Kisumu East is a Constituency in Kisumu County established in 2013 following the split of Kisumu Town Constituency. Its administrative headquarters are located in Nyabondo, and its postal code is 40124, though most suburbs in Kisumu East use the postal code 40100 shared with Kisumu GPO.
Kisumu East constituency spans 135.9 km² and borders Kisumu Central to the west, Nyando to the east, and Kericho County to the northeast.
Kisumu East at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kisumu |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Kisumu County |
| Total Area (sq km) | 135.9 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 229,997 |
| Number of Wards | 4 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Nyabondo |
Administrative Structure
Kisumu East Constituency functions under Kenya’s devolved governance system, with legislative oversight from the County Assembly of Kisumu. The constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) and four Ward Representatives (MCAs) to the county legislature.
The constituency’s governance is tied to Kisumu County’s executive, which is led by the Governor and manages services like health and education through sub-county offices.
Kisumu East has 4 wards as follows:
- Kajulu Ward
- Kolwa Central Ward
- Kolwa East Ward
- Manyatta ‘B’ Ward
Complete Postal Codes For Kisumu East
Kisumu East uses the 40100 postal code, though Nyabondo, its headquarters, uses 40124. All the Postal Codes in this constituency are as follows:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyabondo | Town | Kajulu Ward | 40124 |
| 2 | Got Nyabondo | Estate | Kajulu Ward | 40100 |
| 3 | Kadero | Market | Kajulu Ward | 40100 |
| 4 | Kasule | Estate | Kolwa Central Ward | 40100 |
| 5 | Manyatta ‘B’ | Residential | Manyatta ‘B’ Ward | 40100 |
| 6 | Buoye | Village | Kolwa East Ward | 40100 |
| 7 | Dago | Village | – | 40112 |