Download - IEBC Preliminary-Report9th Jan 2012

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES

COMMISSION

PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE FIRST

REVIEW RELATING TO THE

DELIMITATION OF BOUNDARIES OF

CONSTITUENCIES AND WARDS

9TH JANUARY 2012

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Contents BACKGROU ND INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... iv

1.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. System and Criteria in Delimitation .............................................................................................. 2

1.3. Objective ....................................................................................................................................... 2

1.4. Boundary Delimitation Preliminary Report ................................................................................... 2

1.5 Boundary Delimitation In Kenya: Historical Perspective ............................................................. 3

1.6 An Over View of Boundary Delimitation in Kenya ......................................................................... 3

CHAPTER TWO .............................................................................................................................................. 6

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIMITATION OF BOUNDARIES .................................................................. 6

2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 The Co nstitution of Kenya, 2010. .................................................................................................. 6

2.3 The Article 89 of the Co nstitution. ................................................................................................ 7

2.4 The Fifth Schedule of the IEBC Act, 2011 ...................................................................................... 7

3.6. Review of IEBC Boundaries Report ................................................................................................ 8

2.5 Public Sensitization ....................................................................................................................... 9

CHAPTER III ................................................................................................................................................. 10

REVIEW OF INTERIM INDEPENDENT BOUNDARIES REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT ................................. 10

3.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Consultations with Stakeholders and the Public ........................................................................ 10

3.2 Determination of Constituencies by the IIBRC ........................................................................... 10

3.3 Data for Population for Constituencies as stipulated by IIBRC ................................................... 17

3.4 Protected Constituencies under Article 262 Section, 27(4) of the Constitution ........................ 19

CHAPTER IV ................................................................................................................................................. 21

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, IIBRC PROPOSALS AND EMERGING ISSUES ........................................................ 21

4.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 21

4.1 General Views on the IIBRC Report ............................................................................................. 21

4.2 Public Views, IIBRC Proposals on Constituency Boundaries and Emerging Issues ..................... 22

4.2.1 Nairobi County ........................................................................................................................ 22

4.2.2 Momb asa County .................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.3 Kwale County .......................................................................................................................... 32

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4.2.4 Kilifi County ............................................................................................................................. 34

4.2.5 Tana River County ................................................................................................................... 38

4.2.6 Lamu County ........................................................................................................................... 39

4.2.7 Taita Taveta County ................................................................................................................ 41

4.2.8 Garissa County ........................................................................................................................ 44

4.2.9 Wajir County ........................................................................................................................... 47

4.2.10 Mandera County ..................................................................................................................... 51

4.2.11 Marsabit County ...................................................................................................................... 55

4.2.12 Isiolo County ........................................................................................................................... 57

4.2.13 Meru County ........................................................................................................................... 58

4.2.14 Tharaka Nithi........................................................................................................................... 63

4.2.15 Embu County ........................................................................................................................... 66

4.2.16 Kitui County ............................................................................................................................. 68

4.2.17 Machakos County .................................................................................................................... 71

4.2.18 Makueni County ...................................................................................................................... 73

4.2.19 Nyandarua County .................................................................................................................. 76

4.2.20 Nyeri County ............................................................................................................................ 79

4.2.21 Kirinyaga County ..................................................................................................................... 82

4.2.22 Murang’a County .................................................................................................................... 85

4.2.23 Kiambu County ........................................................................................................................ 89

4.2.24 Turkana County ....................................................................................................................... 93

4.2.25 West Pokot County .................................................................................................................. 97

4.2.26 Samburu County ...................................................................................................................... 99

4.2.27 Trans Nzoia County ............................................................................................................... 101

4.2.28 Uasin Gishu County ............................................................................................................... 104

4.2.29 Elgeyo Marakwet County ...................................................................................................... 107

4.2.30 Nandi County ......................................................................................................................... 110

4.2.31 Baringo County ...................................................................................................................... 113

4.2.32 Laikipia County ...................................................................................................................... 116

4.2.33 Nakuru County ...................................................................................................................... 119

4.2.34 Narok County ........................................................................................................................ 125

4.2.35 Kajiado .................................................................................................................................. 128

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4.2.36 Bomet .................................................................................................................................... 132

4.2.37 Kericho................................................................................................................................... 134

4.2.38 Kakamega County ................................................................................................................. 136

4.2.39 Vihiga County ........................................................................................................................ 142

4.2.40 Bungoma County ................................................................................................................... 144

4.2.41 Busia County .......................................................................................................................... 149

4.2.45 Migori County ........................................................................................................................ 163

4.2.46 Kisii County ............................................................................................................................ 167

4.2.47 Nyamira ................................................................................................................................. 172

CHAPTER V ................................................................................................................................................ 176

PROPOSALS ON DELIMTATIONS OF COUNTY ASSEMBLYWARDS .............................................................. 176

5.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 176

5.1 IEBC Determination of County Assembly Wards ....................................................................... 176

CHAPTER VI ............................................................................................................................................... 178

BOUNDARY DELIMITATION PROPOSALS & WAYFORWARD...................................................................... 178

6.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 178

6.1 Methodology applied by the IIBRC ............................................................................................ 178

6.2 Applicable Framework .............................................................................................................. 178

6.3 Work Plan .................................................................................................................................. 179

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Forward

The legal framework for elections requires objective drawing of electoral

unit boundaries to achieve the principle of equal weight to each vote. To the

greatest degree, this principle is aimed at ensuring effective representation

and a translation of the will of the electorate into a representative

government. It should be noted that the ideal international standards for

delimitation is the equality of voting power for each vote so as to provide

effective representation. Thus, boundary delimitation by its very nature is

intended to produce the result of effective representation.

Ahmed Isaack Hassan, EBS, Chairman

Indeed Article 89(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 states clearly the number of constituencies that are supposed to be in place - maximum of two hundred and ninety (290). Further, the Constitution stipulates the criteria and procedures that need to be applied in the delimitation of boundaries and which notably shall be undertaken at intervals of not less than eight years and not more than twelve years. This has to be completed at least twelve months before a general election. It is therefore worth noting that pursuant to the provisions made in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been mandated to carry out boundary delimitation of constituencies and wards. But this does not extend into the first review of the boundaries of constituency and wards. It should be acknowledged that the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC) did the first review of boundaries. IIBRC did its work and submitted its report to the Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLA) which prepared its report and submitted to Parliament for adoption. According to the Fifth Schedule of the IEBC Act 2011, IEBC is mandated to ‗resolve all issues arising from the first review relating to the delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards and publish its final report within a period of four months of the date of its appointment. It is predetermined that the Commission shall, in addressing the issues arising out of the first review:-

a) Use as its primary reference material, the report of the former boundaries commission on the first review as adopted by Parliament; and

b) Use as its secondary reference material the report of the Parliamentary committee on the report of the former Boundaries Commission.

Notably, there were certain issues underscored in the JLA Report and in the discussions by Parliament and the public. Some of the issues cited included:

The determination of boundaries on the basis of three types of population quotas instead of one;

The use of regions and provinces as units of analysis (yet not provided in the Constitution);

The treatment of Cities and urban areas in a similar way (definition of cities not agreed on);

The description of boundaries based on wards or sub-locations;

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Inconsistency in the division of constituencies where some with large population were not split yet others with less population were split;

The creation or alteration of boundaries without taking into account geographical features and community interests; and

That there was no public participation. While recognizing the provisions of the Constitution to redefine boundaries to accommodate other interests in the electoral sphere, it is important to note that any review of constituency boundaries is political in nature and is attached to highly competitive and emotive political issues. This means that it requires clarity and clear criteria and procedure commensurate to the electoral dynamics of the country. There is need for transparency, accuracy, objectivity and patriotism in presentations anticipated towards the process of resolving issues arising from the first review. Similarly, it requires that a middle ground be struck to achieve a win-win-situation. Thus, in line with the IEBC Act, the Commission has prepared this Preliminary Report outlining the proposed delimitation of constituencies and wards and specific geographical and demographic details and hereby avail it to the general public for a period of twenty-one days and invite representations from the public on the proposals hereto. The public presentations and recommendations will be reviewed within fourteen days after receipt and the Commission will submit a revised Report to Parliament for deliberation. Consequently, the Commission will consider the resolutions of Parliament and prepare a Final Report for publication in the Kenya Gazette. We must recognize that achieving the ideal and optimum population quota for our electoral units is not an instant achievement. The First Review and the exercise of addressing issues arising thereof is a process towards addressing gross disparities in the voting populations of different electoral units. It is indeed a step closer towards ensuring that the fundamental principle of the equality of the vote is attained. I therefore urge fellow Kenyans to read and understand the Preliminary Report in order to effectively engage in the process.

………………………………

Ahmed Issack Hassan, EBS

CHAIRMAN .

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.1. Introduction

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Article 89 gives the Independent Electoral and Boundaries

Commission (IEBC) the mandate of creating and delimiting constituencies and wards. This has to

be done at intervals of not less than eight and not more than twelve years. Additionally, the

Constitution in Article 89 (5) spells out the criteria to be used in boundary delimitation as well as the

maximum number of constituencies (Article 89 (1)). The IEBC Act 2011 limits the Commission to

resolve issues arising from the first review and to use Interim Independent Boundaries Review

Commission (IIBRC) Report as its primary reference material and Parliamentary Committee Report

as its secondary reference material.

The delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards under the Constitution of Kenya

Amendment Act 2008, Section 41c was a mandate of the IIBRC which was specifically responsible

for:

i. making recommendations to parliament on delimitation of constituencies and local

authority electoral units and optimal number of constituencies on the basis of

equality of votes taking into account

a) Density of population and in particular the need to ensure adequate

reprsenation of urban and sparsely-populated rural areas;

b) Population trends;

c) Means of communication;

d) Geographical features; and

e) Community interests

ii. making recommendations to parliament on administrative boundaries, including the

fixing, reviewing and variation of boundaries of districts and other units; and

iii. the performance of such other function as may be prescribed by Parliament.

The IIBRC did the first review and submitted its report to the Parliamentary Departmental

Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLA). Following the presentation of the JLA report to

Parliament, the IIBRC Report was adopted but there were several outstanding issues raised by the

Members of Parliament and the Public. It is as a result of these issues that the IIBRC mandate was

widely perceived as not complete, hence the requirement that IEBC addresses issues and concerns

emerging from their report.

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1.2. System and Criteria in Delimitation

An appropriate system and criteria require that internationally accepted standards and procedures be

used in the boundary delimitation process. The accepted standards have to take into consideration

political, economic, social and other factors within a given country. Notwithstanding this, there is

need for openness, accuracy, objectivity and patriotism in presentations anticipated towards the

process of boundary delimitation. Based on the legal frame work predetermined in the Constitution

(2010) and the IEBC Act 2011, the resolution of issues arising from the first review have to be

completed in the shortest time possible (in 120 days). This should include proposals made to the

public on the 290 Constituencies provided in the constitution.

It is important to note that any constituency boundary review process is political in nature and is

attached to highly competitive and emotive political issues. This means that, in undertaking to

resolve arising issues, it requires clarity, criteria and procedure commensurate to the electoral

dynamics of the country. In the case of IEBC resolution of arising issues, the Constitution and the

IEBC Act 2011 provide for the criteria and procedures to be followed. Similarly, it requires that a

middle ground be reached through a win-win-situation.

1.3. Objective

The main objective of the Boundary Delimitation: Preliminary Report is to provide information

to the public on outstanding issues emerging from the IIBRC Report as well as reactions from the

parliamentary Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLA) Report. This is aimed at eliciting debate

on presentations and proposals contained in the JLA Report. The information gathered will be

analyzed and used to delimit the required constituencies as stipulated in the Constitution.

1.4. Boundary Delimitation Preliminary Report

The Boundary Delimitation Preliminary Report is based on the analysis of the outstanding issues

derived from the primary and secondary reference materials as provided for in the IEBC Act 2011.

The Primary document reviewed is the IIBRC Report submitted to the Parliamentary Departmental

Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs dated 27th November, 2010 while the Secondary reference

materials is the Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal affairs as presented to

the Parliament on 16th December, 2010. The report included the following annexes:

(i) Committee minutes ( JLA 1)

(ii) Arising Issues ( JLA 2);

(iii) Draft Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission‘s Bill 2010 ( JLA 3);

(iv) Presentation by the Hon. A. Ligale in Mombasa ( JLA 4);

(v) Presentation on Constitution Methodology ( JLA 5;

(vi) Views of dissenting Commissioners JLA 6;

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(vii) Draft Gazette Notice and Court Ruling by Justice Musinga JLA 7;

(viii) Written Submissions JLA 9;

Other documents analyzed include:

(i) The Constitution of Kenya Amendment Act of 2008, that created and mandated IIBRC

to carry out the delimitation of constituencies and ward boundaries herein referred as the

review;

(ii) The Constitution of Kenya 2010;

(iii) Presentation to Members of Parliament (6th December , 2010) by Professor F.W.O

Aduol;

(iv) Delimitation of Electoral Units: A critique of the process and product of IIBRC by

Sakaja Johnson;

(v) Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, 2011;

(vi) Delimitation of Electoral Units: Background, Outstanding Issues and Way forward.

Presentation made to IEBC – 21st November, 2011 by Sakaja Johnson;

(vii) IIBRC Public hearings Verbatim Reports.

(viii) Memoranda presented by the Public to the IIBRC during public hearings and visits.

1.5 Boundary Delimitation In Kenya: Historical Perspective

The delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards is not a new phenomenon in the

Kenyan history. Delimitation of boundaries was started by colonial authorities in 1962 when the

Royal Commission was created to go round the country and carry out an inquiry into electoral and

administrative boundaries. The Commission held consultations with leaders at different levels

including influential tribal leaders and chiefs.

1.6 An Over View of Boundary Delimitation in Kenya

1.6.1 The country‘s Constitution provided for the delimitation of constituencies so as to facilitate

the conduct of elections in independent Kenya (Constitution of Kenya, 1963 Section 40). At

that time, the determination of electoral units in Kenya started with creation of 117

Constituencies based on a clearly established principle that all constituencies contain as

nearly as possible an equal number of inhabitants. The Constitution provided that no

constituency was to form part or more than one administrative unit; or of both the Nairobi

area and a region.

Towards the delimitation of boundaries, the Commission also took into account the

following:

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a) The population density and in particular, the need to ensure adequate representation

of urban and sparsely-populated rural areas;

b) The means of communication;

c) Geographical features;

d) Community of interest; and

e) The boundaries of existing administrative areas.

1.6.2 The Constitutional amendments of 1964 and 1966 resulted in the abolition of the seven

regional assemblies and the Senate. The House of Representatives was renamed the National

Assembly with 158 Parliamentary Constituencies consisting of the initial 117 plus 41 newly

created constituencies following the abolition of the senate. In 1986, Parliament raised the

number of constituencies from 158 to 188.

1.6.3 In 1996, The Electoral Commission of Kenya (established in 1992), reviewed the boundaries

and names of constituencies and raised the number from 188 to a maximum of 210 as

provided under the previous Constitution.

