Nakuru County Political Profile Toward 2027: Subukia Constituency

Subukia Constituency is one of the eleven constituencies that make up Nakuru County. Formerly known as Nakuru North Constituency, it was renamed Subukia before the 1997 General Election following constituency boundary changes.

It is the least populated constituency in Nakuru County and is renowned for its agricultural productivity, particularly in coffee, dairy farming, maize cultivation, tomato farming, and horticulture. The constituency is predominantly rural, with farming forming the backbone of the local economy and livelihoods.

Subukia has consistently played an important role in Nakuru County politics due to its active voter participation and its tendency to reflect broader political trends within the Rift Valley region. Political leadership in the constituency is often judged on support for agriculture, rural infrastructure development, education, and access to essential services.

Demographics and Basic Data

• Population: 85,164 (2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census) — the least populated constituency in Nakuru County.

• Area: 424.25 km².

• Urban/Rural Split: Predominantly rural with scattered agricultural settlements.

• Main Economic Activities: Agriculture (coffee, dairy, maize, tomatoes, and horticulture), livestock keeping, small-scale businesses, and limited agro-processing.

Electoral Wards

The constituency consists of three wards:

Ward MCA Party

Subukia Hon. Isabella Kerubo Makori UDA

Kabazi Hon. George Cheruiyot Tallam UDA

Waseges Hon. Elijah Mwangi Murage Independent

Parliamentary Election Summary

2013 General Election

• Registered Voters: Approximately 45,000–48,000

• Winner: Nelson Gaichuhie (TNA) — 21,459 votes

• First Runner-up: Samuel Kinuthia Gachobe — 11,244 votes

• Margin: 10,215 votes

2017 General Election

• Registered Voters: Approximately 51,582

• Winner: Samuel Kinuthia Gachobe (Jubilee Party)

• Gachobe defeated incumbent Nelson Gaichuhie after a highly competitive contest, marking a significant political shift in the constituency.

2022 General Election

• Registered Voters: 55,599

• Winner: Samuel Kinuthia Gachobe (UDA) — 27,123 votes

• First Runner-up: Joseph Waithaka (Jubilee) — approximately 11,946 votes

• Margin: Approximately 15,177 votes

Key Development Priorities

The major issues that continue to shape political discourse and development planning in Subukia include:

• Agricultural support through improved access to markets, subsidies, and value addition.

• Improvement of rural roads and transport networks.

• Expansion of electricity and water infrastructure.

• Youth employment and agribusiness opportunities.

• Access to quality healthcare services.

• Improved education facilities and bursary support.

• Land management and security concerns in farming areas.

Economic and Social Significance

Subukia remains one of Nakuru County’s important agricultural zones because of:

• Fertile highland soils suitable for coffee, dairy farming, maize production, and horticulture.

• Strategic location along the Nakuru–Nyahururu Highway, providing access to regional markets.

• Growing interest in value addition, agro-processing, and small-scale enterprise development.

• Strong community networks and rural social structures that support agricultural production and local development.

As one of Nakuru County's key farming constituencies, Subukia continues to play a significant role in discussions on food security, agricultural modernization, and the impact of devolution on rural communities.

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