Kisumu Central is a Constituency in Kisumu County, thus making it a parliamentary constituency in Kenya. Its administrative headquarters are in Kisumu City, with a postal code of 40100. The constituency borders Kisumu East to the northeast, Kisumu West to the northwest, and Lake Victoria to the south. It spans 32.7 km² and serves as the commercial and political hub of the county, hosting key government offices, markets, and educational institutions.
Kisumu Central at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1997 (as a split from Kisumu Town) |
| Parent County | Kisumu County |
| Geographic Location | Central Kisumu County, Lake Victoria shoreline |
| Total Area (sq km) | 32.7 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 174,145 |
| Number of Wards | 7 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Kisumu City |
Administrative Structure
Kisumu Central Constituency operates under Kenya’s devolved governance framework, with representation in the National Assembly and oversight from Kisumu County Government. The Member of Parliament legislates on national matters, while ward-level affairs are managed by elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
The constituency’s administrative offices coordinate with the county’s Department of Devolution to implement projects, particularly in urban infrastructure and public services. Key offices include the Kisumu Central Sub-County Administrator’s office and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) office, both located in Kisumu City.
Kisumu Central has seven wards as follows:
- Kondele
- Kisumu Milimani
- Migosi
- Nyalenda ‘A’
- Nyalenda ‘B’
- Railways
- Shaurimoyo Kaloleni
Complete Postal Codes For Kisumu Central
Kisumu Central uses the universal postal code 40100 for all wards and significant locations.
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kondele Market | Market | Kondele | 40100 |
| 2 | Kisumu County Hospital | Hospital | Nyalenda ‘A’ | 40100 |
| 4 | Mega City Mall | Shopping Center | Migosi | 40100 |
| 5 | Kisumu Central NG-CDF Office | Government Office | Railways | 40100 |
| 6 | St. Stephen’s Cathedral | Religious Institution | Shaurimoyo Kaloleni | 40100 |
| 7 | Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground | Recreation | Kondele | 40100 |
| 8 | Kondele | Ward | – | 40100 |
| 9 | Railways | Ward | – | 40100 |
| 10 | General Post Office Kisumu | Government Office | Railways | 40100 |