1.6.4 Following the disputed results of the Presidential elections in 2007, a National Dialogue and

Recinciliation Accord was signed which provided a road map and made recommendations

for the review of the electoral process in Kenya. This led to the establishment of the

Independent Review Commission (IREC), popularly known as the Kriegler Commission.

The IREC in turn recommended a review of the entire constitutional and legal framework in

line with the political and legal aspirations of Kenyans. A major impact of the IREC

recommendations was the amendment of Section 41 of the 1963 Constitution by Parliament

in 2008, resulting in the disbandment of the ECK and the creation of the Interim

Independent Electoral Commission-IIEC (Section 41A), and the Interim Independent

Boundaries Review Commission-IIBRC (Section 41B).

1.6.5 The COK 2010 provides for the IEBC to assume the mandate of the defunct IIBRC as the

successor body.

a) In this regard, the IEBC has responsibility for the delimitation of constituencies and

wards [COK 2010 Article 88 (4) (c)].

b) The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011 provides for the

IEBC to resolve all issues relating to the delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and

wards. It further binds the Commission to employ the Report of the IIBRC as its

primary reference material [IEBC Act, 2011, Fifth Schedule, Article 1 and 2(1) (a)].

c) The IEBC Act, 2011 also requires that the Report of the Parliamentary Committee on

JLA on the former IIBRC be used by IEBC as secondary reference material in resolving

issues relating to delimitation of boundaries.

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1.6.6 In the light of the foregoing, the Report of the Parliamentary Committee on JLA Report

sets the Agenda for the IEBC in completing the outstanding work of the IIBRC.

This Interim Report is divided into several chapters:

a) Chapter one presents background information and an overview from a historical

perspective on boundary delimitation in Kenya

b) The Legal framework governing the delimitation of boundaries of Constituencies and wards

is handled in Chapter Two.

c) A review of the IIBRC boundary delimitation Report is presented in Chapter Three;

d) Chapter Four outlines criteria used by IIBRC in the first review.

e) Chapter Five presents analysis of public presentation, IIBRC Report, emerging issues and

IEBC proposals on County basis.

f) Lastly, Chapter Six outlines the framework on public presentations and public consultation

forums, within 21 days from the date of the publication of this Report.

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CHAPTER TWO LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIMITATION OF BOUNDARIES

2.0 Introduction

Any boundary delimitation process has to be guided by a legal frame work. International standards

dictate that such a legal framework should determine how constituencies or the electoral units are

defined and drawn. The legal framework regulating drawing of boundaries for electoral units is

expected to address:

a) The frequency of such determination;

b) The criteria for such determination;

c) The degree of public participation in the process;

d) The respective roles of the legislature, judiciary and executive in the process;

e) The ultimate authority for the final determination of the electoral units.

The Constitution of Kenya (1963) provided guidance for boundary delimitation. The Constitution of

Kenya (Amendment) Act 2008 mandated IIBRC to make recommendations to Parliament on the

delimitation of boundaries for constituencies and local authority electoral units. The Constitution of

Kenya 2010 and the IEBC Act 2011, Fifth Schedule provides the criteria for delimitation of

constituencies and wards.

2.1 The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act, 2008

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment Act), 2008 that established IIEC and IIBRC gave the two

bodies different mandates. Whereas IIEC was mandated to reform the electoral process, the IIBRC

was tasked to:-

a) Make recommendations to Parliament on the delimitation of constituencies and Local

authority electoral units and the optimal number of constituencies on the basis of equality of

votes;

b) Make recommendations to Parliament on administrative boundaries, including the fixing,

reviewing and variation of boundaries of districts and other units; and

c) Perform such functions as may be prescribed by Parliament.

2.2 The Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provided for the continuation of the functions

of IIBRC in accordance with terms of section 41B and 41C of the former Constitution but was

restricted from determining the boundaries of counties established under the new Constitution. The

Commission was to:-

(i) Determine the boundaries of constituencies and wards using the Criteria mentioned in the

Constitution (2010);

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(ii) Observe the requirements of Article 89(2) of the Constitution (2010); and

(iii) Ensure that the first review of constituencies undertaken under the new Constitution (2010)

shall not result in the loss of a constituency existing on the effective date.

2.3 The Article 89 of the Constitution.

Article 89(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 sets the maximum number of constituencies at two

hundred and ninety (290). Further, the Constitution stipulates the procedures that need to be applied

in the delimitation of boundaries and which notably shall be undertaken at intervals of not less than

eight years and not more than twelve years. This has to be completed at least twelve months before

a general election.

Article 89 (5) of the Constitution stipulates the criteria to be applied in the boundary delimitation

process. It provides that the ―Boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of

inhabitants in the constituency is as nearly as possible equal to the population quota‖. The

Constitution further provides that this number may be greater or lesser than the population quota

only by a margin of:

a) not more than forty per cent (40%)for cities and sparsely populated areas; and

b) thirty percent (30%) for other areas

In determining the number of inhabitants, IEBC is expected to take into account:

a) geographical features and urban centres;

b) community interest, economic and cultural ties; and

c) means of communication.

The Commission shall progressively work towards ensuring that the number of inhabitants in each

constituency and ward is as nearly as possible equal to the population quota (and in so doing consult

all interested parties.) (Article 89 (7) b, IEBC Act Fifth schedule 2(c).

2.4 The Fifth Schedule of the IEBC Act, 2011

The Legal provision regulating the completion by the IEBC of the first review is set out in the Fifth

Schedule of the Act. The IEBC is enjoined by the Act to ― resolve all the issues arising out of the

first review relating to the delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards and

publish its final report within the period of four months from the date of its appointment

under this Act‖ . The Act lists the issues arising out of the first review as:

a) Re-distribute such wards or administrative units in the affected constituencies as may be

appropriate;

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b) Subject to the Constitution, addressing issues of new constituencies falling outside the

population quota as provided for by Article 89(6) of the Constitution, but at the same

time ensure that such a process shall –

(i) Take into account the privisions of Article 89(7)(b) of the Constitution that

requires progressive efforts and not instant demographic equality of all towards

attaining the population quota in each constituency and ward for the purposes of

the first review;

(ii) Not be subject to new definitions of urban areas, cities or sparsely populated

areas or to new population figures;

(iii) Be subject to the use of enumerated national census figures and not projected

figures.

c) Addressing the issues of progressively advancing towards the population quota in

protected constituencies in relation to neighbouring constituencies where appropriate.

In addressing the issues arising out of the first review, IEBC is restricted by the IEBC Act, 2011,

Fifth Schedule Article 2(1) to:-

a) Use as its primary reference material, the report of the former boundaries commission

(IIBRC) on the first review as adopted by Parliament; and

b) Use as its secondary reference material the report of the Parliamentary Committee on the

Report of the former Boundaries Commission (IIBRC).

Pursuant to the provisions of the IEBC Act the Commission shall:

i. prepare and publish a preliminary report outlining the proposed delimitation of boundaries

of constituencies and wards, outlining specific geographical and demographical details ;

ii. avail the report to the general public for a period of twenty-one days and invite

representations from the public on the proposals;

iii. review the public representations received within fourteen days after receipt of

recommendations;

iv. forward the revised report to Parliament; and

v. consider views received from the national assembly and revise accordingly before final print

for publication in the Kenya Gazette.

3.6. Review of IEBC Boundaries Report

Article 89(10) of the Constitution and paragraph 4 of the Fifth Schedule of the IEBC Act, 2011

provides for any person dissatisfied with the outcome of the Final Report of the Commission on

Boundaries Delimitation to apply to the High Court for review of the Commission decision.

―An application for the review of a decision made under this Article (Article 89 of

the Constitution) shall be filed within thirty days of the publication of the decision in

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the Gazette and shall be heard and determined within three months of the date on

which it is filed.‖

2.5 Public Sensitization

The principle of public participation and involvement is a running thread in the Constitution

and the Commission is required by the IEBC Act to observe the principle of public

participation and consultation with stakeholders in its processes. Paragraph 6 of the Fifth

Schedule of the IEBC Act requires the Commission to conduct public sensitization on the

proposed boundaries for a period of thirty days.

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CHAPTER III

REVIEW OF INTERIM INDEPENDENT BOUNDARIES REVIEW COMMISSION

REPORT

3.0 Introduction

The Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC) presented a report titled

“Delimitation of Constituencies and Recommendations on Local Authority Electoral Units and Administrative

Boundaries for Districts and other Units” addressed to the President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker

of the National Assembly dated 27th November, 2010. After the Report was presented to the

Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs and Parliament it elicited intense public

debate. Some Kenyans were in support of the Report while others were opposed to the

recommendations in the Report. However, not all Kenyans had a chance to read the IIBRC report

and make their own views known.

3.1 Consultations with Stakeholders and the Public

From the Report it is evident that IIBRC held consultations and Public Hearings with stakeholders

throughout the country as per its mandate. This was done between 1st February and 14th May, 2010.

A total of one hundred and seventy (170) out of two hundred and ten (210) MPs and leaders

attended the public hearingsThe hearings were characterized by oral and written Submissions. After

14th May 2010, the IIBRC continued to receive memoranda and held hearings with interested

parties. Eight Provincial visits were held during which thousands of people were sensitized on the

process. This was followed by one hundred and six (106) public hearings in which 20,726 attended

and. 2,646 persons gave oral submissions to the Commission.

3.2 Determination of Constituencies by the IIBRC

In embarking on the delimitation process IIBRC was guided by the provisions in the Constitution

of Kenya 2010, Article 89 and the 2009 Census data. IIBRC calculated the population quota based

on a definition provided in Article 89(12) of the Constitution (2010).

1. National population = 38,610,097

Popultion Quota = 38,610,097 = 133,138.26

290

40% greater than population quota for cities = 186,393.6

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30% greater than population quota for other areas = 173,079.4

30% less than population quota for other areas = 93,196.6

40% less than population quota for sparsely populated areas = 79,882.8

I. Nairobi Province Population = 3,138,369

No. Of constituencies for Nairobi (40% limit) = 3,138,369 = 16.84 = 17

186,393

No. of existing constituencies = 8

No. of additional constituencies = 17 – 8= 9

II. Coast Province Population = 3,325,307

No. Of constituencies for Coast = 3,325,307 = 24.98 = 25

133,138



III. North Eastern Province Population = 2,310,757

No. Of constituencies for North Eastern = 2,310,757 = 17.36 = 17

133,138



IV. Eastern Province Population = 5,668,123

No. Of constituencies for Eastern (Pop. quota) = 5,668,123 = 42.57 = 43

133,138



V. Central Province Population = 4,383,743

No. Of constituencies for Central = 4,383,743 = 32.93 = 33

133,138



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VI. Rift Valley Province Population = 10,006,805

No. Of constituencies for Rift Valley = 10,006,805 = 75.16 = 75

133,138



VII. Western Province Population = 4,334,282

No. Of constituencies for Western = 4,334,282 = 32.56 = 33

133,138



VIII. Nyanza Province Population = 5,442,711

No. Of constituencies for Nyanza = 5,442,711 = 40.88 = 41

133,138



Option 1

PROVINCE CONSTITUENCIES

Current No. Additional Total

1 Nairobi 8 9 17

2 Coast 21 4 25

3 North Eastern 11 6 17

4 Eastern 36 7 43

5 Central 29 4 33

6 Rift Valley 49 26 75

7 Western 24 9 33

8 Nyanza 32 9 41

TOTAL 210 74 284

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Option 1 **

PROVINCE CONSTITUENCIES

Current No. Additional Total

1 Nairobi 8 9 17

2 Coast 21 5 26

3 North Eastern 11 7 18

4 Eastern 36 8 44

5 Central 29 5 34

6 Rift Valley 49 27 76

7 Western 24 9 33

8 Nyanza 32 10 42

TOTAL 210 80 290

Option 1 above was then subjected to the scientific mathematical formula shown below:

1. Nairobi being the only legal city, the population of Nairobi subjected to its population quota

as follows:

(40% x 133,138) + 133,138) = 186,393

2. Subjecting the population of Nairobi to the population quota for cities then:

= (3,138,369/186,393) = 17 Constituencies

3. Subtracting the population of Nairobi from the national population:

= (38,610.097 – 3,138,369) = 35,471,728

4. Subtracting the 17 constituencies given to Nairobi from the 290 Constituencies:

= (290-17) = 273

5. Dividing the remaining population by remaining Constituencies

= (35,471,728/273) = 129,933

6. Subjecting the remaining provinces to this quota:

= Province Population (X)/129,933

7. This gives a total of 291 constituencies. The allocation of constituencies in the Rift Valley

was reduced by 1 because of its large number of constituencies.

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Population Area (Sq. Km)

KENYA 38,610,097 581,315.9

Constituencies 290 581,315.9

Av per Constituency 133,138.27 2,004.54

Av -30% 93,196.79

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Table of Delimitations

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Nairobi 3,138,369 16.84 17 17 8 9

Coast 3,325,307 25.59 26 26 21 5

Central 4,383,743 33.74 34 34 29 5

N. Eastern 2,310,757 17.78 18 18 11 7

Eastern 5,668,123 43.62 44 44 36 8

R. Valley 10,006,80

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Western 4,334,282 33.36 33 33 24 9

Nyanza 5,442,711 41.89 42 42 32 10

291 290 210 80

The result and summary of this analysis is captured in option 1** and the above Table of

Delimitations.

*All the 290 constituencies being delimited according to this formula strictly meet the

requirement of Article 89 (5,6,&7) and Section 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

3.3 Data for Population for Constituencies as stipulated by IIBRC

The use of the criteria specified in the Constitution by IIBRC resulted into the following different

categories of the existing 210 constituencies. These are:-

(i) Constituencies that have a population above the highest limits (186,393.6 for cities);

(ii) Constituencies that have a population below the lowest limit (79,882.8) for sparsely

populated areas;

(iii) Constituencies that have a population within the limits of the lowest and highest (79,882.8 to

133,138.26) for sparsely populated areas;

(iv) Constituencies that have a population above the National population quota (133,138.26) for

sparsely populated areas;

(v) Constituencies that have a population above the highest limits (173,079.4) for other areas;

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(vi) Constituencies that have a population within the limits of the lowest and highest (93,196.6 to

133,138.26) for sparsely populated areas;

(vii) Lastly, constituencies that have a population below the lowest limits (93,196.6) for

other areas.

The constituencies under each of these categories are shown in Table 5 below:

Table 5: Analysis of Population Quota Limits in Relation to Populations in the 210

Constituencies

Population

Quota limits

Areas Name of 210 Constituencies

Above

186,393.6

Cities Makadara, Kamukunji, Strarehe, West lands, Langata,

Dagoretti, Embakasi.

Below

79,882.8

Sparsely populated Mwatate, Galole, Lamu East, North Horr, Saku,

Laisamis, Isiolo south, Saburu East

Between

79,882.8 to 133,138.26

Sparsely Populated Bura, Garsen, Voi, Fafi, Ijara, Wajir South, Moyale, Isiolo

North, Mutito,

Above

133,138.26

Sparsely Populated Kinango, Dujis, Lagdera, Wajir North, Wajir West, Wajir

East, Mandera, Mandera Central, Mandera, Kitui Central,

Kitui South, Turkana North, Turkana Central, Turkana

South, Kacheliba, Kapenguria, Sigor, Saburu West,

Kajiado Central, Loitokitok.

