Tetu Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It was established in 1988 and is one of the six constituencies in Nyeri County.
Tetu Constituency comprises the Tetu Division of Nyeri County and is located entirely within the Nyeri County Council area. Tetu constituency has only three Wards, the least number of wards out of the constituencies in Nyeri county.
Its most famous representatives include the liberal leader of the Mau Mau, Dedan Kimathi Waciuri (31 October 1920 – 18 February 1957) and Dr. Wangari Maathai (1940-2011), who served for the period between 2002 and 2007. During her period in office she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize of 2004, being the first African woman to win this award. Dr. Maathai died of cancer within five years of stepping down from this office.
Members of Parliament
ElectionsMP Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Paliamenterians in Kenya 1944-2007PartyNotes 1988 Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka KANU One-party system. 1992 Joseph Gethenji Democratic Party 1997 Paul Gikonyo Muya Democratic Party 2002 Wangari Maathai NARC 2007 Francis Nyammo PNU March 2013 Ndung'u Gethenji TNA August 2017 James Gichuhi Mwangi JP August 2022Geoffrey Wandeto UDA
Wards
Electoral WardPopulationMCA - Member of County Assembly Aguthi-Gaaki Ward 26,631 Stanley Ngaru Wakibia Dedan Kimathi Ward 20,686 Gibson Wahinya Kuria Wamagana Ward 31,001 Sabastian Mugo Theuri
References
External links Tetu Constituency Uchaguzikenya.com - Constituency profile