Kisii County has a total of 637,010 registered voters, according to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The county, located in the Nyanza region, is divided into nine constituencies, each with varied voter registration numbers and political representation.
Bobasi constituency has the highest number of registered voters in the county at 106,060. It is represented in the National Assembly by Innocent Obiri Momanyi of the Wiper party.
Nyaribari Chache follows closely with 88,553 voters and is represented by Zaheer Jhanda of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
South Mugirango, with 79,004 voters, is under the representation of Silvanus Osoro Onyiego of UDA, while Nyaribari Masaba, which has 68,593 registered voters, is represented by Daniel Ogwoka Manduku of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Kitutu Chache South has 66,908 voters and is represented by Antoney Kibagendi of ODM, while Bonchari, with 64,630 voters, is under Charles Onchoke Mamwacha of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).
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Kitutu Chache North accounts for 56,970 voters and is represented by Nyakundi Japheth Mokaya of UDA.
Bomachoge Borabu, with 56,991 voters, is led by Nolfason Obadiah Barongo of ODM. Bomachoge Chache rounds out the list with 49,301 voters and is represented by Alfah Miruka Ondieki of UDA.
About Kisii county
Kisii County is located in the southwestern part of the country in the former Nyanza Province.
It is bordered by Nyamira County to the north, Narok County to the south, Migori County to the west, and Bomet County to the east.
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The county is inhabited by the Abagusii (or Kisii) people, a Bantu-speaking community known for their industriousness and rich cultural heritage.
Agriculture forms the backbone of Kisii County’s economy. The fertile volcanic soils and reliable rainfall make it ideal for growing crops such as bananas, tea, maize, and avocados.
Kisii is particularly famous for its bananas and soapstone carvings, which are not only vital for local trade but have also gained recognition in international markets.
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