- To qualify as an MCA, one must be a Kenyan citizen, a registered voter, and meet educational and ethical standards set by the Constitution and Elections Act.
Do you know about your Members of County Assembly (MCAs) in Nakuru? The county has 78 MCAs. Out of these, 55 were elected directly by residents in the 2022 general election, while the rest were nominated to ensure gender balance and representation of youth and persons with disabilities. This makes Nakuru one of the counties with the largest assemblies in Kenya.
The County Assembly of Nakuru was established under the 2010 Constitution to bring governance closer to the people. It turns community voices into laws, oversight, and development plans.
In the highland constituencies of Molo and Njoro, wards such as Marioshoni led by Bernard Kipngetich, Elburgon under Njuguna Mwaura, Turi represented by John Mwangi, Molo by Joseph Ngware, Mau Narok by Cyrus Dida, Mauche by Moses Ngeny, Kihingo by Simon Kamau, Nessuit by Samwel Kipkemoi, Lare by Philip Wanjohi, and Njoro by Ezekiah Kung’u Kariuki reflect the county’s farming backbone.
Towards Naivasha, wards like Biashara led by Elijah Mwaura, Hells Gate under Virginia Wamaitha, Lakeview by Alex Ndungu, Mai Mahiu by Eliud Kamau, Maiella by Jane Wanjiru, Olkaria by Peter Wanjala M., Naivasha East by Stanley Karanja, and Viwandani by Joseph Mwangi highlight Nakuru’s tourism and industrial growth.
Gilgil constituency is represented by Rose Gathoni, George Wang’ang’a in Elementaita, Michael Gathanwa in Mbaruk/Eburu, Francis Mungai in Malewa West, and Peter Njoroge in Murindati.
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In Kuresoi constituencies, Robert Kipyegon leads Amalo, William Mutai represents Keringet, Rose Chepkoech Kiptagich, Paul Kipkorir Tinet, Alex Bor Kiptororo, Wesley Kipkurui Nyota, Emmanuel Langat Sirikwa, and John Kipngetich Kamara. Subukia constituency includes Isabella Kerubo in Subukia, Elijah Mwangi in Waseges, and George Cheruiyot in Kabazi.
Rongai constituency features Isaac Kiptisya in Menengai West, Degaulle Elibas in Soin, Chemutai Hellen in Visoi, and Alex Kipkoech Arap in Mosop.
Bahati constituency includes Nixon Kiprotich in Solai, James Gathuita in Dundori, Leah Wambui in Kabatini, Paul Waweru in Kiamaina, Samuel Mwangi Kamau in Lanet/Umoja, and Grace Wambui in Bahati.
Nakuru Town West constituency captures the urban pulse with Benard Kiprotich in Barut, Benard Maina Kariuki in London, Peter Mwamba in Kaptembwo, Robert Kiplangat in Kapkures, John Macharia in Rhoda, David Wathiai in Shaabab, Hamisi Msuri in Biashara, Neto Sakwa in Kivumbini, David Kihumba in Flamingo, and Wajeff Wilson Mwangi in Menengai.
Nakuru Town East constituency is represented by Antony Charles Kamau.
The Assembly’s work goes beyond lawmaking. MCAs oversee how county resources are used and strengthen grassroots participation through ward offices and community forums. For many residents, the MCA is the most accessible representative and the first point of contact when challenges arise.
As Kenya heads toward the 2027 general elections, this information becomes critical. Civic education helps residents understand how the Assembly functions, how decisions made in the chamber affect daily life, and how to evaluate the performance of leaders elected in 2022.
With a clear understanding of wards and their MCAs, citizens are better positioned to make informed choices and participate meaningfully in Nakuru’s governance and development.
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