Above

173,079.4

Other Areas Changamwe, Kisauni, Likoni, Msambweni, Bahari,

Kaloleni, Malindi, Igembe South, Igembe North, North

Imenti, South Imenti, Nithi, Mwingi North, Mwingi

South, Kathiani, Machakos Town, Mbooni, Makueni,

Kibwezi, Kinangop, Ol-kalou, Mwea, Kiharu, Juja,

Kiambaa, Kabete, Kwanza, Saboti, Cherangany, Eldoret

North, Eldoret East, Eldoret South, Engwen, Tinderet,

Laikipia West, Laikipia East, Naivasha, Nakuru Town,

Kuresoi, Molo, Subukia, Kilgoris, Narok North, Narok

South, Kajiado North, Bomet, Sotik, Belgut, Ainamoi,

Kipkelion, Malaba, Lugari, Mumias, Lurambi, Emuhaya,

Kimilili, Webuye, Sirisia, Kanduyi, Bumula, Amagoro,

Nambale, Ugenya, Kisumu Town East, Kasipul

Kabondo, Karachuonyo, Rongo, Migori, Kuria,

Bomachoge, Bobasi, Kitutu Chache, Kitutu Masaba,

North Mugirango Borabu,

Between

93,196.6 to 173,079.4

Other Areas Matuga Ganze, Magarini, Tigania West, Tigania East,

Central Imenti, Tharaka, Manyatta, Runyenjes, Gachoka,

Kitui west, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Mwala, Kaiti,

Kipipiri, Kieni, Mathira, Nyeri Town, Gichugu, Ndia,

Kirinyaga Central, Kigumo, Maragua, Kandara, Gatanga,

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Gatundu South, Gatundu North, Githunguri, Limuru,

Lari, Marakwet West, Keiyo South, Mosop, Aldai,

Baringo East, Baringo North, Baringo Central, Eldama

Ravine, Rongai, Chepalungu, Konoin, Buret, Funyula,

Funyula, Matungu, Shinyalu, Ikolomani, Butere,

Khwisero, Sabatia, Hamisi, Mt. Elgon, Butula, Gem,

Bondo, Rarieda, Kisumu Town West, Kisumu Rural,

Nyando, Muhoroni, Kasipul Kabondo, Karachuonyo,

Ndhiwa, Uriri, Nyatike, Mbita, Gwasi, Bonchari, South

Mugirango, Nyaribari Masaba, Nyaribari Chache, West

Mugirango.

Below

93,196.6

Other Areas Mvita, , Lamu west, Taveta, Wundanyi, Siakago, Kilome,

Ndaragwa, Tetu, Othaya, Mukurwe-ini, Kangema,

Mathioya, Marakwet East, Keiyo North, Mogotio, Vihiga,

Bundalangi.

(Source: IIBRC Report Table 1:210 Constituency Populations compared to the Population Quota)

3.4 Protected Constituencies under Article 262 Section, 27(4) of the Constitution

Out of the the 290 constituencies, prescribed by the constitution, a total of 27 constituencies were

protected. The protected constituencies were as follows:

Table 2: Protected Constituencies

27 PROTECTED CONTITUENCIES

Area km. Sq. Population

NAIROBI (NONE)

COAST (9/27)

1. Mvita 7 74,735

2. Galole 9,657 60,866

3. Bura 12,796 82,545

4. Lamu East 1,663 18,841

5. Lamu West 4,504 82,698

6. Taveta 4,205 67,665

7. Wundanyi 702 56,021

8. Mwatate 1,873 71,513

9. Voi 10,348 89,458

NORTH EASTERN (NONE)

EASTERN (6/27)

10. North Horr 38,953 75,196

11. Saku 2,078 46,502

12. Laisamis 20,266 65,669

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13. Isiolo South 9,817 43,118

14. Siakago 777 89,035

15. Kilome 630 87,864

CENTRAL (6/27)

16. Ndaragwa 80 934 92,626

17. Tetu 81 418 78,320

18. Othaya 84 600 87,374

19. Mukurweini 85 180 83,932

20. Kangema 91 260 76,988

21. Mathioya 92 262 88,219

RIFT VALLEY (4/27)

22. Samburu East 113 10,142 59,094

23. Marakwet East 120 783 78,749

24. Keiyo North 122 541 73,715

25. Mogotio 131 1,364 60,959

WESTERN (2/27)

26. Vihiga 166 90 91,616

27. Budalangi 178 187 66,723

NYANZA (NONE)

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CHAPTER IV

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, IIBRC PROPOSALS AND EMERGING ISSUES

4.0 Introduction

The methodology of particular emphasis IIBRC employed in the first review relating to the

delimitation of boundaries of constituencies and wards - was public hearings. This was like a tool

that both facilitated consultation on its mandate and for gathering and compiling relevant

information from the general public on matters of concern. The public hearings promoted advocacy,

awareness-raising and building consensus on the electoral reform process. In particular, the public

hearings afforded the IIBRC unrivalled opportunity on a nation-wide scale to engage in public

information, civic education and receiving public views on issues related to its mandate. The

objectives, procedures and principles guiding the public hearings were determined and published

beforehand.

To ensure maximum benefit of the public hearings to the delivery of its mandate, IIBRC formulated

a checklist of documents and materials, provided for rapportuer‘s briefing notes and terms of

reference, and used verbatim audio-visual recordings of all the proceedings. It is through the public

hearings that several issues concerning boundary delimitation were presented to IIBRC. Based on

such issues and the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, IIBRC developed a Report -

“Delimitation of Constituencies and Recommendations on Local Authority Electoral Units and Administrative

Boundaries for Districts and other Units”- that had proposals and maps indicating 80 new constituencies.

However, the proposals presented in the Report elicited several reactions from county to county.

4.1 General Views on the IIBRC Report

The delimitation process and criteria adopted by IIBRC has been subjected to debate with remarks

pitted against the proposed constituencies. Some critics fault the ―formula‖ applied and the resulting

inequities. Other critics of the Report have cited lack of adequate consultation between IIBRC and

the Kenyan public as the cause of their contest.

A Report from the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs that was

presented to parliament notably underscored several issues. Some of the issues cited included:

(i) The determination of boundaries on the basis of three types of population quotas

instead of one;

(ii) The use of regions and provinces as units of analysis (yet not provided in the

Constitution);

(iii) The treatment of Cities and urban areas in a similar way (definition of cities not agreed

on);

(iv) The description of boundaries based on wards or sub-locations;

(v) Inconsistency in the division of constituencies where some with large population were

not split yet others with less population were split;

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(vi) The creation or alteration of boundaries without taking into account geographical

features and community interests;

(vii) There was nullification census results in eight (8) constituencies yet no clarity on their

delineation was stipulated; and

(viii) Lastly, that there was no public participation.

Latently, the argument brought forth was that the proposals on which each scenario that was used

or applied in the delimiting of boundaries by IIBRC were never considered.

Some experts on demographic issues have analyzed the IIBRC Report and noted that population

limits are too tight to accommodate the wide variations in constituencies. A number of

inconsistencies emerge with regard to constituencies /legal limits and interpretation of the legal

population limits; variations of constituencies in population and area; special consideration for

sparsely populated areas and qualitative factors such as geographical features and socio-economic

factors.

In arriving at its review and variation of boundaries, it appeared that the IIBRC had not undertaken

consultations as required by the constitution (evidenced by the elicited intense public reaction

following the gazettment of the boundaries). However, whether there was public consultation or

not, there are several documented evidences that indicate that there were public hearings that took

place across the country. Similarly, there are memorandums through which the public presented

their suggestions and opinions.

4.2 Public Views, IIBRC Proposals on Constituency Boundaries and Emerging

Issues

4.2.1 Nairobi County

(i) Public Presentations and IIBRC Proposals on constituency boundaries

Public Views IIBRC Proposals

1. Proposals Related to Westlands Constituency

It was proposed that, the constituency to be split into three

constituencies namely:

(i) Kilimani constituency which will comprise of the

following wards: Kilimani, Lavington, Kileleshwa,

Nairobi primary school, Kenyatta market/Madaraka,

uppere hill, Kangemi, and Mountain view ward;

(ii) Highridge/Westlands constituency will comprise of

the following wards: -Westlands, Parklands, Highridge,

Muthaiga, city park, Karura forest, Pangani/Cemetery

area and Safari Park;

(iii) Kangemi constituency to comprise of the following

Westlands Constituency

Kangemi Ward, Mountain View

Ward, Kitisuru Ward, Parklands

Ward, Kileleshwa Ward and

Highridge Ward of Nairobi

County.

Kawangware Constituency

Katina Ward, Kilimani Ward and

Kawangware Ward of Nairobi

County.

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wards: Kangemi Central, Gichagi, Mountain view ward,

Loresho, Kitisuru, Upper parklands, KIA/Spring Valley

and Waruku.

It was also proposed that Westlands be divided along

Waiyaki way and again along ring road Westlands and down

to St Xaviers‘s Catholic Church to yield 3 constituencies.

2. Proposals related to Dagoretti Constituency

Proposed that, the constituency be split into two


(i) Dagoreti South Constituency

(ii) Dagoreti North Constituency

The proposal was that, the constituency to be split into three


(i) Kenyatta Constituency will comprise of Woodley,

Kenyatta and Golf course wards;

(ii) Riruta Constituency will comprise of Ngando,

Githembe, Kabiro, Kanungaga, Kinyanjui, Gatina,

Kawangware and Kamitha Wards;

(iii) Waithaka constituency will comprise of Ruthimitu,

Uthiru, Mutuini, Kirigu, Waithaka and Kabira Wards.

Dagoretti Constituency

Uthiru-Ruthimitu Ward, Mutuini

Ward, Ngando Ward, Waithaka

Ward and Riruta Ward of Nairobi

County

3. Proposals related to Langata Constituency



1. Kibera constituency on the east will comprise of Woodley,

Sarango‘mbe, Ayany, Lindi, Makina, Laini Saba and golf

course wards; and the boundary be defined as running from

railways bridge off Naivasha road to Nairobi Jamhuri show

ground to Ngong river dividing Kibera and Otiende to

Nairobi Dam-AP‘s camp to Nyayo roundabout back to

railway bridge off Naivasha road;

2. Langata constituency on the west to comprise of Nairobi

west, Mugumoini, Langata, Karen, proposed Bomas and

South C wards; and the boundary be defined from Posta

Jamhuri-Ngong road-KBC transmission station near Ngong

road to institute of primate research linking Mbagathi river

to Karen and Hardy estates- national park - Wilson airport

Nairobi West - South C; and

3. Woodley/Kenyatta- golfcourse constituency and it will

comprise of Woodley ward and Kenyatta/golfcourse wards

It was also proposed that the constituency to be split into two

Karen-Langata Constituency

Mugumo-ini Ward, Nairobi West

Ward, Woodley Ward, Kenyatta

Golf Course Ward, Karen Ward

and Langata Ward of Nairobi

County.

Kibra Constituency

Makina Ward, Sarango’mbe

Ward, Laini Sabaa, Ward and

Lindi Ward of Nairobi County.

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but with different naming:

Kibra North constituency and the boundary will start from

city mortuary roundabout on the north and goes on along

Ngong road then pass Uchumi hyper, Adams arcade, impala

club, Kenya science teachers college, metrological up to the

railway bridge, on the south starts at the railway bridge at the

Ngong road then passes along the railway line upto the

bridge at the Mbagathi road. From the east starts from

Mbagathi railway bridge upto city mortuary roundabout;

Kibra South constituency and the boundary starts from

railway bridge at Mbagathi road on the north and goes along

railway line upto railway bridge at Ngong road near posta

sports club. On the east is from railway bridge at Mbagathi

road upto Mbagathi roundabout at Langata road and along

Langata road upto to mukinduri road at Langata police

station and from the west is from Langata police station

along forest edge road, kungu karumba road upto kibera

drive at Rowland camp to polo road and Jamuhuri road upto

railway bridge at Ngong road;

Nubian community as a minority group in Kibera requested

a constituency to be created

4. Proposals related to Kasarani Constituency

It was proposed that, the constituency to be sub-divided

into three constituencies namely:

(i) Kasarani constituency;

(ii) Mathare constituency; and

(iii) Kahawa constituency.

Kasarani constituency to comprise of Kasarani, Mwiki,

Lucky Summer, Ngomongo, Babadogo, Kariobangi and

wards covering an area of 29.2 km2;

Mathare constituency to comprise of Mathare 4A/Utalii,

Mathare North, Kariobangi, Kariobangi light industry and

Korogocho wards covering an area of 29.6 km2;

Kahawa constituency to comprise of Kahawa West,

Githurai, Zimmerman, Maziwa, Thome, Roysambu and

Garden Estate wards covering an area of 33.8 km2;

Secondly, it was also proposed that, the constituency be split

Kasarani Constituency

Njiru Ward, Ruai Ward, Mwiki

Ward and KasaraniWard of

Nairobi County.

Roysambu Constituency

Roysambu Ward, Githurai Ward,

Kahawa Ward of Nairobi County.

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into two constituencies using Thika road as the boundary right

from Muthaiga roundabout up to Githurai roundabout;

(i) Githurai constituency;

(ii) Kasarani constituency;

(iii) Githurai constituency to comprise of Kahawa West,

Githurai, Zimmerman, Maziwa, Thome, Roysambu

and Garden Estate wards; and

(iv) Kasarani constituency to comprise of Kasarani, Mwiki,

Mathare 4A , Utalii, Mathare North, Babadogo,

Kariobangi and Korogocho wards;

5. Proposals related to Starehe Constituency

Proposals that starehe constituency be split into two


a) Starehe Constituency will cover the following wards:

Central East, Central West(new), Ngara East, Ngara West,

Kariokor and Pangani (new) wards; and the boundary will

run from Muranga road, Pangani road roundabout, forest

road, museum hill roundabout, Uhuru highway up to the

railway bridge then using railway boundary up to railway

station, then HQs, then back to Haile Sellasie avenue,

Pumwani road, Digo road, Meru road, Muratina road,

Mathare river up to Muranga road;

b) Mathare Constituency will cover the following wards:

Mathare, Hospital(new), Mabatini, Ngei(new), Huruma and

Kiamaiko wards; and the boundary will run from Outering

road, Gitathuru river up to Kiambu road then Muthaiga

roundabout, Muranga road up to Mathare river down to

Muratina road up to Juja road and then back to Outering

road.

It was also proposed that alternatively, starehe be split into

three constituencies namely::-

(i) Starehe constituency to comprise of ngara east, ngara

west, central, pangani and ziwani wards;

(ii) Mathare constituency to comprise of mathare, mabatini,

huruma, kiamako and mathare north wards;

(iii) Nairobi central constituency

Starehe Constituency

Central Ward, Kariokor Ward,

Pumwani Ward, Ngara West

Ward and Ngara East Ward of

Nairobi County.

Ruaraka Constituency

Korogocho Ward, Mathare North

Ward, Utalii Ward and Babadogo

Ward of Nairobi County.

