenya

Towns and Trading Centers

Maara Constituency has several vibrant towns and trading centers that serve as economic and social hubs for the residents:

Chogoria The main commercial center with banks, supermarkets, and the famous Chogoria Boys High School. Population: ~35,000

Mwimbi A vibrant agricultural town serving tea and coffee farmers. Population: ~28,000

Katharaka A growing trading center with emerging commercial activity. Population: ~20,000

Kieganguru Known for its fertile agricultural land and community spirit. Population: ~18,000

Magumoni A rural center focused on dairy farming and coffee production. Population: ~25,000

Ganga An emerging commercial hub with significant development potential. Population: ~22,000

Wards of Maara Constituency

Maara Constituency is divided into six electoral wards, each with unique characteristics and development needs:

Chogoria

The largest ward and commercial hub of Maara Constituency, home to Chogoria Boys High School and Chogoria town.

Population: ~35,000

Features: Chogoria Boys High School, Chogoria Town, PCEA Chogoria Hospital, Chogoria Girls High School

Ganga

A rapidly developing ward with potential for agribusiness and real estate development.

Population: ~22,000

Features: Ganga Trading Center, Agricultural potential

Katharaka

A growing ward with emerging trading centers and educational institutions.

Population: ~20,000

Features: Katharaka Trading Center, Schools, Churches

Kieganguru

A ward with rich agricultural land and potential for irrigation-based farming.

Population: ~18,000

Features: Fertile farmland, Potential for irrigation projects

Magumoni

A rural ward focused on agriculture and dairy farming, with close-knit community ties.

Population: ~25,000

Features: Dairy farming, Coffee plantations, Community groups

Mwimbi

A vibrant agricultural ward known for tea and coffee farming, with Mwimbi town as the main trading center.

Population: ~28,000

Features: Mwimbi Tea Factory, Mwimbi Market, Beautiful scenery

Polling Stations in Maara Constituency

Here are all the polling stations in Maara Constituency organized by ward. Find your designated polling station:

Chogoria Ward (11 stations)

Chogoria Boys High School Code: 001-002

Chogoria Girls High School Code: 001-003

Chogoria Market Ground Code: 001-005

Chogoria Primary School Code: 001-001

Kabui Primary School Code: 001-011

Kathungu Primary School Code: 001-008

Kirumi Primary School Code: 001-007

Mitheru Primary School Code: 001-009

PCEA Chogoria Church Code: 001-004

St. Joseph Chogoria Code: 001-006

Thigaa Primary School Code: 001-010

Ganga Ward (3 stations)

ACK Ganga Church Code: 003-003

Ganga Primary School Code: 003-001

Ganga Secondary School Code: 003-002

Katharaka Ward (2 stations)

Katharaka Primary School Code: 005-001

Katharaka Secondary School Code: 005-002

Kieganguru Ward (3 stations)

Kieganguru Primary School Code: 006-001

Kieganguru Secondary School Code: 006-002

Kiera Primary School Code: 006-003

Magumoni Ward (3 stations)

Magumoni Primary School Code: 004-001

Magumoni Secondary School Code: 004-002

Makuri Primary School Code: 004-003

Mwimbi Ward (6 stations)

Kiaragana Primary School Code: 002-004

Kiaragana Secondary School Code: 002-006

Kirumi Tea Buying Centre Code: 002-005

Mwimbi Primary School Code: 002-001

Mwimbi Secondary School Code: 002-002

PCEA Mwimbi Church Code: 002-003