Nyando Constituency

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

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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
1963 Okuto Bala KANU
1966 Okuto Bala KANU
1969 Tom Ogallo Ogada KANU One-party system
1974 Matthew C. Onyango Midika KANU One-party system
1979 Matthew C. Onyango Midika KANU One-party system
1983 Tom Ogallo Ogada KANU One-party system.
1988 James Miruka Owuor KANU One-party system.
1992

Wards

Wards
WardPopulation (Approx.)Comprises part of:
Kobura Ward 36.261Kotieno, Kamayoga, Lela, Masogo, Nyamware North, Nyamware South, Rabour and Okana Sub–Locations of Kisumu County
East Kano/Wawidhi17,334Magina, Nyakongo, Katolo, Achego and Ayweyo sub–Locations
Ahero 31,440Kakola Ahero,Tura, Kakola, Kakola Ombaka, Kochogo Central and Kochogo North sub–Location of Kisumu County
Awasi/Onjiko 30,937Kakmie, Kobongo, Border I, Ayucha, Border II and Wang’ang’a Sub–Locations
Kabonyo/Kanyagwal 25,065Kabonyo Irrigation Scheme, Kapiyo, Upper Bwanda, Kwa Kungu, Central Bwanda, Kolal, Anyuro, Ogenya,Ugwe, Nduru and Kadhiambo Sub–Locations
Total141,037
*May 2022. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Nyando Constituency: About Nyando Constituency Archived 2011-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ C, KNBS (2019). 2019 KENYA POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS. Nairobi, Kenya: 2019 KENYA POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS. p. 12. ISBN   978-9966-102-09-6.
  3. ↑ Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
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