Mathira Constituency (original) (raw)

Mathira Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of six constituencies in Nyeri County. The constituency was established for the 1963 elections. Mathira is popularly known as Mathira ya Githomo (education). It has the most educated population in the country. It sits at the foot of Mount Kenya. Mathira is known for growing tea and coffee. Karatina town is to the east. Several tarmac roads crisscross Mathira, including the Kenol-Marua superhighway. Kagochi tea factory is the largest private employer. Mountain Lodge leads in tourism.