County 21

Murang’a County

Murang’a County is one of Kenya’s 47 counties. Its headquarters is Murang’a and it has 7 constituencies. The 2019 census counted 1,056,640 residents.

Murang’a County at a glance

County code: 21
Headquarters: Murang’a
Governor: Irungu Kang’ata
Deputy governor: Stephen Mburu Munania
Population (2019 census): 1,056,640
Population (2024 projection): 1,124,204
Area: 1,478.3 km²
Population density: 715 people per km²
Gross County Product: KSh 295,890 million
Constituencies: 7

Constituencies in Murang’a County

Constituency	MP	Wards
Gatanga	Edward Wakili Muriu (UDA)	6
Kandara	Chege Njuguna (UDA)	6
Kangema	Peter Irungu Kihungi (UDA)	3
Kigumo	Joseph Kamau Munyoro (UDA)	5
Kiharu	Samson Ndindi Nyoro (UDA)	6
Maragwa	Mary Wamaua Waithira Njoroge (UDA)	6
Mathioya	Edwin Mugo Gichuki (UDA)	3

Sources: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census; Gross County Product 2025), IEBC. Office holders reflect the 2022 general election and may change after by-elections or court rulings.