Bordering Nairobi and sitting along key transport corridors, Kajiado East has transformed from a largely pastoral constituency into one of Kenya's fastest-growing economic hubs. Manufacturing, real estate, logistics, and a rapidly expanding population are reshaping its political significance ahead of future elections.

Hon. Kakuta Maimai Hamisi PHOTO | COURTESY /:  Parliament of Kenya 

Kajiado East is not only a vibrant, multicultural, and cosmopolitan area but also a rapidly growing and highly diversified district of Kajiado County, located in central Kenya.

Located within the broader Nairobi metropolitan area and bordering Machakos and Makueni counties to the northeast and the East, respectively, the constituency is about 20 kilometers from the center of Nairobi city. This fact makes it a very important satellite area of the capital.

 Demographics‍‌‍‍‌ Framework

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Area: 3,269 square kilometers

2019 Census Population Report: 274,687 people

Electoral History

2013 General Election

Winner: Peris Pesi Tobiko (TNA) – 23,645 votes

Runner-up: Kakuta Maimai Hamisi (ODM) – 22,771 votes

Registered voters: 71,516 | Turnout: 83.01%

2017 General Election

Winner: Peris Pesi Tobiko (Jubilee Party) – 39,937 votes

Runner-up: Kakuta Maimai Hamisi (ODM) – 31,168 votes

Registered voters: 102,849 | Turnout: 65.4%

2022 General Election

Winner: Kakuta Maimai Hamisi (ODM) – 28,730 votes

Runner-up: Mary Seneta Yiane (UDA) – 20,047 votes

Registered voters: 116,336 | Turnout: 67.5%

Current County Assembly Representation (2022–2027 Term)

WARDMCAPARTY
KitengelaHon. Paul Kipamet MatuyiaODM
Kaputiei NorthHon. Joshua Kintei OlowuasaODM
Kenyawa-PokaHon. Bernard Supeet MolomaODM
ImaroroHon. Kokan Daniel Memusi (DK)UDA
Oloosirkon / SholinkeHon. Stephen Rais Marush KisemeiUDA

Economic Role and Relevance

There can be very little doubt nowadays that Kajiado East has become one of the very engines of a new economic power, with its two most prominent towns, Kitengela and Oloosiekon/Sholinke districts, hosting most of the industrial activities in the country, including major cement factories such as East African Portland Cement and Savan Cement as well as steel mills and export processing zones. These establishments alone provide a large number of manufacturing and indirect jobs to people in the local area.

The proximity of Kajiado East to Nairobi has triggered a real estate development frenzy, particularly in areas such as Kitengela, Kaputhei-North and Isinya where a large amount of money has been poured into building not only residential but also commercial properties. These neighborhoods are now essentially places where Nairobi’s labor force comes to rest after work, providing the city’s residents with places to rent homes or offices in their respective townships.

Livestock rearing and farming are other sources of livelihood for the communities of Kenyawa Poka and Imaroro wards. They can supply the Nairobi metropolitan area with animal and dairy products as part of Nairobi’s local meat supply chain. 

On the other hand, they can increase their production with a very large investment, which will be made in flower production for the floriculture and horticulture sectors.

Broadly speaking, transport is also a major component of the economic role of Kajiado East. Namanga Highway, the main route connecting Kenya’s capital to its southern neighbor, Tanzania, cuts through the district. 

Also, an SGR station at Athi River/Kitengela is a key factor in the economic development and commercial expansion of this region relative to the rest of East Africa.

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