• Established in 1988 after being carved out of the former Nakuru North Constituency, Rongai spans between 1,049.1 and 1,349.7 square kilometres, making it one of the largest constituencies in the county.

Rongai Constituency is one of the 11 constituencies in Nakuru County. It plays a central role in Nakuru’s political, social, and economic landscape, blending rural communities with emerging urban centres.

Established in 1988 after being carved out of the former Nakuru North Constituency, Rongai spans between 1,049.1 and 1,349.7 square kilometres, making it one of the largest constituencies in the county.

Administrative and Political Units

Administratively, Rongai is made up of 17 locations and 35 sub‑locations, reflecting its wide population spread and governance needs.

Politically, the constituency is divided into five wards—Mosop, Soin, Menengai West, Solai, and Visoi—each represented in the Nakuru County Assembly to ensure grassroots participation in governance and development planning.

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Demographic Profile

According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Rongai Constituency has a population of 199,906 people, comprising 99,976 males, 99,922 females, and 8 intersex persons. This demographic spread underscores the constituency’s diverse community base.

Electoral Strength

In terms of voter registration, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Gazette Notice of June 21, 2022 recorded the following figures: Menengai West with 19,389, Soin with 14,523, Visoi with 20,555, Mosop with 19,670, and Solai with 10,488. These numbers position Rongai as a significant electoral zone within Nakuru County.

Political Leadership

At the national level, Rongai Constituency is represented by Paul Kibet Chebor, elected Member of Parliament in the 2022 General Election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

His leadership follows that of Raymond Moi, son of the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, whose tenure remains a notable chapter in the constituency’s political history. At the county level, representation is carried by Members of County Assembly: Alex Langat (Mosop), Degaulle Naburuki (Soin), Isaac Rotok (Menengai West), Nixon Morogo (Solai), and Hellen Megek (Visoi).

 Socio‑Economic Overview

Economically, Rongai is anchored in agriculture, which supports livelihoods across its rural and peri‑urban communities. Small‑scale trade and local enterprises complement this foundation, while public service delivery, education, health services, and infrastructure development remain central to leadership priorities.

Youth and women, in particular, stand at the heart of community development efforts, shaping Rongai’s future as both a political and socio‑economic hub within Nakuru County.

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