An administrative sub-county of Meru. It’s also a parliamentary constituency. It falls under the upper highland zones of Meru county.

• Kimanchia and Machegene dispensary
• Tigania water supply
• Akithi III-For registration of ownership and issuance of land certificates
• Rehabilitation of Mbututia sacred lake
• Rehabilitation of wetlands and lakes

The area is represented in the National Assembly by Hon. David Karithi of The National Alliance (TNA)