Marsabit County, Kenya’s largest county by land area, has 166,912 registered voters spread across its four constituencies, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The arid county located in the northern part of Kenya shares a border with Ethiopia and is home to a population of 459,785 people as per the 2019 census.
Moyale constituency leads in voter registration with 66,402 voters. It is followed by North Horr with 36,855 voters, Laisamis with 33,446, and Saku with 30,209.
The registered voter data reflects the distribution of political influence across the expansive county, which spans approximately 70,961 square kilometers.
| Name of Constituency | Number of Registered Voters |
| MOYALE | 66,402 |
| NORTH HORR | 36,855 |
| SAKU | 30,209 |
| LAISAMIS | 33,446 |
MPs per Constituency
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The county is represented in the National Assembly by four Members of Parliament with Guyo Waqo Jaldesa (UPIA) representing Moyale.
Additionally, Adhe Wario Guyo (KANU) represents North Horr, Dido Ali Raso (UDA) represents Saku, while Marselino Malimo Arbelle (UPIA) legislates on behalf of Laisamis.
These leaders serve a population that is not only geographically widespread but also ethnically diverse and predominantly youthful, with 58% of residents under the age of 19.
About Marsabit
Marsabit’s communities include more than 14 ethnic groups such as the Borana, Gabra, Rendille, Turkana, Dasenach, and Burji.
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This diversity plays a crucial role in shaping local governance and cultural life. The economy is heavily dependent on pastoralism, which supports approximately 81% of the population.
The county hosts significant renewable energy projects, including the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, which contributes 310 MW to Kenya’s national grid.
Agro-pastoralism, small-scale farming, beekeeping, fishing, and trade provide alternative livelihoods.
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