Buuri Constituency
Buuri Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of nine constituencies in Meru County. The constituency was split from North Imenti Constituency. It has an area of 69.21 km².
Buuri Constituency contains five county assembly wards: Timau, Kisima, Kiirua/Naari, Ruiri/Rwarera and Kibirichia.
Elijah Thuranira is the assemblymember from Kibirichia, Martin Kimathi Muriungi is from Timau, Joy Karambu is from Kisima, Peter Kalembe is from Ruiri. Isaac Murithi Murianki, an independent candidate, is the incoming member from Kiirua Naari ward in 2022.
Members of Parliament
| Elections | MP | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Boniface Kinoti Gatobu | Independent |
| 2017 | Rinkiri Mugambi | Jubilee Party |
| 2022 | Mugambi Ridikiri Murwithania | United Democratic Alliance |
Locations and wards
| Ward | Population | km2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timau | 34,394 | 154.70 | Kangaita, Katheri, Antu Ba Mwitu, Kithithina and Kiambogo Sub–Locations of Meru County |
| Kisima | 29,685 | 557 | Mutarakwa, Maritati, Buuri, Ngarendare, Ntirimiti, Subuiga and Mutunyi Maranya Sub–Locations of Meru County |
| Kirua/Naari | 27,299 | 118.6 | Maitei, Gitimene, Runkuruu, Michogomone, Kithima, Nkando and Kiirua Sub–Locations of Meru County |
| Ruiri/Rwarera | 18,425 | 131.50 | Mugae, Kirwiro, Kithwene, Mutuuma, Nchoroiboro and Kamutune Sub–Locations of Meru County |
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