Mathare Constituency

Mathare Ward, Huruma Ward,

Kia Maiko Ward and Mabatini


6. Proposals related to Embakazi Constituency



1. Njiru constituency will cover the vast from Dandora, I -

Embakasi Constituency

Imara Daima and Kwa Njenga

Ward of Nairobi County

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IV wards, Kariobangi South, Njiru and Ruai wards;

proposed Mowlem, Saika and Ngondo wards;

2. Kayole constituency will cover Umoja I, Umoja II, Kayole

south, Savannah, Kayole North, and Kamarock wards;

proposed Soweto, Kayole central wards;

3. Embakasi constituency will cover Kwa Njenga, Imara

Daima, Airport and Mihango wards, proposed Mukuru Kwa

Reuben, Pipeline, Utawala, Tassia and Kamulu wards;

Further, it was propsed that, the constituency to be split into

four constituencies namely:

1. Dandora constituency will constitute Dandora 1, Dandora

2, Dandora 3, Dandora 4, Kariobangi south wards;

2. Umoja constituency will constitute Umoja 1, Umoja 2,

Savannah, Kayole South and Komarock Wards;

3. Njiru constituency will constitute Njiru, Ruai, Kayole

North, and Mihango Wards;

4. Embakasi constituency will constitute Embakasi, Kwa

Njenga and Imara Daima Wards.

That, the three constituencies have there natural boundaries

of Kangundo road for Kayole; Njiru and Ngong river for

Kayole and Embakasi; however Njiru and Embakasi shall

border by Kangundo road after leaving Kayole at Ngong

river after Njiru;

Kariobangi Constituency

Kariobangi North Ward, Dandora

Area I Ward, Dandora Area II

Ward, Dandora Area III Ward

and Dandora Area IV Ward of

Nairobi County.

Kayole Constituency

Komarock Ward, Kayole North

Ward and Kayole South Ward of

Nairobi County.

Mihango Constituency

Embakasi Ward, Savanna Ward

and Mihango Ward of Nairobi

County

Umoja Constituency

Umoja I Ward, Umoja II Ward,

Kariobangi South Ward and

Harambee Ward of Nairobi

County.

7. Proposals related to Makadara constituency

The constituency be split into two constituencies namely:-

a) Makadara/Viwandani constituency to comprise of

South B, Mbotela, Maringo, Hamza, Lumumba,

viwandani and Harambee wards;

b) Nairobi South constituency to comprise of Hazina,

Nairobi South, Land Mawe, Makongeni and Kaloleni

wards;

The existing boundaries in the administrative units should

remain and be used as the boundaries for the proposed sub-

divisions of the constituency and Likoni road should be the

boundary of the two constituencies.

Makadara Constituency

Nairobi South Ward, Land Mawe

Ward, Hamza- Lumumba Ward,

Ofafa Ward, Viwandani Ward,

Mbotela Ward and Makongeni


8. Proposals related to Kamukunji Constituency

Option 1

The constituency be split into three constituencies namely:

Kamukunji Constituency

Eastleigh North Ward, Eastleigh

South Ward, Kimathi Ward,

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(i) Eastleigh constituency,

(ii) Pumwani constituency and

(iii) Kamukunji constituency

Option 2

The constituency be split into two constituencies namely;

a) Eastleigh/Pumwani constituency to comprise of the

following wards: Pumwani, bondeni, Carlifonia,

Eastliegh South, Eastleigh North and Eastleigh Airbase

wards;

b) Kamukunji constituency to comprise Kumukunji,

Muthurwa, Shauri Moyo, Uhuru, Kimathi and Bahati

wards;

Muthurwa-Shauri Moyo, Uhuru

Ward and Air Base Ward of

Nairobi County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Nairobi County

(iii) Emerging Issues (Acording to the JLA Report)

It emerged that the use of the population Quota and other parameters has given this county the

appropriate number of constituencies that is, 17. The Community of interest, Historical, Economical

and cultural ties were closely scrutinized. More so, the names of some wards and boundaries need to

be changed or preserved to upload community wishes.

As concerns Dagoretti Constituency, it emerged that:-

(i) since Nairobi is highly populated, it is under represented and needs an one more addition of

constituency;

(ii) Not all interested parties were consulted. It was alleged that the residents are opposed to the

name ‗Kawangware‘ for the new constituency as it doesn‘t represent the will of the people

and the area‘s history;

(iii) Community of interest, Historical, Economical and Cultural Ties were not observed in the

drawing the boundaries; and

(iv) That the people also desire to retain Woodley ward in Dagoretti instead of moving it to

Kibra Constituency.

In relation to Embakasi constituency, it emerged that:-

The population quota was not well used in the sub-division of the constituency. It also emerged that

not all interested parties were consulted. The constituency should have been split into five

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constituencies using the formula of quota + maximum deviation per constituency; hence giving

186,393 people per constituency, and divide the wards as proposed by the leaders and constituents.

4.2.2 Mombasa County

(i) Public Presentations and IIBRC Proposals on Constituency Boundaries


1. Proposals related to Changamwe Constituency

It was propsed that Changamwe constituency be split into

two:

o Changamwe Constituency (current) - Portreitz

Ward, Magongo Ward, Kipevu/chaani Ward, Airport

Ward and Changamwe Ward;

o Jomvu constituency comprising of : Jomvu kuu Ward,

Iritini Ward, Mikindani Ward and Kwa Shee Ward

Changamwe Constituency

Port Reitz Ward, Kipevu Ward,

Airport Ward, and Miritini Ward

of Mombasa County.

Jomvu Constituency

Jomvu Kuu Ward, Changamwe

Ward, and Mikindani Ward of

Mombasa County.

2. Proposals related Kisauni Constituency

The following 2 proposals were presented, first:

i. Kisauni Constituency (Follow Kisauni Division Boundary);

ii. Kongowea Constituency (Follow Kongowea Boundary);

iii. Bamburi constituency (Follow Bamburi Division Boundary);

Secondly, it was proposed that:

i. Mzizima Constituency – Boundary right from the

island part of the Makupa causeway starting from Jomo

Kenyatta Avenue upto Ronald Ngala Road Junction (77)

connecting to Sheikh Abdalla Farsy Avenue to coast and

turn right along Kisauni road connecting back with Jomo

Kenyatta Avenue going down to Digo road moving

straight down Nyerere avenue upto Likoni ferry bus

terminus;

ii. Kisauni Constituency will comprise of the remaining

part of the current Kisauni Constituency.

Kisauni Constituency

Mjambere Ward, Junda Ward,

Mwakirunge Ward and Bamburi

Ward of Mombasa County

Nyali Constituency

Shanzu Ward, Frere Town Ward,

Maweni Ward, Nyali-Mkomani

Ward, Kongowea Ward of

Mombasa County.

3. Proposals related to Likoni Constituency

It was proposed that Likoni Constituency Remain as it is

currently.

Likoni Constituency

Mtongwe Ward, Likoni Ward,

Bofu Ward, Timbwani Ward and

Shika Adabu Ward of Mombasa

County.

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4. Proposals related to Mvita constituency

The first proposal was to split the constituency (Island) into

two as indicated below:

1. Mji Wa Kale constituency

2. Mvita Constituency

The second proposal was to plit the constituency into 3 as

indicated, though the proposed names were not given;

Constituency 1: Kizingo, Old Town, Makadara, Mji wa

kale,

Constituency 2: Tudor Estate ward, Tudor four ward,

Shimanzi ward, King‘orani

Constituency 3: Bondeni, Mwembe Tayari, Tononoka,

Majengo

No specific names of these three constituencies were given.

Mvita Constituency

Tudor Estate Ward, Tudor Four

Ward, Shimanzi Ward, Tononoka

Ward, Majengo Ward, King‟orani

Ward, Mwembe Tayari Ward,

Bondeni Ward, Mji wa Kale-

Makadara Ward, Kizingo Ward

and Ganjoni Ward of Mombasa

County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Mombasa

County

(ii) Emerging Issues (Acording to the JLA Report)

It emerged out that Mombasa county has 939,370 people but only 2 constituencies were created.

Thus, the distribution of new constituencies is skewed, with less given to areas with high

populations. Mombasa as part of the coast region has been marginalized and needs to be protected.

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4.2.3 Kwale County

(i) Public Presentations and IIBRC Proposals


1. Prosposals given related to Msambweni

Constituency

The proposal was to split the Constituency into two as

indicated below:

Msambweni Constituency ( from River Mwachema

to River Ramisi)- (it should include Msambweni,

Mvumoni, Kinondo, Gombato, Ukunda, Kingwede

shirazi wards);

Lunga Lunga Constituency (River Ramisi to

Tanzania border) – to comprise of Pongwe Kidimu,

Kikoneni, Dzombo, Kasemeni, Vanga,

Kilimangondo and Mwena wards

Mackinon Road Ward should remain as part of Kinango

District/Constiuency in the county council of Kwale

and should NOT be moved to Voi municipality.

Msambweni Constituency

Gombato-Bongwe Ward, Ukunda Ward,

Kinondo Ward, Mivumoni Ward,

Kikoneni Ward, Msambweni Ward,

Kingwende-Shirazi, Ward and Pongwe-

Kidimu Ward of Kwale County.

Lunga Lunga Constituency

Vanga Ward, Kasemeni-Sega Ward,

Mwena Ward and Kilima-Ngondo Ward

and Dzombo Ward of Kwale

County.

2. Proposals related to Matunga Constituency

Proposed to create two constituencies:-

Matuga Constituency starting near Likoni upto

Lunga Lunga.

Kubo constituency comprising Maluwamba,

Mkongani, Mangawani, Lukore, Mwaluvanga and

Mashimoni. Mkongani to be division Tiribe,

Mkomba and Msangani.

Another proposal was that Kubo be divided into

Ng‘ombeni, Mbuguni, Waa, Tiwi, Simba and Golini to

be Matuga Constituency. But if Simba and Golini is

taken to Kubo Constituency it won‘t be fine for the

residents.

Matuga Constituency

Mwalupamba Ward, Mkongani Ward,

Mangawani Ward, Kubo South Ward,

Mazumalume Ward, Mwamgunga Ward,

Mbuguni Ng’ombeni Ward, Ngolini-

Vyongwani Ward, Ziwani Ward, Waa

Ward and Tiwi Ward, Vuga Ward, Kwale

Ward of Kwale County

3. Proposals Related to Kinango Constituency

Two proposals given:-

Maintain Status quo; or

Divide Kinango Constituency into two:- Kinango

Constituency and Samburu Constituency.

Kinango Constituency

Mackinnon Ward, Chengoni Ward,

Samburu Ward, Vigurungani Ward,

Mwavumbo Ward, Kasemeni West Ward,

Mtaa Ward, Kinango Ward, Ndavaya

Ward, Taru Ward, Makamini Ward, Puma

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Ward,

Gandini Ward, Mwatate Ward and

Kasemeni East Ward of Kwale County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Kwale County


No major issue was raised against the IIBRC proposals.

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4.2.4 Kilifi County

(i) Public Presentations and IIBRC Proposals on constituency boundaries


1. Proposals related to Bahari Constituency

Six proposals came up from the presentations.

Proposal 1:

Split Bahari constituency into Bahari and Kikambala/Chonyi

constituencies.

Proposal 2:

Bahari - to stretch from Mbogolo River all the way to

Matsangoni.

Kikambala: To include the rest of the of Kikambala

and Chonyi divisions

Proposal 3:

1. Bahari - will cover, Kilifi Township, Tezo Location,

Ngerenya Location, Roka Location, Matsangoni

Location,Mavueni/Mkongani Locations

2. Bahari South - will cover Mtwapa, Junju Bandara

Salama, Mwarakaya, Ziani, Chasimba Locations.

Proposal 4:

Split Bahari into;

1. Kilifi north - will cover Kilifi Town, Mtondia, Tezo,

Ngerenya, Roka, Matsangoni Locations.

2. Kilifi south - will cover Mtwapa, Takaungu/Mavueni,

Manrani;

3. Kilifi west - will cover Bandara Salama, Chasimba,

Mwarakaya, Ziani/Ngombeni, Junju, Mtepeni Locations.

Proposal 5.

a) Kilifi South - Will Be Based on Kikambala Division

comprising of the Following Locations; Shimo La

Tewa, Mtepeni, Kijipwa, Junju South, Junju North

Locations.

b) Kilifi Central- will be comprised of Mbogolo Division-

Takaungu, Pingilikani/Kadzinuni,

Mavueni/Mkongani, Mnarani Locations; and Chonyi

Division-Mwarakaya, Mwambe Kati, Chasimba, Ziani,

Dzitsoni.

c) Kilifi North - will be made of Kibarani Division;

Kilifi Constituency

Matsangoni Ward, Roka Ward,

Ngerenya Ward, Ngala Ward,

Kibarani Ward, Hospital-Sokoni

Ward of Kilifi County.

Kilifi South Constituency

Mnarani Ward, Mavueni-Mkongani

Ward, Chasimba Ward, Shauri

Moyo-Takaungu Ward, Ziani Ward,

Mwarakaya Ward, Junju North

Ward, Junju South Ward, Mtepeni

Ward, Kanamai Ward, Shimo la

Tewa Ward of Kilifi County.

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Hospital/Sokoni, Ngala, Kibarani/Majaoni, And

Konjora Loctions and Roka Divisions; Ngerenya,

Chumani, Roka, Matsangoni locations.

Proosal 6:

Split Bahari constituency into

1) Kilifi North and

2) Kilifi South Constituencies

2. Proposals realted to Kaloleni Constituency

Kaloleni - would comprise of the following locations namely;

Mwanamwinga, Kaloleni, Jibana, Kambe, Ribe, And

Kayafungo Locations.

Mariakani - would comprise of the following locations

namely; Mwanamwinga, Kaloleni, Jibana, Kambe, Ribe, and

Kayafungo Locations.

Kaloleni Constituency

Kaloleni 13 Tsangatsini Ward,

Kaloleni North Ward, Kaloleni

South Ward, Kayafungo Ward,

Mariakani Ward and Mwanawinga

Ward of Kilifi County.

Rabai Constituency

Kawala Ward, Jibana Ward, Kambe

Ward, Ruruma Ward, Ribe Ward,

Kaliang‟ombe Ward, Mugumo-wa-

Patsa Ward, Rabai Part Ward and

Mwaweza Ward of Kilifi County.

3. Proposals related to Ganze Constituency

The following proposal was presented:-

Split the current Ganze constituency into;

a) Vitengeni Constituency - will cover the following

locations, Mitangoni, Ndigiria, Bandari, Mrima Wa

Ndege, Vitengeni, Dungicha, Mwahera, Sokoke and

Dida Locations and;

b) Ganze constituency - be composed of Kauma,

Vyambani, jaribuni, Ganze, Bamba, palakumi, Mtsara

wa tsatsu, Mitangoni locations.

That the Jaribuni ward, be retained in Ganze

Constituency.

Solution of disputes in Kauma Jaribuni wards, and in

Mwahera location.

