Nyando is a Constituency in Kenya as well as a parliamentary administrative unit in Kisumu County. It has its administrative headquarters in Awasi, and its Postal code is 40122. Nyando was established in 1963. It is one of Kenya’s oldest constituencies and is classified as a rural region, with a focus on agriculture, particularly sugarcane and rice farming. It is located in northeastern Kisumu County and borders Muhoroni to the east, Kisumu East to the west, Nyakach to the south, and Kericho County to the north.
Nyando at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 |
| Parent County | Kisumu County |
| Geographic Location | Northeastern Kisumu, bordering Kericho |
| Total Area (sq km) | 667.3 (approximate) |
| Population (2019 Census) | 161,508 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Awasi |
| Current Representative | – |
| Development Fund Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Nyando Constituency operates under Kenya’s devolved governance system, represented by a Member of Parliament, who legislates on national matters. It also has five elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) overseeing ward-level affairs, collaborating with the Kisumu County Government on agriculture, infrastructure, and flood mitigation projects.
The Follwouign are the 5 Wards In Nyando:
- East Kano/Wawidhi
- Awasi/Onjiko
- Ahero
- Kabonyo/Kanyagwal
- Kobura
Complete Nyando Postal Codes
Nyando’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit system. Although Nyandos’ Postal code is 40122, it has suburbs with various postal codes as follows:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awasi Town | Town | Awasi/Onjiko | 40122 |
| 2 | Sondu Market | Market | Ahero | 40109 |
| 3 | Rabuor Health Centre | Health Center | Kobura | 40132 |
| 4 | Ahero Irrigation Scheme | Agricultural Zone | Ahero | 40100 |
| 5 | Nyangande Primary School | School | East Kano/Wawidhi | 40126 |
| 6 | Kobura NG-CDF Office | Government Office | Kobura | 40100 |
| 7 | Nyangori Catholic Church | Religious Institution | Kabonyo/Kanyagwal | 40127 |
| 8 | East Kano/Wawidhi | Ward | – | 40100 |
| 9 | Awasi/Onjiko | Ward | – | 40122 |
| 10 | Kabonyo/Kanyagwal | Ward | – | 40100 |