Nakuru Town East, a compact urban constituency, mirrors Kenya’s national political waves while anchoring Nakuru City’s commerce. Once a Jubilee stronghold, it now rides the UDA tide, with tightening margins signaling voters’ growing demand for real urban development and sharper leadership in this strategic Mt. Kenya battleground.


Hon. David Gikaria, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nakuru Town East| Photo Courtesy, Parliament of Kenya.


Nakuru Town East was established in 2010 following the split of the larger Nakuru Town Constituency to cater to the growing urban population of Nakuru City. It covers the eastern part of Nakuru city and is a hub of commerce, transport, and services.

The constituency is compact, urban-centered, and plays a critical role in shaping Nakuru County’s political direction due to its high voter concentration and economic influence

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Nakuru Town East Constituency stands as one of the most strategic urban political battlegrounds in Nakuru County.

As a densely populated, commerce-driven area, it has consistently mirrored national political trends while rewarding leaders who deliver tangible urban development.

Demographics and Basic Data

  1. Population: ~193,926 (2019 census estimates with urban growth)
  2. Area: ~230.9 km²
  3. Urban/Rural Split: Almost entirely urban with high population density
  4. Main Economic Activities: Commerce, real estate, transport, small businesses, and services

Current Ward Leadership (MCAs 2022–2027)

WardMCAParty
BiasharaFadhili MsuriUDA
KivumbiniNeto Sakwa (Alukutsa)Independent
FlamingoDavid Muraya (Muna)UDA
MenengaiWilson MwangiUDA
Nakuru EastAnthony Kamau (Geru / Kanyere)UDA

 Election Summary (2013–2022)

2013 General Election

David Gikaria of TNA won Nakuru Town East’s first MP seat with 53,501 votes against Isa Samuel Okello of ODM, who received 17,116 votes.

2017 General Election

Running under Jubilee Party, David Gikaria secured a landslide with 63,108 votes, defeating Independent candidate Benson Wangai Mwangi with 12,901.

2022 General Election

David Gikaria retained his seat under UDA with 30,810 votes, narrowly beating Jubilee’s Joel Kairu, who garnered 25,965.

Political Dynamics Toward 2027

Nakuru Town East has proven to be a loyalty-based urban constituency. It rode the Jubilee wave strongly from 2013 to 2017 before aligning with UDA in 2022. The constituency’s politics tend to follow national trends rather than purely local issues.

Key Issues for 2027 Voters:

  1. Urban infrastructure (roads, housing, drainage, and water)
  2. Youth unemployment and business opportunities in the city
  3. Security and management of informal settlements
  4. Real estate development and land disputes
  5. Improved market access and support for small traders

David Gikaria’s strength lies in his long experience from former Mayor of Nakuru to three-term MP. However, the narrower 2022 margin suggests that voters are becoming more demanding. 

Economic & Social Significance

As the commercial eastern wing of Nakuru City, the constituency benefits from:

  1. Strategic location along the Nairobi–Kisumu highway and SGR corridor
  2. Rising real estate demand after Nakuru gained city status
  3. Vibrant small business and transport sectors
  4. Proximity to educational and health institutions

Its urban nature makes it a trendsetter for issues affecting Kenya’s secondary cities.

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