Kisumu West is a subcounty located in Kisumu County, with a postal code of 40100. It occupies 212.9 km² in western Kisumu County, bordered by Kisumu Central to the east, Nyando to the south, and Vihiga County to the north.
Kisumu West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Subcounty |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kisumu |
| Geographic Location | Western Kisumu County |
| Total Area (sq km) | 212.9 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 172,821 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Kisumu West Subcounty Offices |
Administrative Structure
Kisumu West operates under a three-tier governance model: the County Government, led by a governor, sub-county administrators, and elected ward representatives. The sub-county is managed by an appointed Sub-County Administrator who oversees service delivery in health, agriculture, and infrastructure, reporting to the County Executive Committee. Its five wards each elect a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) to the Kisumu County Assembly.
The five wards are as follows:
- Central Kisumu
- South West Kisumu
- West Kisumu
- North West Kisumu
- North Kisumu
Complete Postal codes for Kisumu West
Kisumu West uses the base postal code 40100, with exceptions for specific localities, which are as follows:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kisumu West HQ | Government Office | Central Kisumu | 40100 |
| 2 | Maseno University | University | North Kisumu | 40100 |
| 3 | Korando ‘A’ | Estate | Central Kisumu | 40100 |
| 4 | Korando ‘B’ | Estate | Central Kisumu | 40100 |
| 5 | Nyahera | Town | West Kisumu | 40100 |
| 6 | Central Seme Ward | Ward | – | 40100 |
| 7 | West Karateng | Estate | North West Kisumu | 40100 |
| 8 | South Kapuonja | Market | West Kisumu | 40100 |
| 9 | Maseno Hospital | Hospital | North Kisumu | 40100 |