Nyando Constituency Explained

Nyando is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of seven constituencies of Kisumu County.

The constituency was established for the 1963 elections, but for the next election (1966) Nyakach Constituency was split out of it. In 1987 Muhoroni Constituency was split from Nyando, while parts of the disestablished Winam Constituency was incorporated into Nyando.[1] It was one of three constituencies of the former Nyando District. As of 2019, Nyando has a population of 161,508 people (2019 census).[2] Its current member of national assembly is Hon. Okelo Jared Odoyo of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

Members of Parliament

ElectionsMPPartyNotes
One-party system
One-party system
One-party system
One-party system.
One-party system.

Wards

Wards
Ward Population (Approx.)Comprises part of:
36.261 Kotieno, Kamayoga, Lela, Masogo, Nyamware North, Nyamware South, Rabour and Okana Sub–Locations of Kisumu County
East Kano/Wawidhi17,334 Magina, Nyakongo, Katolo, Achego and Ayweyo sub–Locations
31,440 Kakola Ahero,Tura, Kakola, Kakola Ombaka, Kochogo Central and Kochogo North sub–Location of Kisumu County
30,937 Kakmie, Kobongo, Border I, Ayucha, Border II and Wang’ang’a Sub–Locations
25,065 Kabonyo Irrigation Scheme, Kapiyo, Upper Bwanda, Kwa Kungu, Central Bwanda, Kolal, Anyuro, Ogenya,Ugwe, Nduru and Kadhiambo Sub–Locations
Total 141,037

References

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Nyando Constituency: About Nyando Constituency
  2. Book: C, KNBS . 2019 KENYA POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS . 2019 KENYA POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS . 2019 . 978-9966-102-09-6 . Nairobi, Kenya . 12 . en.