Ganze Constituency

Mitanganyi Ward, Dungicha-

Ganze Ward, Vitengeni Ward,

Sokoke Ward, Mrima wa Ndege

Ward, Kauma-Jaribuni Ward,

Bamba Ward, Mwahera Ward,

Ndigiria-Bandari Ward and

Palakumi Ward of Kilifi County.

4. Proposal related to Malindi Constituency

Proposal 1:

Proposed to split Malindi constituency into Malindi

Constituency and Galana Constituencies;

Proposal 2:

Malindi Constituency

Chakama Ward, Lango Baya Ward,

Madunguni Ward, Malimo Ward,

Jilore Ward, Gede South Ward,

Gede North Ward, Gede Ward,

Maweni Ward, Ganda-Mkaomoto

Ward, and Watamu Town Ward,

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Merge the Malindi and Magarini constituencies then split

them into:-

i. Malindi constituency;

ii. Galana Constituency; and

iii. Magarini Constituency

The residents wanted the constituency split into two;

Malindi and Galana constituency. There was however a

variation in the naming of the wards.

Another option was to merge the existing two

constituencies i.e. Malindi and Magarini then split them

into three constituencies.

Malindi North Ward, Malindi

Central Ward, Shella Ward,

Kijiwetanga Ward and Barani Ward

of Kilifi County.

5. Proposal related to Magarini Constituency

(i) No proposals were presented.

Magarini Constituency

Adu Ward, Bungale Ward, Marafa

Ward, Garashi Ward, Dagamra

Ward, Fundi-Issa Ward, Gongoni

Ward, Magarini West Ward,

Magarini East Ward and

Marereni Ward of Kilifi County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Kilifi County

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No major emerging issue came as concerns the IIBRC boundary proposals and names for the new

constituencies.

4.2.5 Tana River County



1. Proposals related to Garsen Constituency

It was proposed that Garsen constituency be split into:

(i) Chaffa constituency- Comprised of Galiai, Kipao and

Kilelengwani; and

(ii) Garsen constituency

All locations to be granted their electoral autonomy

Garsen Constituency

Kipini East ward, Kipini West ward,

Shirikisho ward, Assa ward, Salama-

Mwina ward, Ndera ward, Bilisa ward,

Garsen Central ward, Garsen South

ward of Tana River County.

2. Proposals related to Galole Constituency

Proposal 1:

(i) Hive parts of Galole and Garsen Constituencies to create

a new one as indicated below:

(ii) Proposed Gale Dertu Constituency: To cover all areas

on the western part of Galole and Assa, Waldena, Wayu,

Chifiri, kalikacha Locations of Garsen Constituency;

Proposal 2:

(i) Split Galole Constituency to create Wenje Constituency

Galole Constituency

Zubaki-Mikinduni ward, Milalulu ward,

Wayu ward, Waldena ward, Chifiri

Ward, Chewani-Kiarukungu ward,

Gwano ward, Ndura ward, and

Kinakomba ward of Tana River

County.

3. Proposals related to Bura Constituency

Split the Constituency into two as indicated below:

Proposals 1:

(i) Bura - Comprised of Hirimani Divisions

(ii) Madogo - Comprised of Mbalambala and Nanighi

Divisions

Bura Constituency

Chewele ward, Bura ward, Nanighi

ward, Hirimani ward, Madogo South

ward, Sala ward, Saka ward,

Bangale ward, Kamaguru ward, and

Mbalambala ward of Tana River

District.

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Proposal 2:

Split into two as follows:

(ii) Duresa - Comprised of Hirimani, Bangale Kamaguru

Locations)

(iii) Bura - Comprised of Bura, Nanighi, Madogo, Mbalambala

Locations;

Boundary between Bura and Madogo Constituencies to start

from Mbalambala to Chwele following the existing divisional

and Locational boundaries. Support quest for

sisterconstituencies of Garsen and Galole to be split.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Tana River County

(iii) Emerging Issues (According to the JLA Report)

No major issue was raised as concerns the proposed boundaries by IIBRC for the Tana

River County.

4.2.6 Lamu County



1. Proposals related to Lamu East Constituency

It was proposed that two constituencies be created:

i. Lamu East constituency- Include Kisiwa cha Pate,

ndau and Kiwayuu; and

ii. Barani constituency- Include Kililana, Magogoni,

Kiangwi, Mangai, Baasuba , Barigoni, Milimani,

Mkononi, Mvunduni, Rubu, Sendeni, Marereni,

Kiunga, Ishakani upto Somali boarder.

Lamu East Constituency

Faza-Tchundwa Ward, Ndau Ward,

Siyu-Pate Ward, Kizingitini West

Ward, Kiunga Ward and Basuba

Ward of Lamu County.

2. Proposals related to Lamu West Constituency

Proposal 1:

The status quo be maintained i.e boundaries remain as they are

currently.

Lamu West Constituency

Hindi-Magogoni Ward, Kiongwe

Ward, Mokowe Ward, Mkomani-

Matondoni Ward, Langoni Ward,

Mapenya Ward, Hongwe Ward,

Shella Manda Ward, Central Ward,

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Proposal 2:

Split Lamu West constituency into:

Lamu Central constituency- Cover Hindu and the

proposed Langoni and Mkomani Divisions

Lamu west constituency – Cover Witu, Mpeketoni and

the proposed Mkunumbi divisions

Proposed the creation of a special ward in Lamu Couty

council for the marginalized Boni Minority ethnic community.

It should include Bargoni, Ndununi. It is proposed Boni ward

should be created for Boni Bajuni

Mkunumbi Ward, Baharini Ward,

Dide Waride Ward and Witu Ward

of Lamu County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Lamu County

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Issues that came up were general in nature referring to all islands in the Indian Ocean and Lake

Victoria. It was argued that Geographical features are spread out in large areas separated by water

bodies. Secondly that Community of interest, historical, Economic and cultural ties were not

considered in the first review and lastly that these areas are difficulty to access.

4.2.7 Taita Taveta County



1. Proposals related to Taveta Constituency

No proposals on the electoral boundaries given

Taveta Constituency

Chala-Njukini Ward, Mboghoni Ward,

Taveta North Ward, Taveta South Ward,

Kitobo-Kimorigho Ward, Mahoo Ward

and Mata Ward of Taita-Taveta County.

2. Proposals related to Wundanyi constituency

No Proposals submitted

Wundanyi constituency

Wundanyi Ward, Werugha Ward,

Wumingu-Kishushe Ward, Mbale Ward,

and Mwanda-Mghange Ward of Taita-

Taveta County.

3. Proposals related to Mwatate Constituency

The proposal was to split the Constituency into two

as indicated below:

i. Ronge (To follow; Mwakishalua, Vigegu kwa

Kena ya mwafuali, Ronge Nyika water intake,

Zungula Juu, mnyichi Kishamba mbumbunyi,

kanisa Morice, Kungu, ngerenyi, Mwafungu S.S,

Chawia mruru, Mwatate Stage, Peleleza road,

mwatate S. Estate, Mgeno, Nanak quarry,

Makajini, Voi River, Kirutai, Ingoja ng‘ombe, Voi,

kwa mwakishalua; and

ii. Mwatate.

Mwatate Constituency

Bura Ward, Mwatate Ward, Kighononyi

Ward, Chawia-Kishamba Ward, Ron‟ge

Kati Ward, Rong‟e Juu Ward, Maktau

Ward and Mwachabo Ward of Taita-

Taveta County.

4. Proposals related to voi Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Voi constituency to form Voi Town

constituency and

Voi constituency.

Proposal 2

Split Voi constituency to form Voi Town

Voi Constituency

Voi Central Ward, Mbololo Ward, Sagala

Ward, Ngolia Ward, Kasigau Ward, Voi

South Ward, Voi North East Ward, Voi

West Ward, Kirutai Ward and Marungu

Ward of Taita-Taveta County.

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constituency- to cover area of Voi municipal

jurisdiction including Kirutai, Voi west, Voi central,

and Voi North East ward Voi Rural Constituency-

Cover Mbololo, Ngalia, Maungu, and Kasiagu.

Proposal 3

Split Voi constituency to form Voi west

constituency to comprise of Mwambirwa and Tausa

Divisions and parts of Rong‘e Kati proceeding from

Mtito Andei based on the 1963 demarcations, going

west to Ngulia Safari lodge, Southwards up to Mtwa-

Mwagoti following Msau River, through Voi

Municipality up to Tsavo National Park at Sala Gate;

and

Voi East Constituency to comprise of Parts of Voi

Municipality and Sagalla.

Proposal 4

Split Voi constituency to:

a) Taita central

b) Taita East

Proposal 5

New Tausa constituency to be curved from Tausa

and Mwambirwa (from Voi constituency and

Mwatete division of Mwatate constituency and

Paranga which is in Wundanyi Constituency;

Proposal 6

Remain as it is

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Taita Taveta County


No major issue emerged as a result of the proposals presented by IIBRC in the first review.

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4.2.8 Garissa County



1. Proposals Related to Dujis Constituency

Four proposals were made as follows:

i). To split the constituency plit into two, Dujis and Garissa

Central Constituencies.

ii). To split Dujis into Dujis and Garissa North Constituencies

iii). To split Dujis into Garissa and Garissa South

Constituencies

iv). To split Dujis into Garissa Town (or south) and

Balambala constituency and for Balambala constituency

to be composed of balambala division, Danyere division

and the proposed Saka Division; while the former Dujis

constituency will be comprised of Central Division which

includes Garissa Municipality, Korakora Division and

Sankuri Division

On the wards, the following proposals were made;

i). Wards for proposed Garissa central constituencies:Biashara

ward, Mashambani, Stadium, Sambul-Garissa Municipal;Garissa

County Council-Boralgi, Korkora, Fafi, Yumbis, Hagardera,

Welmerer, Jarajilla

ii). Wards for Garissa North: Garissa Municipal-

Market ward, Bulla ward, Jamhuri ward, Garissa Ndogo,

Garissa County Council- Sankuri, Saka ward, Balambala Ward,

Danyere, Shimbireye;

(iii) Wards for Garisaa South : Garissa Municipal Council; Market

ward, Bulla ward, Jamhuri ward, Garissa Ndogo,Garissa County

Council; Sankuri ward, Saka ward, Balambala ward, Danyere

ward, Shimbireye ward;

(iv) Garissa Municipal Council; Biashara ward, Mashambani ward,

Stadium ward, Sambul ward,Garrisa Couty Council; Bor‘algi,

Korkora wards, Galmagalla, Bullagolol, Bura, Mansabubu,

Nanighi, Kamuthe, warabe;

(v) Sambul ward to be calved from Stadium ward, Kamuthe;

(vi) Maendeleo ward Added to Garissa Municipal Council.

Dujis Constituency

Biashara ward, Bulla ward,

Jamuhuri ward, Market ward,

Mashambani ward, Stadium

ward, Sankuri/Raya ward,

Kora kora ward, Shimbirey

ward, Bouralgi and ward.

Balambala Constituency

Balambala ward, Danyere

ward, Jarajilla ward and Saka

ward of Garissa County.

2. Proposals Related to Lagdera Constituency Lagdera Constituency

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Two proposals were made :

i). Lagdera constituency to be split into:Lagdera constituency

and Dujis constituency;

ii). Lagdera constituency to be split into:Lagdera East

constituency- Comprised of Garufa, Baraki, Goreale,

Kumahumato, Labisigale, Dagahaley, Dadaab, Abakile,

Alango Arba, Dertu,Kulan Liboi, Damajale locations and

Lagdera West constituency- Comprised of Madogashe,

Ilan, Maalimin, Eldere,Tokojo, Benane Locations

Benane ward, Modogashe

ward, Maalim ward, Gurufa

ward, Baraki ward and Shanta-

Abak ward.

Daadab Constituency

Dertu ward, Abakaile ward,

Kumahumato ward, Dadaab

ward, Labisigale ward,

Dagahley ward, Damajale

ward and Liboi ard of Garissa

County.

3. Proposals Related to Fafi Constituency


i). To split the Constituency into two Fafi and Jarajilla

constituencies.

ii). To re-define the larger Garissa district to come up with

three constituencies as follows:

Fafi Constituency: Hive off half of central division of

Garissa stretching from the left flank of Garissa bridge, all

centres to the right of Kismayu road, including the centres

of Boulargy, korakora and join with Jarajila)

iii). Have the eastern bank of the Tanariver stretching from

Garissa bridge to KoraKora to be part of Fafi.

iv). Make the River Tana to the west of Fafi constituency the

border for Tana River district.

v). Dagega Constituency: To cover Galmagalla Division and

the vast Bura.

vi). Have the eastern bank of the Tana River stretching from

Korakora to Garasweinow be part of the planned Dagega

district/constituency.

vii). Create Nanighi, Bura, Mansabubu, Galmagalla and Bulla

golol divisions for the new Dagega District.

viii). Garissa Constituency: Eastern bank of the tana stretching

from the right flank of Garissa bridge to Danyere be part of

new Garissa Constituency/district

ix). Create Garissa, Sankuri, Saka, Mbalambala and Danyere

divisions for the new Garissa district.

N.B. Boundaries between Lagdera, Dujis and Fafi constituencies to

Fafi Constituency

Mansabubu ward, Bura ward,

Nanighi ward, Galmagala

ward, Bulagololl Ward,

Jarajilla ward, Wellmarere

ward, Hagardere ward,

Yumbis ward and Fafi ward.

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be clearly demarcated, in order to promote peace.

Proposals Related to Ijara Constituency


i). The constituency to be split into two constituencies namely;

Hulugho Constituency comprising of Hulugho division,

Galmagalla, Elkabore location, Hadhi up to Daresaalam

location, entire Sangailu division and Songole location, entire

Bodhai division upto the Boni forest and parts of Jarajilla, Ruqa

Adhal and parts of Amuma currently under Fafi constituency

but originally were under Ijara.

Ijara Constituency comprising of Ijara division, Masalani

division, Ruqa division and Kotile division upto Wema location

ii). The constituency to be split into two constituencies namely:

Ijara constituency has the existing constituency which will

constitute Garasweinow, Gababa, Warsame, Sakar, Ananoto,

Niqha, Ijara, Bothai, Masalani and Kotile divisions;

Sangailu constituency which will constitute of Hulugho,

Galma Galla and Amuma Divisions,

Ijara Constituency

Masalani ward, Korisa ward,

Kotile ward, Ijara ward, Ruqa

ward, Sangole ward, Ijara

South ward, Sangilu ward,

handaro ward, Hulughop

ward and Hadi ward.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Garisa County


a) Ijara Constituency

It was observed that there was discrimination of small clans. The big clans each have a

constituency while small clans have only one between them. There was concern over means

of communication with poor road network in the constituency. Further there is a minority

group (the Boni and Abdulla) who have no representation. It was claimed that the historical

ties of Abdulla community were ignored. It was also observed that the boundary between

North Eastern province and Coast province need to be addressed. And lastly, the

Geographical features such as a major river running through the constituency was not

considered. The population of 92,000 in an area of 11,323 sq Km. should have warranted a

extra constituency.

b) Fafi Constituency

An issue was raised concerning the boundaries between Fafi and Ijara.

c) Dujis Constituency

An observation was made that IIBRC did not take into account the geographical features in

the constituency. Further, the Formula used to come up with protected constituency was

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termed as unclear. North Eastern Province did not have a protected constituency.

