• Naivasha Constituency has shown consistent support for the ruling alliance in recent cycles.
  • It moved from TNA in 2013 to Jubilee in 2017 and then to UDA in 2022. The constituency reflects strong alignment with national political waves, especially the Kikuyu-Kalenjin dynamics in the broader Rift Valley.
  • While parliamentary races favor established figures and major parties, ward-level politics sometimes show independent tendencies and competition based on local development performance.

Naivasha Constituency, located in Nakuru County within Kenya’s Rift Valley, is one of the county’s most politically influential and economically productive constituencies. It is known for its vibrant floriculture industry, tourism attractions, geothermal energy production, and strategic location as a major economic hub.

Demographics and Administrative Units

Population (2019 Census): 355,383

Area: Approximately 1,687 km²

Registered Voters (2022): 157,128

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Number of Wards: 8 (Biashara, Hells Gate, Lake View, Mai Mahiu, Maella, Naivasha East, Olkaria, Viwandani)


Ward Leadership (2022)

WardMCA Party
BiasharaElijah Mwaura (Macharia)UDA
Hells GateVirginia Wachanga (Wamaitha Gicanga)Jubilee
Lake ViewAlex MbuguaUDA
Mai Mahiu Eliud Kamau (Chege)UDA
Maella (Maiella)Jane Gituku (Wanjiru)UDA
Naivasha EastStanley KaranjaUDA
OlkariaPeter Palang’a (Wanjala)UDA
ViwandaniMwangi MurayaUDA


Political Leadership

2022 General Election

Hon. Jayne Wanjiru Kihara (UDA) won the seat with 44,882 votes.

Her biggest opponent, John Karanja Kihagi (Independent), received 24,882 votes.

2017 General Election

Hon. Jayne Wanjiru Kihara (Jubilee Party) won with 83,988 votes.

Her main opponent, Solomon Ndegwa (Independent), received 26,189 votes.

2013 General Election

John Karanja Kihagi (TNA) won the seat with 58,469 votes.

One of his opponents, Solomon Ndegwa Nguthiru (PPK), received 14,960 votes.

Sources( IEBC 2013, 2017, 2022)


Economic Activities and Development Priorities

Naivasha is a key driver of Kenya’s export economy and Nakuru County’s growth. Major economic activities include:

  • Floriculture and Horticulture: One of Kenya’s largest flower-producing areas, especially roses for export to Europe.
  • Tourism and Hospitality: Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park, Mt. Longonot, and geothermal sites attract local and international visitors.
  • Geothermal Energy: Olkaria is Kenya’s biggest geothermal power generation hub.
  • Agriculture and Fisheries: Dairy, beef, poultry, vegetables, and fishing on Lake Naivasha.

Development Priorities (supported by NG-CDF and other funds):

  • Education (classroom blocks, laboratories, bursaries)
  • Infrastructure (roads, rural electrification, water supply)
  • Agriculture & value addition (flower farms, greenhouses, dairy)
  • Tourism facility improvements and environmental conservation around Lake Naivasha


Political Behaviour

Naivasha Constituency has shown consistent support for the ruling alliance in recent cycles. It moved from TNA in 2013 to Jubilee in 2017 and then to UDA in 2022. The constituency reflects strong alignment with national political waves, especially the Kikuyu-Kalenjin dynamics in the broader Rift Valley.

While parliamentary races favor established figures and major parties, ward-level politics sometimes show independent tendencies and competition based on local development performance.


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