Mutonguni, Kitui West Constituency: An Area Profile.

Mutonguni is a significant ward within Kitui West Constituency that combines natural beauty with developing infrastructure in Kenya’s eastern region. This report explores the geographical features, administrative status, property values, and ongoing development projects in this evolving area.

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Geographical and Administrative Overview.

Mutonguni serves as one of the four electoral wards that constitute Kitui West Constituency, alongside Matinyani, Kauwi, and Kwamutonga/Kithumula. Geographically, Mutonguni is notable for its mountainous terrain, reaching an elevation of 1,646 meters above sea level. The area is positioned at coordinates approximately 1° 11′ 58″ south and 38° 1′ 50″ east, situated near localities such as Kyathani and Musengo.

Kitui West Constituency itself was established during the 1966 elections and is designated as constituency number 70 among Kenya’s 290 constituencies. The constituency is currently represented by Hon. Edith Nyenze forms one of the eight constituencies within Kitui County.

Size and Population.

Mutonguni ward encompasses approximately 158.1 square kilometers of territory. The entire Kitui West Constituency covers between 667.20 to 726.4 square kilometers, depending on the source consulted. According to the 2009 Census, Kitui West Constituency had a population of approximately 102,316 residents, while more recent data indicates that Mutonguni ward specifically has an adult population of 18,283.

The ward comprises several sub-locations including Syokithumbi, Maselele, Kathivo, Kalindilo, Kithumula, Kasaini, Mithikwani, Mutonga, and Kwamulungu. This administrative structure allows for localized governance within the broader constituency framework.

Property Market: Land and Housing.

Land for Sale in Mutonguni, Kitui West – Land Prices.

The land market in Mutonguni shows variation based on location and development status. In the core Mutonguni area within Kitui West, a documented property in Kavalo Area (Title NO. MUTONGUNI/MUSENGO/3656) measured 1.400 hectares (approximately 3.459 acres). While the price for this specific property wasn’t explicitly stated, it provides context for land parcels in the area.

Interestingly, there appears to be another area called Mutonguni near Kinanie, Athi River, which should not be confused with Mutonguni ward in Kitui West. In this Athi River location:

Standard 50×100 plots are offered at KSh 1,000,000 per plot
Historical data shows that similar plots were available for KSh 900,000 in previous years
The broader Kinanie development area has plots priced from KSh 1,545,000

Cheap House for Sale in Mutonguni, Kitui West - Housing Market.

Housing information specific to Mutonguni ward is limited in the available data. However, one property example in the Kavalo Area of Mutonguni provides some insight:

A property with title MUTONGUNI/MUSENGO/3656 featured a main house with two bedrooms and one shower room
Additional structures included a gazebo, kitchen unit, single-room house, an incomplete double-story store block, and two pit latrines
This property was scheduled for auction on April 21, 2023

The relatively modest size of this property suggests that housing in the area may primarily consist of small to medium-sized residential structures, though more comprehensive market data would be needed for a complete assessment.

Recent Infrastructure Development.

Mutonguni ward has been the focus of several infrastructure development initiatives, particularly through the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2024-2025. These projects include:

Road Infrastructure.

Road opening from Musengo to Kwa Nzoka Mulingi through Kaumoni (Project ID: CGOKTI/CLIDP/116/2024-2025)
Road opening from Kwa Mutunga to Kwa Mulyungi Kwinga-Mulwa Mbathi-Wanjiku kiosk (Project ID: CGOKTI/CLIDP/117/2024-2025)

Water Resources.

Desilting of Muthale earthdam (Project ID: CGOKTI/CLIDP/115/2024-2025)
Installation of solar power and rehabilitation of pump/motor at Mwangya borehole (Project ID: CGOKTI/CLIDP/118/2024-2025)
Solarization of Kitundumo Primary School community borehole (Project ID: CGOKTI/CLIDP/119/2024-2025).

Broader Regional Development.

The entire region is benefiting from larger infrastructure projects, including:

The upgrading to bitumen standard of the Kibwezi-Mutomo-Kitui-Kabati-Migwani (A9/B64) Road, spanning approximately 192 kilometers through the Eastern Region of Kenya.
The Kitui County Government’s County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap for regional development

This CIDP is particularly significant as it focuses on improving essential infrastructure including road networks, water supply, and electricity access throughout the county, with implications for Mutonguni ward.

Conclusion

Mutonguni ward represents a developing area within Kitui West Constituency with distinctive geographical features and ongoing infrastructure improvements. The property market shows variable pricing depending on location, with significant differences between the core Mutonguni area and its namesake near Athi River. Current infrastructure development focuses predominantly on improving road networks and water resources, while broader county initiatives promise further enhancement of basic services and connectivity. As these development projects progress, Mutonguni is likely to experience improved accessibility, resource availability, and potentially increased property values in the coming years.

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