Muhoroni is a parliamentary constituency in Kisumu County, with an administrative headquarters in Muhoroni Town and a postal code of 40107. It was established in 1988 after splitting from Nyando Constituency. It borders Nyando Sub-county to the west, Kericho County to the east, Nandi County to the north, and the Kano Plains to the south.
Muhoroni at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1988 |
| Parent County | Kisumu County |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Kisumu, bordering Kericho & Nandi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 667.3 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 154,116 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Muhoroni Town |
Administrative Structure
Muhoroni Constituency operates under Kenya’s devolved governance system, represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the National Assembly and managed locally by elected Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for each ward.
The constituency’s administrative offices collaborate with Kisumu County’s Department of Agriculture and Infrastructure, focusing on sugarcane farming and rural development. Key offices include the NG-CDF office in Muhoroni Town, which oversees education and healthcare projects, and the Sub-County Administrator’s office, which coordinates with national agencies like the Kenya Railways Corporation.
Muhoroni has 5 wards as follows:
- Chemelil
- Masogo/Nyang’Oma
- Miwani
- Muhoroni/Koru
- Ombeyi
Complete Muhoroni Postal Codes
Muhoroni’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit system, with variations reflecting specific towns: 40107 (Muhoroni Town), 40116 (Chemelil), 40104 (Koru), and 40110 (Songhor).
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhoroni Sugar Factory | Industrial Plant | Muhoroni Town | 40107 |
| 2 | Chemelil Sugar Factory | Industrial Plant | Chemelil | 40116 |
| 3 | Koru Health Centre | Health Center | Koru | 40104 |
| 4 | Miwani Rice Scheme | Agricultural Zone | Miwani | 40106 |
| 5 | Songhor Market | Market | Songhor | 40110 |
| 6 | Muhoroni Post Office | Government Office | Muhoroni Town | 40107 |
| 7 | Masogo Primary School | School | Masogo/Nyang’Oma | 40100 |
| 8 | Chemelil | Ward | – | 40116 |
| 9 | Miwani | Ward | – | 40106 |
| 10 | Ombeyi | Ward | – | 40100 |