17/09/2025
BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE THARAKA NITHI GURBANATORIAL RACE BETWEEN Hon. Kareke Mbiuki, Hon. Susan Ngugi Mwindu, and George Gitonga Murugara:
🧑💼 Candidates Overview
Candidate Strengths Weaknesses
Kareke Mbiuki (Maara MP)Long political experience, strong base in Maara, national connectionsMay struggle outside Maara, seen as status quo
Susan Ngugi Mwindu (Woman Rep)County-wide reach, active in social programs (bursaries, women/youth), strong visibilityWeaker political machinery, from a smaller party (TSP)
George Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka MP)Strong support in Tharaka, focuses on local issues (e.g. water, agriculture)Less visibility county-wide, limited support outside Tharaka
🗳️ Voter Distribution
Chuka/Igambang’ombe – ~84,674 voters
Tharaka – ~74,010 voters
Maara – ~73,248 voters
Winning needs cross-constituency support.
🔑 Key Issues
Infrastructure, water, equity in development
Youth employment, education, women empowerment
Track records & inclusivity of candidates
Voter turnout and party alliances (UDA, TSP)
🔮 Possible Outcome
Kareke Mbiuki is slightly favored due to strong political base and experience.
Susan Ngugi could win if she unites youth and women across constituencies.
Murugara needs to expand beyond Tharaka to be competitive.
Summary
The race is competitive.
Kareke leads in political machinery.
Susan leads in social programs and inclusivity.
Murugara holds Tharaka but must grow reach.
The winner will be the one who unites voters across all three constituencies.
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