Commission did not use all parameters provide in Article 89 of the Constitution. It only

applied the population quota.

4.2.9 Wajir County



1. Proposals Related to Wajir North Constituency

Three proposals were made :

i). For the Constituency to remain the same

ii). To split Wajir North to Buna constituency and

Bute constituency

iii). To split Wajir North to Eldas constituency and

Wajir North constituency

On the wards, the following proposals were made:

i). Batalu ward (Follow Butala location wards)Bute – to

cover Bute, Bute Goda, and Makutano,

ii). Ogorji- to cover Ogorji, Adadi Jole, and

Walensatutu,

iii). Ajawa- to cover Ajawa location,

iv). Gurar- to cover Gurar location,

v). Danaba- to cover Danaba and Qudama locations,

vi). Korondille- to over Korondille,

vii). Buna- to cover Buna and Malkaggufu,

viii). Ingirir-to cover Ingirir, Garsaakey and Chibder,

Lensayu- Cover Lensayu and Lakoole

Wajir North Constituency

Buna Ward, Korondille Ward,

Lensayu Ward, Batalu ward, Bute

Ward, Danaba ward, Ajawa Ward,

Godoma Ward and Gurara Ward.

2. Proposals Related to Wajir West Constituency


i). Split Wajir West Constituency to Eldas

constituency(maintain the current Eldas district boundaries)

and Wajir West constituency (maintain the current

Wajir West district District boundaries);

ii). Split Wajir West Constituency to Hadado

constituency – comprising of Hadado and

Adamasajida divisions;Griftu Constituency

comprising of Griftu and Arbajahan and Eldas

constituency comprising of Eldas, Anole and Elnur

Wajir West Constituency

Griftu Part (Griftu Township,

Matho,Fatuma Nur and Kurman

Locations)Ward, Tulatula Ward,

Wagalla Ward, Logbogol North

Ward, Boji Heri-Garse Ward,

Ganyure Ward, Hadado

Ward,Ademasajida Ward, Arbjahan

Ward and Athibohol Ward.

Eldas Constituency

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division

Ward Proposals

Reinstate the following wards Lolakuta North, Barmish, Aden

Awale, Boji Heri, Garse, Shanta Abaq, Kukale wards.

Subdivision of Wagalla to Wagalla Central and North.

Creation of Jira, Griftu Township, Griftu central, Baji, Mathow

wards, Bojiyare

Griftu Part (Balatul Amin, Biad

and El Yunis Locations) Ward,

Eldas Ward, Lakoley South Ward,

Dela Ward, El Nur Ward and Basir

Ward of Wajir County.

3. Proposals Related to Wajir East Constituency

It was proposed t split Wajir East Constituency into:

Tarbaj constituency- Comprising of Tarbaj, Mansa,

Sarman and Kutulo division; and

Wajir East Constituency- Comprising of Central, Wajir-

Bor and Khorof Divisions.

The following wards were proposed under this proposal.

◦ Ali Maow Comprising Maow and Hodhan location;

◦ Halane – Comprising Halane and Godade location;

◦ Airport – Comprising of Maalim salat, Elmi sub location;

◦ Wajir air port, Wajir pri and sec sch, Ministry of water

camp and Wajir district Hospital;

◦ Kotulo wards consisting of Kotulo and Boji Garas

locations;

◦ Mansa ward consisting of Mansa and Ogoralle locations;

and

◦ Gunana wards- Constiting of Gunana and Burmayo

locations

It was also prposed to split wajir East Constituency into:

(i) Wajir East Constituency comprising of the entire Mansa

division, Kutulo division and Tarbaj divisions; and

(ii) Wajir Central Constituency comprising of Central

Division, Wajir –Bor division and Khorof Harar divisions

And the following wards were proposed under this option:

Elben ward- Consisting of Elben and Mansa locations and

Ogoralle ward- Consisting of Ogoralle and Bur Mayo

Wajir East Constituency

Township Ward, Wagberi ward,

Jogbaru Ward, Barwako Ward,

Wajir Bor Ward and Khorof-Harar

Ward.

Tarbaji Constituency

Tarbaj Ward, Dambas Ward,

Sarman Ward Elben Ward,

Wargadud Ward and Lafaley Ward

of Wajir County.

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locations.

4. Proposals Related to Wajir South Constituency

The constituency to be split into two constituencies

namely: Habaswein constituency to be created out of the

current constituency and it will constitute of Habaswein,

Sabule, Benane divisions and Wajir South constituency

which will constitute Diif, Wajir-Bor South and Kulaaley

divisions.

The following wards to be created: Burder West, Burder

East, Burder CentralLelehey, Shalekey, Wajir-Bor South,

Gerilley, Hambalash, Argani, Salel Maa, Sarif, Dagahley,

Meri, Kursi, Macheza, Tesorie, Habaswein Township

Wajir South Constituency

Burder Ward, Diif Ward, Ibrahim

Ure Ward, Kulaaley Ward, Kibilai

Ward, Ndege Ward, Dilmanyale

Ward, Abakore Ward, Lag-Boghol

South Ward, Sabule Ward, Benane

Ward and Dadaja Bulla Ward.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Wajir County


a) Wajir South Constituency.

The emerging issues were: first that the means of communication in the constituency should have be

considered. Second that Geographical expanse of the constituency should have been taken into

account. Third, the use of projected population was disputed, and lastly, sparsely populated and

urban areas were not defined by IIBRC.

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b) Wajir East

It emerged that the expanse of the constituency was not considered. Second, the Census results were

used, and lastly. Minority of interest was not taken into consideration.

4.2.10 Mandera County



1. Proposals Related to Mandera West Constituency

The constituency to be split into two to produce:

(i) Mandera North constituency to be curved out from the

current Mandera central and ;

(ii) Mandera West –will comprise of the current Rhamu-

dimtu, Malkamari and Ashabito divisions.

Proposed Wards to be be created:

Derkale South, Derkale North, Lulis , Banisa West, Eymole,

Kiliwehuri, Goljo, Malka Mari, Guba, garsey, kalicha,

shantoley, towfig, tulla doday, kubi, orgowein, sarman, gofa,

hullow, makaruqu, choroqo.

Mandera West Constituency

Takaba North Ward, Takaba South

Ward, Gither ward and Dandu

Ward.

Banisa Constituency

Banisa Ward, Derkale Ward,

Eymole Ward, Keliwe Hiri Ward,

Malkamari Ward and Guba Ward

of Mandera County.

2. Proposals Related to Mandera Central Constituency

Proposal made:-

Split the Constituency into two:-

(i) Mandera North Constituency (To cover Rhamu,

Rhamu Dimtu, Ashabito, Malkamari Divisions); and

(ii) Mandera Central Constituency (To cover Kutulo,

Qalaqalesa, Elwak and Shimbir Fatuma Divisions)

Proposed Mandera North constituency to cater for the

Degodia, Murule and Gareh communities;

Proposed constituency boundaries to follow the

boundaries of the 2 districts in the current Mandera

Central constituency;

Infrastructural conditions, Poor health care, poor food

security and literacy levels key issues necessitating a split.

Mandera North Constituency

Rhamu Ward, Girissa Ward,

Yabicho Ward Rhamu Dimtu

Ward, Ashabito Ward, Marothile

Ward, Guticha Ward, Shirshir

Ward, Ola Ward and Wargadud

Ward Part (Quramadow location)

of Mandera County.

Mandera South Constituency

Elwak North Ward, Elwak South

Ward, Wargadud Ward Part

(Wargadud Town, Wargadud East

Locations), Shimbir Fatuma Ward,

Fincharo Ward, Kutulo North

Ward, Kutulo Ward and Kutulo

South of Mandera County.

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(iii) All the memoranda analyzed propose the creation of

Mandera North Constituency as a matter of urgency

and utmost necessity.

Proposals related to Mandera East Constituency

Several Proposals given:-

Proposal 1.

Split Mandera East constituency into:-

◦ Lafey constituency - will be based on Lafey Division,

Warankara Division, Fino Location, Sala Location,

Wargadud Ward, Dasheng Wante Ward);

◦ Mandera East constituencies Mandera east constituency

will be based on Khalalio division, Central division, hareri

division, Lebehia division, Arabia location and Omar-

Jilaow location.

Proposal 2.

Split Mandera East Constituency into:

Mandera central will be comprised of the following

divisions. Kutulo, Elwak, Shimbir Fatuma, Qalaanqaleesa;

Mandera North will be composed of the following

divisions; Wargadud, Rhmu, Rhamu Dimtu, Ashabito;

Mandera West will be comprised of the following

divisions; takaba, Dandu, Gather;

Mandera east will be composed of the following divisions

lafey, Finno, Waranqara, hareri, libahiya;

Daua constituency will have central mandera, and Khalalio

divisions; and

Banisa constituency will consist of banissa malkamari,and

kiliwe Hirri divisions.

Proposal 3

Split mandera east into Lafey

Lafey constituency boundary will be Rhamu-Elwak road

on the western side from Dumiga Der to Elwak Town;

Elwak Boru Hache Road as its southern boundary from

Elwak, on the eastern side will be the Somali border.

Khalalio constituency

Proposal 5

Create Dawa Constituency

Mandera East Constituency

Bulla Mpya Ward, Bulla Jamhuria

Ward, B.P.1 Ward, Township

Ward, Barwako Ward, Shafshefy

Ward, Neboi Ward, Garba Goley

Ward, Hareri Hosle Ward, Burabor

Ward, Bella Ward, Kalalio Ward,

Libehia Ward, Aressa Ward, Hareri

Ward, and Arabia Ward of

Mandera County.

Lafey Constituency

Alango Ward, Lafey Ward,

Warankara Ward, Fino Ward and

Sala Ward of Mandera County.

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The proposed Dawa constituency is to be curved from the

Existing Mandera East Constituency and Khalalio and Central

Divisions of Mandera East district.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Mandera County


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There was need for more constituencies based on geographical features.

4.2.11 Marsabit County



1. Proposals related to Moyale Constituency

(i) Split the constituency into 2 as follows:

Moyale Constituency

Sololo Constituency

The boundaries of the above constituencies should follow

their current respective district boundaries.

Moyale Constituency

Galole ward, Gurumesa ward,

Manyatta ward, Heillu ward,

Butinye ward, Bori ward, Uran

ward, Walda-Rawana Ward,

Godoma ward, Nana ward, Sololo

ward, Sololo Makutano ward,

Odda ward, Dabel ward, Dambala

– Fachana ward and Moyale ward

of Marsabit County.

2. Proposals related to North Horr Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split the Constituency into three as indicated below:

a) Chalbi East (to comprise of Turbi Division and

Maikona Location covering an area of 13,000 sq

km.)

b) Chalbi North (Comprising Dukana diviwsion and

Hurri Hills Location of Maikona division covering

an area of 14, 000 sq km); and

c) Chalbi West (comprising of North Horr Division

and kalacha location of Maikona division covering

an area of 13,000 sq km)

Proposal 2.


a) North Horr (Comprising of North Horr and

Dukana Divisions);

b) Chalbi East (Comprising Maikona and Torbi

Divisions)

North Horr Constituency

Dukana ward, North Horr Ward,

Ileret ward, Bubisa ward, Balesa

ward, Ririba ward, Galas Ward,

Turbi ward, Hurri Hills ward,

Maikona ward and Kalacha ward

of Marsabit County.

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3. Proposals related to Saku Constituency

Curve some Locations from neighbouring North Horr

and Laisamis to add on the small sized Saku

Constituency

Rename the constituency to MARSABIT constituency

Saku Constituency

Mountain ward, Sagante ward,

Karare ward, Dakabaricha ward,

Dirib-Gombo ward, Jarime ward

and Qilta ward of Marsabit

County.

4. Proposals related to Laisamis Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split of Laisamis constituency:

a) Laisamis Constituency- Comprised of Loglogo,

Laisamis, Merille amd ngurunit;

b) Hafare/Loiyangalani constituency- Comprised of

Kargi, Korr, Mt. Kulal, South Horr and Loiyangalani

locations.

Proposal 2.

Split of Laisamis constituency to:

a) Marsabit South constituency- Comprise of Merille,

Laisamis, Logologo, Ngurunit ilaut and Lontolio wards

b) Marsabit west constituency- Comprise of Korr,

Kargi, South horr, Kulal and Loiyangalani, Balah

wards

Laisamis Constituency

Logologo ward, Korr ward,

Laisamis ward, South Horr ward,

Mt. Kulal ward, Loiyangalani ward,

Ngurunit ward and Merille ward of

Marsabit County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Marsabit County


a) Moyale

It emerged that the population figures used to delineate were unreliable. The means of

communication in the region is poor and was not taken into consideration in the first review. Lastly,

the population deviation used is too low for a sparsely populated area.

b) North Horr

The constituency is the largest in the country in terms of size but has a population of only 75,596.

The means of communication should have been considered in the delimitation. It was alleged that

IIBRC failed to define sparsely populated, urban areas and cities. And lastly, the use of projected

population in determining boundaries was disputed since at the time of the census most people had

migrated to Somalia (sic) to look for pasture.

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c) Laisamis

The expansiveness of the constituency was not taken into consideration. The community of interest

was not considered. There were unfair census results that were used to determine the population yet

some people were not reached due to poor road network. Lastly, there are insufficient wards in

Laisamis and the neighboring constituencies.

4.2.12 Isiolo County



1. Proposals related to Isiolo North Constituency

Proposal 1.

a) It was proposed that Isiolo North should remain

intact.

b) But should it be divided, it will separate communities

who have lived in here for a long time and know no

other place.

Proposal 2

Isiolo North Constituency be divided into 2;

a) Isiolo North or Merti Constituency with its HQ at

Merti and to encompass the Shaba Game reserve. The

constituency shall comprise of Cherab Merti and

Proposed Kom divisions;

b) Isiolo Central Constituency with its HQ in Isiolo

town and to comprise of Buffallo-Springs game

reserve. The constituency to comprise of Central,

East, Oldonyiro divisions and the proposed

Ngaremara Divison.

Isiolo North Constituency

Yamicha ward, Malka Galla ward,

Korbesa ward, Merti ward, Bulesa

ward, Bisano-Biliqo ward, Ngare

Mara ward, Burat ward, Isiolo

West ward, Odha ward Wabera

ward, Kiwanjani ward, Bula Pesa

ward, Oldonyiro ward and Kipsing

ward, of Isiolo County.

2. Proposals related to Isiolo South Constituency

a) Requested the split of Isiolo South on the basis that

the Boranas have been marginalised for a long time,

though the population is not large enough.

Proposal 2

Isiolo South Constituency

Kula Mawe ward, Kinna ward,

Rapsu ward, Malkadaka ward,

Garbatulla ward, Garfarsa ward,

Madogashe ward, Sericho ward

and Eresaboru ward of Isiolo

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Split Isiolo south into:-

a) Isiolo South (Rename Isiolo South to Garbatulla)and;

b) Sericho constituencies.

