About Us

Mathare Constituency is one of the 17 constituencies in Nairobi County No 47 and among the 290 constituencies in Kenya.

It was created prior to the 2013 general election, when Kasarani Constituency was split up to form four constituencies: Kasarani, Roysambu, Ruaraka, and Mathare Constituencies.

The constituency covers an area of approximately 3.00 km2.The constituency borders Kiambu Constituency to the North, Kasarani Constituency to the East, Eastleigh portion of Kamkunji Constituency to the South and Pangani portion of Starehe Constituency to the West and South West.
The constituency comprises of informal settlement households mainly in Mabatini and Hospital wards. A portion of the highly populated Nairobi River transverses the entire constituency from East and to West causing environmental hazards to the constituents especially during the rainy season.

The constituency is divided into 6 administrative wards namely: Hospital, Mabatini, Huruma, Ngei, Mlango Kubwa and Kiamaiko Wards. The constituency has 34 administrative villages.

Vision Statement
A 21st Century empowered Mathare that enjoys a prosperous and sustainable socio-economic development.

Mission Statement
To empower Mathare towards a prosperous and sustainable socio-economic development by entering into partnerships with likeminded development persons.

Core Values
Transparency and Accountability: The constituency shall conduct its business and lend services to its stakeholders in a transparent and accountable manner.

Professionalism and Integrity: The Constituency will ensure its operations are guided by pertinent code of governance and universal standards while continuously building necessary competencies and upholding moral and ethical principles.
Commitment and Teamwork: The constituency is committed to teamwork on achievement of results.

Neutrality and Objectivity: The constituency shall ensure impartiality and remain issue focused in its undertakings.

Timeliness and Excellence: The constituency will strive to meet stakeholders’ expectations by providing prompt ad quality service.

Advocacy for citizen participation: The constituency will continuously route for an all and inclusive development by engaging stakeholders in all the processes.