Mathira Constituency

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Mathira Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of six constituencies in Nyeri County.^[1] The constituency was established for the 1963 elections. Mathira is popularly known as Mathira ya Githomo (education) as it has an educated population in the country. It sits at the foot of Mount Kenya, and this gives it a climate that is suitable for growing tea and coffee. Karatina is to the east. Several tarmac roads crisscross Mathira, including the Kenol-Marua superhighway.

Education institutions include Karatina University, Tumutumu Girls High School, Kanjuri High School, Karatina Girls, Karatina Special School for the Mentally Handicapped, and Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School. Health facilities include Karatina Hospital, Jamii Hospital, PCEA Tumutumu Hospital and many dispensaries.

Kagochi Tea Factory is the largest private employer and Mountain Lodge leads in tourism.