County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Isiolo County


No major emerging issues.

4.2.13 Meru County



1. Proposals related to Igembe South Constituency

Proposal 1:

Split the constituency into:-

a) Igembe South and;

b) Igembe Central Constituencies.

Kangeta and Kiengu divisions will be the basis for Igembe

Central constituency while the other four divisions-Maua,

Kanuni, Akachiu, Athiru Gaiti; will form Igembe south

constituency.

Proposal 2:

Split igembe South into:-

a) Igembe South and;

b) Igembe West Constituencies

That igembe west will cover Kangeta and Kiengu divisions;

while the proposed Igembe South Constituency will cover;

Maua, Kanuni, Akachu, Athiru Gaiti divisions.

Igembe South Constituency

Kiegoi ward, Maua East ward,

Stadium ward, Maua South ward,

Giteretu ward, Giteretu-Achenge

Ward, Igembe South West ward,

Igembe South ward and Igembe

South East ward of Meru County.

Igembe Central Constituency

Igembe East ward, Maua North

ward, Maili Tatu Ward, Njia ward,

Kangeta ward Akirang’ondu ward,

Athiru Rujine ward and Kawiru of

Meru County.

2. Proposals related to Igembe North Constituency

It was proposed that it should be split to get 2 more

constituencies or at worst 1.

Igembe North Constituency

Antuambui ward, Ntunenene ward,

Naathu ward, Antubetwe Kiongo

ward, Amuathi II ward and

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Proposal 1:

Split igembe North Constituency into

a) Laare Constituency and;

b) Mutuati constituency

That the proposed Laare constituency will comprise of Laare

Division (Akirang‘ondu, Antuambui, Ntunene locations);

Ndoleli division (Athiru rujine, Kawiru locations).

Mutuati constituency will comprise of Mutuati Division

(Kabachi and Naathu Locations); Ndoleli division (Luciutu,

A/Kiongo Locations)

Proposal 2.

Split igembe North into:-

a) Igembe North and;

b) Igembe Central constituencies

That the proposed Igembe North Constituency will be

comprised of Kabachi, Naathi, and Luciuti Locations.

That the proposed Igembe Central Constituency will

comprise of Akirang‘ondu, Antuambui, Ntunene Athiru

Ruujine and Kawiru Locations.

Amuathi I ward of Meru County.

3. Proposals related to Tigania West Constituency

a) All the wards should revert to the old wards before

the 2002 general election;

Tigania West Constituency

Kianjai ward, Mituntu ward,

Thinyaine-Nchoro ward, Athwana-

Rwanda ward, Nkomo ward, Kitheo

ward and Mbeu ward of Meru

County.

4. Proposals related to Tigania East Constituency

a) Create a new consituency on the strength of

expansiveness of the constituency and high

population.

Proposal 1.

Merge Tigania West and Tigania East and curve out an extra

constituency

Proposal 2.

Tigania East Constituency

Muthara Ward, Buuri Ward,

Karama Ward, Kigucwa Ward,

Ankamia Ward, Mikinduri East

Ward, Mikinduri West Ward and

Thangatha Ward of Meru County.

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Tigania constituency to be split into:

a) Tigania North constituency- Comprise Karama

and Tigania North(Muthara) divisions;

b) Tigania East constituency – Tigania central and

Tigania East divisions

Proposal 3.

Tigania East and West boundaries to be adjusted to create:

a) Tigania East constituency- Comprise Buuri,

Muthara, Karama, Kigucwa, Ankamia, thangatha,

Mikinduri East wards

b) Tigania West constituency- Comprise

Mikinduri west, Mbeu, Kitheo, Uringu;

c) Tigania central constituency- Comprise

Mituntu, Kianjai, Akithi, Rwanda/Athwana

5. Proposals related to North Imenti Constituency

Proposal 1.

Create Buuri Constituency

a) That Buuri constituency follows the boundary of

the newly created Buuri district.

Proposal 2.

Split North Imenti into:-Imenti North, Buuri East and

Buuri West constituencies.

a) Imenti North constituency will cover Nyaki, Ntima,

and meru municipality divisions.

b) Buuri east will cover naari, Kiirua, ruiri, Rwareera

divisions and

c) Buuri west will comprise of Ontulili, Kirimaara,

ngusishi and kisima Divisions.

Proposal 3.

Timau, North imenti and Buuri constituency

Proposal 4.

Option 1:

Split Imenti North constituency into;

a) North Imenti and;

North Imenti Constituency

Thuura ward, Giaki ward, Nthimbiri

Part ward, Chugu ward, Ntakira

Part ward, Nthimbiri Part ward,

Kaaga ward, Ngakurumune ward,

Stadium ward, Milimani ward,

Cathedral ward, Central ward,

Commercial ward, Hospital ward

and Mwendatu ward of Meru

County.

Buuri Constituency

Kibirichia ward, Ntugi ward, Naari

ward, Kiirua ward, Ruiri ward,

Kirimara ward, Kisima ward and

Ontulili wards of Meru County.

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b) Ruguru constituencies.

Option 2:

Split the constituency into:-

a) Ruguru (composed of Buuri East and West Districts)

and;

b) Gaiti (Comprised of the current North Imenti

Constituency.

Proposal 5

Option 1

a) Imenti North,

b) Buuri,

c) Meru Urban(Municipality)

Option 2

a) Buuri

b) Imenti North as per present boundary

6. Proposals related to Central Imenti Constituency

It was proposed that since the population was high, it

should be split.

Proposal 1.

Proposed that Imenti central to be split to:

a) Abothuguchi East Constituency- Comprised

Abothuguchi central, Abothuguchi East, Kiagu, Kiija

(to be delineated from from current Kiagu division);

b) Central Imenti constituency

Proposal 2.

a) Abothuguchi East constituency- Former

Abothuguchi East division;

b) Abothuguchi west constituency- former

Abothuguchi west division.

Proposal 3.

Imenti central to be split to:

a) Meru central west constituency and;

b) Meru central east constituency

Central Imenti Constituency

Kiagu ward, Uruku ward, Kithirune

ward, Kibaranyaki ward, Gatimbi

ward, Katheri ward, Kariene ward

and Mwangathia ward of Meru

County.

7. Proposals related to South Imenti Constituency


South Imenti Constituency

Mitunguu ward, Mikumbune ward,

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a) Nkuene Constituency ( Comprising Nkuene &

Mitunguu Divisions); and

b) South Imenti Constituency (Abogeta West,

Abogeta East, Igoji East and Igoji West.

Igoki ward, Kathera ward, Mweru

ward, Karia ward, Kanyakine ward,

Kinoro-Kianjogu ward, Abogeta

ward, Kithangari ward and Igoji

ward of Meru County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Meru County


Imenti North.

The consultation was not all inclusive. Interested parties were not consulted widely hence moving to

wards from central Imenti to the newly created Buuri Constituency. This was against the

community‘s wish. Some of the wards are not named correctly.

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4.2.14 Tharaka Nithi



1. Proposals related to Nithi Constiuency

Nithi Constituency is the largest

constituency in Eastern Province as per the

2007 registered voters with 123,972.

Proposal 1.

Split the Constituency into two as indicated

below:

1. Meru South Constituency: Comprising

of Magumoni, Chuka, Mwonge, Mariani

and Igambang‘ombe Divisions;

2. Maara Constituency: Comprising of

Mwimbi, Muthambi, Ganga, Chogoria and

Mitheru divisions

Proposal 2.

Split the Constituency into five as indicated

below:

1. Igambang’ombe constituency:

Comprising of Igambangombe Division

2. Chuka Constituency: Comprising of

Chuka and Mariani Divisions

3. Magumoni constituency: Comprising of

magumoni and Mwonge divisions

4. Muthambi Constituency: Comprising of

Muthambi and Mitheru divisions

Mwimbi Constituency: Comprising of

Mwimbi, Chogoria, Ganga Divisions.

Proposal 3.

Split the Constituency into three as indicated

below:

1. Igambangombe Constituency:

Comprising of Igambangombe

2. Chuka Constituency: comprising of

Nithi Constituency

Kiang’ondu Ward, Chuka East Ward, Muiru East

Ward, Muiru West Ward, Mugirirwa East Ward,

Mugirirwa West Ward, Mwoge Ward, Githarene Ward,

Thuita Ward, Mukuuni Ward, Kamwinbi Ward,

Kithangani-Mariani Ward and Kajuki Ward of

Tharaka–Nithi County.

Maara Constiuency

Chogoria Ward, Kiraru Ward, Maara Ward, Kiera

Ward, Ganga Ward, Murugi East Ward, Murugi West

Ward, Muthambi Ward, Gitije ward and Mitheru Ward

of Tharaka-Nithi County.

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Magumoni, chukka, Mwonge and Mariani

Divisions;

3. Maara Constituency: comprising of

Mwimbi, Muthambi, Ganga, Chogoria and

Mitheru Divisions

2. Proposals related to Tharaka

Constiuency

Proposal tp create three constituencies

because the people of tharaka are highly

marginalised and oppressed by their

neighbours.

Split Tharaka constituency to

North Tharaka constituency - Follow

North Tharaka district boundaries; and

South Tharaka constituency – Follow

south Tharaka district boundaries

Tharaka Constiuency

Thiiti Ward, Gikingo Ward, Mwanyani Ward, Nkondi

Ward, Kajoro Ward, Kathangachini Ward,

Gatwe Ward, Turima Ward, Marimannti Ward,

Gakurungu Ward,Tungi Ward, Maragwa Ward, Tuyai

Ward, Chakariga Ward and Kamaragi-Kamanyaki

Ward of Tharaka-Nithi County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Tharaka Nithi County


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4.2.15 Embu County



1. Proposals related to Manyatta Constituency

No major proposals

Manyatta Constituency

Ngandori Ward, Nginda Ward,

Ruguru Ward, Gaturi South Ward,

Kithimu Ward, Njukiri Ward, Blue

Valley Ward, Majengo Ward, Kamiu

Ward, Matakari Ward, Kangaru

Ward and Itabua Ward of Embu

County.

2. Proposals related to Runyenjes Constituency

No major proposals

Runyenjes Constituency

Nthangaiya Ward, Gaturi North

Ward, Kagaari North East Ward,

Kagaari North West Ward,

Runyenjes Central Ward, Kieni

North Ward, Kieni Urban Ward,

Karurumo-Kigumo Ward of Embu

County.

3. Proposals related to Gachoka Constituency

No major proposals

Gachoka Constituency

Kiambere Ward, Kianjiru Ward,

Mavuria Ward, Mbeti South Ward,

Karaba Ward, Riakanau Ward and

Makima Ward of Embu County.

4. Proposals related to Siakago Constituency

No major proposals

Siakago Constituency

Ishiara Ward, Kanyuambora Ward,

Kiangombe Ward, Ndurumori Ward,

Nthawa Ward, Muminji Ward and

Gituguri Ward of Embu County.

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4.2.16 Kitui County



1. Proposals related to Mwingi North Constituency

Option 1

Curve a third constituency from Mwingi South and

Mwingi North and name it Mwingi Central.

Mwingi North Constituency

Tseikuru-Musavani Ward,

Masyungwa Ward, Tharaka

Ward, Mivukoni Ward, Kanthungu

Ward, Kathe-

Mtanda-Nguuku Ward, Ngomeni

Ward, Kakuyu-

Mkonga Ward, Kimangau Ward,

Kyuso-Kamuwongo

Ward and Mitamisyi Ward of Kitui

County.

Mwingi Central Constituency

Waita-Endui Ward, Mwingi-Ithumbi

Ward, Enziu-Kivou Ward, Kanzanzu

Ward, Nguni Ward, Ukasi Ward,

Kyethani-Kyomo Ward, Kavuvwani

Ward and Mbuvu Ward of Kitui

County.

2. Proposals related to Mwingi South Constituency

Convert all the 6 districts into constituencies:- Kyuso,

Tseikuru, Mumoni, Mwingi East, Mwingi Central,

Mwigwani

Mwingi South Constituency

Wingemi Ward, Mutyangome Ward,

Mui Ward, Katalwa-Nzeluni Ward,

Nuu Ward, Kalitini Ward Kyome

Ward, Migwani Ward, Nzauni Ward,

Nguutani Ward, Thitani Ward, and

of Kitui County.

3. Proposals related to Kitui West Constituency

Spilt the constituency into two constituencies:-

Kitui North; and

Lower Yatta.

Kitui West Constituency

Kakeani-Mutonguni Ward, Katutu-

Mutunda Ward, Kivani-Kauwi Ward,

Kwa-Mutonga-Kathivo Ward,

Kalimani-Matinyani-Mutulu Ward,

Kithumula-Kauma Ward and Kwa

Vonza Ward Yatta of Kitui County.

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Kitui Rural Constituency

Itoleka-Katulani Ward, Yatta-

Ntonguni Ward, Kanyangi Ward,

Kiseuni Ward, Maliku-Itoleka Ward,

Kisasi Ward, Mbitini Ward and

Mbusiyani Ward of Kitui County

4. Proposals related to Kitui Central Constituency

Proposed to split into three:-

Kitui Central

Mulango

Kisasi

Kitui Central Constituency

Township Ward, Kyangwithya West

Ward, Mulango Ward, Musengo-

Usiani Ward, Miambani Ward,

Kaveta Ward and Kyangwithya East

Ward of Kitui County.

5. Proposals related to Mutito Constituency

Proposals presented requested for a split to form two

constituencies:-

Nzambani

Mtito

Mutito Constituency

Kyanika Ward, Thua-Nzagathi-

Ithumula Ward, Sombe Ward,

Malalani-Endau Ward, Mwitika-

Kyamatu Ward, Mutito-Kaliku Ward

and Voo Ward of Kitui County.

6. Proposals related to Kitui South Constituency

Proposed to split into two:-

Ikutha Constituency

Mutomo Constituency

Kitui South Constituency

Ikanga Ward, Mutomo-Kibwea

Ward, Mutha-Ndakani Ward,

Maluma-Kalivu Ward, Kyatune

Ward, Athi Ward, Kanziku-Simisi

Ward, Mathima Ward and Ikutha-

Kasala Ward of Kitui County.

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a) Kitui South

The area is vast and covers 12.544sq.km with a population of 166,050. The Means of

communication are poor and this is characterized by a poor road network due to historical neglect

and vastness of the area. Based on the Population Quota, the constituency should be categorized as

sparsely populated since the population density is 13 people/sq km.

b) Mwingi South

The Means of communication are poor in the constituency. Consultations with all interested parties

were not adequately done. A new constituency, Mwingi Central was created in the middle of Mwingi

South, leaving two portions of Mwingi without a means of communication from the rest. The

boundaries need to be redrawn per the residents‘ views.

4.2.17 Machakos County



1. Proposals related to Masinga Constituency

Requested a new constituency to be curved out of

Masinga to take care of Ndithini Division.

Create Masinga constituency and Ndithini

constituency

Masinga Constituency

Masinga Ward, Kivaa Ward, Kithyoko

Ward, Kangonde Ward, Ekalakala-

Ikatini Ward, Mananja Ward, Ndithini

Ward and Muthesyia Ward of

Machakos County.

