Busia County has a total of 416,756 registered voters, according to the latest data released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The county is divided into seven constituencies, each represented in the National Assembly by a Member of Parliament.
Teso South has the highest number of registered voters at 71,268, followed by Matayos with 67,708 and Butula close behind at 67,377.
Teso North, another populous area, accounts for 59,795 voters. Funyula and Nambale have 54,031 and 50,545 registered voters, respectively, while Budalangi records the lowest with 46,032.
| CONTITUENCY | REGISTERED VOTERS |
| Teso South | 71,268 |
| Matayos | 67,708 |
| Butula | 67,377 |
| Teso North | 59,795 |
| Funyula | 54,031 |
| Nambale | 50,545 |
| Budalangi | 46,032 |
MP per Constituency
In terms of parliamentary representation, the county leans heavily toward the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which holds five of the seven constituency seats.
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Edward Kaunya Oku represents Teso North under the ODM ticket, while Geoffrey Makokha Odanga (Matayos), Joseph H. Maero Oyula (Butula), Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula), and Raphael Sauti (Bitta) Wanjala (Budalangi) also serve on the party’s platform.
The remaining seats are held by Mary Emaase Otucho of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Teso South and Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya, an independent MP representing Nambale.
About Busia County
Busia County is located in the western region of Kenya, along the border with Uganda. It is part of the former Western Province and is known for its strategic location as a major gateway for cross-border trade between Kenya and Uganda.
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The county covers an area of approximately 1,695 square kilometers and is home to several ethnic groups, predominantly the Luhya sub-tribes such as the Samia, Teso, and Banyala.
The economy of Busia County largely depends on agriculture, small-scale trade, and cross-border commerce.
The fertile soils and favorable climate make it suitable for farming activities, with maize, sugarcane, cassava, and groundnuts being among the key crops grown.
Livestock farming is also common, with many residents keeping cattle, goats, and poultry.
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