Nyando Constituency
Kenyan electoral constituency
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Nyando is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of seven constituencies of Kisumu County.
The constituency was established for the 1963 elections, later split into Nyakach Constituency on 1966. In 1987 Muhoroni Constituency was split from Nyando, while parts of the dissolved Winam Constituency was incorporated into Nyando.[1] It was one of three constituencies of the former Nyando District. As of 2019, Nyando had 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
Wards
| Wards | ||
| Ward | Population (Approx.) | Comprises part of: |
|---|---|---|
| Kobura Ward | 36.261 | Kotieno, Kamayoga, Lela, Masogo, Nyamware North, Nyamware South, Rabour and Okana Sub–Locations of Kisumu County |
| East Kano/Wawidhi | 17,334 | Magina, Nyakongo, Katolo, Achego and Ayweyo sub–Locations |
| Ahero | 31,440 | Kakola Ahero, Tura, Kakola, Kakola Ombaka, Kochogo Central and Kochogo North sub–Location of Kisumu County |
| Awasi/Onjiko | 30,937 | Kakmie, Kobongo, Border I, Ayucha, Border II and Wang’ang’a Sub–Locations |
| Kabonyo/Kanyagwal | 25,065 | Kabonyo Irrigation Scheme, Kapiyo, Upper Bwanda, Kwa Kungu, Central Bwanda, Kolal, Anyuro, Ogenya, Ugwe, Nduru and Kadhiambo Sub–Locations |
| Total | 141,037 | |
| *May 2022.[3] | ||