Kamukunji Constituency

Kamukunji Constituency

Kamukunji Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eight constituencies of Nairobi Province. It consists of central to eastern areas of Nairobi. Kamukunji constituency has common boundaries with Pumwani Division of Nairobi. The entire constituency is located within Nairobi City Council area. The constituency has an area of 12 km². It was known as Nairobi Central Constituency at the 1963 elections, but has had its current name since the 1969 elections.

Prominent politician Tom Mboya was the first MP from this constituency. He was assassinated in 1969.

Members of Parliament

References

External links

* [http://www.information.go.ke/cdf_docs/2003-2006-Kamukunji.pdf Map of the constituency]
* [http://www.uchaguzikenya.com/index.php?page=constituencies&switch=4&cid=091 Uchaguzikenya.com - Constituency profile]


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