2. Proposals related to Yatta Constituency

Split Yatta into two due to its expansive nature and thus

bring services closer to the people.

Form Yatta Constituency and Katangi Constituency.

Yatta Constituency

Ndalani Ward, Kinyaata Ward,

Katangi Ward, Ikombe Ward,

Mavoloni Ward,Kakuumini-Central

Ward, Katulani-Kaluluini Ward,

Kithimani Ward, Kithendu Ward,

Kyua Ward of Machakos County.

3. Proposals related to Kangundo Constituency

Split Kangundo into 2 due to high population and

expansiveness.

This should create Kangundo Constituency and

Matungulu Constituency

Kangundo Constituency

Kangundo North Ward, Kangundo

East Ward and Kangundo West Ward

of Machakos County.

Matungulu Constituency

Matungulu North Ward, Matungulu

West Ward and Matungulu East Ward

of Machakos County.

4. Proposals related to Kathiani Constituency Kathiani Constituency

Mitaboni Ward, Mathunya Ward,

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To be split into two citing high population growth and

influx of land buyers from neighbouring Nairobi. The

boundary can be the Komarocks road.

Create Kathiani and Athi River Constituency.

Kathiani Ward, Kaewa Ward,Iveti

Ward and Kaani Ward of Machakos

County.

Mavoko Constituency

Athi River North Ward, Katani Ward,

Industrial-Station Ward, Makadara

Ward, Sophia-Kenya Meat Ward,

Kinanie-Mathatani Ward and

Muthwani Ward of Machakos

County.

5. Proposals related to Machakos Town Constituency

Option 1

Split into two with the boundary being Mwania River up

to Kyanzaasu to the East and Kapiti ranch along the

railwayline to the west to form Machakos and Kalama

Constituency

Option 2

Split into two to form Machakos Town South and

Machakos Town north Constituencies.

Machakos Town Constituency

Kalama-Kiyangala Ward,Muumandu-

Kola Ward, Ngelani Ward, Kimutwa

Ward, Kiima-Kimwe Ward, Mutituni

Ward, Mua Ward, Mumbuni North

Ward,Muumbuni South Ward,

Katheka Kai Ward, Mjini Ward,

Eastleigh Ward and Muvuti Ward of

Machakos County.

6. Proposals related to Mwala Constituency

Mwala may not qualify to be split and can wait for the

next review. The residents of Mwala however stated that

they do not want any part of Mwala to be taken to any

other constituency.

Alternatively, if it split, then form Mwala Constituency

and Yathui Constituency

Mwala Constituency

Mbiuni Ward, Mwala Ward, Masii

Ward, Vyulya Ward, Muthetheni

Ward, Wamunyu Ward, Kibauni

Ward, Makutano-Mango Ward,

Kathama Ward, Miu Ward, Yathui

Ward and Ikalaasa Ward of Machakos

County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Machakos County


No major issues emerged from the IIBRC Report and recommendations.

4.2.18 Makueni County



1. Proposals related to Mbooni Constituency

Split Mbooni constituency to:

o Mbooni east- Comprise Kisau , Kalawa division and

proposed Kako location;

o Mbooni west- Mbooni and Tulimani divisions.

Mbooni Constituency

Tulimani Ward, Kyuu-Nzeveni

Ward, Kithungo-Kitundu Ward

,Kako Ward, Kiteta Ward, Waia

Ward,Mutitu-Uthiuni Ward,Kalawani

Ward of Makueni County.

2. Proposals related to Kilome Constituency

It was proposed that that it remains as it is now

Kilome Constituency

Kasikeu-Mumela Ward, Mukaa

Ward, Kalanzoni-Kiima Kiu Ward,

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Kiou Ward and Kitaingo Ward of

Makueni County.

3. Proposals related to Kaiti Constituency

That, the constituency to be split into two constituencies

namely:

Kilungu constituency to cover Kithembe, Kilungu

And Ilima divisions;

Kaiti constituency to cover Kaiti, Kee, Wote And

Mumbuni divisions

Kaiti Constituency

Kithembe Ward, Ukia-Iuani Ward,

Watema-Kee-Kivani Ward,

Kaumoni Ward, Kikoko Ward and

Kilungu-Ilima Ward of Makueni

County.

4. Proposals related to Makueni Constituency

The constituency to be split into three constituencies namely:

1. Makueni constituency will cover the lower region

comprising of kathonzweni district and wote division and

will cover the following wards wote, kikumini, muvau,

nziu and the proposed Mumbuni, mwaani, kambi mawe

wards;

2. Nzauni constituency which will cover the upper region

comprising of the current nzaui district and will cover the

following wards mbitini, mulala, kalamba, kilili, nguu and

the proposed Wolwa, kyemundu, email, nzaui, ikangavya

wards;

3. Manguu constituency which will constitute makindu

division of kibwezi constituency and nguu division of

makueni constituency and its centre will be in makindu

town.

Makueni Constituency

Mavindini Ward, Wote Ward, Muvau

Ward, Kathonzweni Ward Kikumini

Ward, Kanthuni-Kithuki Ward,

Mbuvo-Kitise Ward and Nziu Ward

of Makueni County.

5. Proposals related to Kibwezi Constituency

Option 1

The constituency to be split into two constituencies namely:

Makindu constituency will constitute makindu

district with makindu, nguumo, muuni and kavete

divisions

Kibwezi constituency will constitute kibwezi district

with kibwezi, machinery and mtito andei divisions;

Nb: the boundary should follow the current administrative

units‘ boundaries between the two districts

Option 2

The constituency to be split into three constituencies namely:

Kibwezi west constituency to cover the old

makindu, kikumbulyu, and kinyambu areas;

Kibwezi West Constituency

Twaandu-Kiboko Ward, Kithumba-

Kalamba ward, Makindu Ward,

Nguu Ward, Nguumo Ward, Mbitini

Ward, Nzaui-Kilili Ward, Mulala-

Emali Ward, and Masumba Ward of

Makueni County.

Kibwezi East Constituency

Masongaleni Ward, Mtito Andei East

Ward, Mtito Andei Ward, Kinyambu

Ward Kikumbulyu South Ward,

Kikumbulyu North Ward, Mtito

Andei West Ward, Ivingoni-

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Kibwezi east constituency to cover masongaleni,

utithi and mtito andei areas;

Manguu constituency which will constitute makindu

division of kibwezi and nguu division of makueni

Mang‟elete Ward, Kambu Ward,

Kathekani-Darajani Ward and

Kinyambu Ward of Makueni County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Makueni

County

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a) Makueni Constituency.

It emerged that Community of interest, Historical, Economical and cultural ties were not considered

in dealing with Makueni Constituency proposals. The proposed boundaries for kibwezi West

Constituency and the shifting of Nzauni District to Kibwezi Constituency were created against

community wishes and will likely cause disharmony. The National Population Quota was not as used

since Makueni with a population of 224,613 and an area of 1,571.90 sq.km, it was not split while

other areas with less people were split.

4.2.19 Nyandarua County



1. Proposals Related to Kinagop Constituency

Proposals were made was to split the constituency into

two to create:

i). South Kinangop (with 6wards)

ii). North Kinangop (with 5wards)

The boundary should be along the escarpment

Kinangop Constituency

Muraki Gathara Ward, Tulaga-Kamun

yaka Ward, Njabini Ward, Nyakio

ward, magumu Ward and Nyandarua

County.

2. Proposals Related to Kipipiri Constituency

No proposals were made.

Kipiriri Constituency

Wanjohi Ward, Kipiriri Ward,

Lereshwa Ward, Geta Ward,Malewa

Ward, Kitiri-Kinja Ward, Mikaro-

Nandarasi-Mkungi Ward and

Murungaru Ward.

3. Proposals Related to Ol Kalau Constituency

Two proposals were put forward:

i). That the three operational districts of

Nyandarua West (Chamuka), Nyandarua

Central and Milangine to be made

constituencies.

ii). To split Olkalau into two, namely

a. Ol-Kalau Constituency (Comprising

Dundori, Matindiri, Kanjuiri ridge, Munyeki,

Kiambogo and Gichugo wards); and

b. Ol-Jorok Constituency (Comprising of

Ol Kalau Constituency

Ol kalau Ward, Kaimbaga Ward,

Gichungo Ward,and ol Kalau Central

Ward.

Ol-Jorok Constituency

Kanjuiri Ridge Ward, Matindiri Ward,

Dundori Ward, Ol Jorok Ward, Weru

Ward,Gatimu Ward and Gathanji

Ward of Nyandarua County.

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Gatimu, Gathanji, Weru, Ol-Jorok, Rurii and

Central wards)

On the wards the proposal was to make all locations

wards.

4. Proposals Related to Ndaragwa Constituency

Split Ndaragwa into two as follows:

i). Shamata Constituency :comprising of Shamata,

Kanyagia Locations and iriani, Mairokuni,

Simbara, Pesi and Kihara Sub-locations); and

ii). Ndaragwa Constituency: comprising Kahutha,

Kirigo, Leshau, kiriita and Mathingira Locations.

The boundary between Kipipiri and Ndaragwa

Constituencies remain Malewa River.

On the wards, it was suggested that:

i). More wards to be created to include Karandi,

Mathingira, Kiriogo and Kanyagia ward.

Ewaso-Narok East ward be transferred to Ndaragwa

constituency.

Ndaragwa Constituency

Rurii Ward, Shamata Ward, Ndaragwa

Ward, Leshau Pondo Ward and

Kiriita Ward.

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(ii) Emerging Issues (According to the JLA Report)

a) Kinagop

Residents felt their presentations were ignored by IIBRC. Further, Historical ties were not

considered since half of the constituency was moved to Kipipiri Constituency. , Geographical

feature not put into consideration in the first review. Some areas are in Naivasha although it gets

services from Kinangop.

b) Ndaragwa

The Formula used was not proper since Ndaragwa has a similar population with other

constituencies such as Kipipiri but it was not given a constituency.

4.2.20 Nyeri County



1. Proposals Related to Nyeri Town Constituency

Three proposals were made for the delimitation of Nyeri Town

Constituency.

Proposal 1.

To split Nyeri Town Constituency into Nyeri Central

Constituency to have the following wards: Central,

Chania, Gatitu, Karia/Giachamwenge, Kamakwa, and

Mukaro wards; and

Nyeri North Constituency comprising Mathari ward,

Nyaribo ward, Kiganjo, Kirichu, Muruguru wards.

Proposal 2.

Split Nyeri Town Constituency into:

(i) Lower Nyeri Municipality; and

(ii) Upper Nyeri Municipality

Proposal 3.

Split Nyeri Town Constituency into:

(i) Nyeri East Constituency,

(ii) Nyeri West Constituency; and

(iii) Nyeri Central Constituency.

Nyeri Town Constituency

Chania Ward, Gatito Ward, Karia

Ward, Kamakwa Ward, Muruguru

Ward, Nyaribo Ward, Kiganjo

Ward, Kirichu Ward, Mukaro Ward,

Mathari-Kihuyo Ward and Nyeri

Central Ward.

2. Proposals Related to Othaya Constituency Othaya Constituency

Nyamari Ward, Kanyange Ward,

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Split the constituency into two as follows:

i). Othaya North :comprising Iria-ini, Mumwe and

mahiga Locations; and

ii). Othaya South : comprising Karima, Chinga North

and Chinga South locations.

On the wards, the following suggestion were

forwarded: subdivide the County Council wards into

two each as follows:Mahiga (Mahiga East &West),

Mumwe (Mumwe East &West), Karima (Karima South

& North), Iria-ini (Iria-ini North & South) Chinga

(Chinga North &South)

Kianganda Ward, Karima

Ward,Chinga Ward, Mahiga Ward,

Nduie River Ward,Thuti Ward,

Mumwe Ward, Rutune ward, karima

Ward and Irainin(Part) Ward.

3. Proposals Related to Mukurweini Constituency

No proposals were made.

Mukurweini Constituency

Gakindu Ward, Muhito Ward, Githi

Ward, Gikondi Ward, Giathugu

Ward, Rutune Ward and Thanu

Ward.

4. Proposals Related to Mathira Constituency

The Constituency to be split into two;

i. Mathira East Constituency comprising of Gatei,

Gitunduti, Gikumo, Gathehu/Ragati

Kaguyu/Thegenge/Kiaguthu/Gatundu,

Kiamwangi/Chehe/Kairia/Baricho/Mukore/Gachuku,

Karindundu/Gakuyu, Karatina;

ii. Mathira West Constituency comprising of the

following wards: Ngorano, Iruri/Sagana,

Kiamwangi/Ruturu, Ichuga/Itiati,Thaithi, Ngaini,

Mutathiini, Kiria, Mbogoini/Thiu, Ngandu/Gachuiro

Mathira Constituency

Residential Ward, Commercial

Ward, Market Ward, Stadium Ward,

Railway Ward, Hospital ward,

Konyu Ward, Iria-ini West( Mathira)

ward, Ngorano Ward, Kirimukuyu

Ward, Ruguru Ward, Ngandu Ward,

Ichuga Ward, Magutu Ward, and

Iria-ini East (Mathira ).

5. Proposals Related to Tetu Constituency

To split into 3 as follows: Tetu East Constituency, Tetu

West Constituency and Tetu Central Constituency.

Tetu Constituency

Aguthi Ward, Tetu Ward, Muhoya

Ward, Gaaki Ward, Karundu ward

and Thigingi Ward.

6. Proposals Related to Kieni Constituency

The proposal put forward for Kieni East is to split it into

two constituencies. Kieni East Constituency and Kieni

West following the district boundaries.

Kieni Constituency

Gakwa Ward, Naromoru Ward,

Kiamathaga Ward, Kabaru Ward,

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a) Kieni

The Geographical features were not considered in the first review by IIBRC.

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4.2.21 Kirinyaga County



1. Proposals Related to Gatanga Constituency

Two proposals were made pertaining to Mwea.

i). Mwea constituency to be split into two constituencies

namely Mwea East Constituency and Mwea West

constituency

ii). Mwea constituency to be split into three

constituencies.

i. Constituency 1: comprising of Mutithi

Kangai and Thiba locations;

ii. Constituency 2: comprising of Tebete

location;

iii. Constituency 3: comprising of Murinduko

location

Mwea Constituency

Kutus South Ward, Thiba Ward,

Tebere Ward, Nyangati Ward,

Murinduko Ward, Nguka Ward,

Gathigiriri Ward and Kangai Ward.

2. Proposals Related to Gichugu Constituency

Two proposals were made:

Proposal 1.

a) Gichugu Constituency to be split into two. Gichugu

West Constituency- Comprising of the whole of

Kabare plus Kiaruri, Guama, Thimu and Gatu

Location; and

b) Gichugu East Constituency - Comprising of the

wholeof the old Ngariama plus Thumita, Kariru,

Raimu and Rwambiti locations.

Proposal 2.

Split and create the following:-

o Kirinyaga East Upper Constituency-

Comprising of Kirima, Karumandi and Ngariama;

and

Gichugu Constituency

Ngariama Ward, Kirima Ward,

Kabere Ward, Baragwi Ward,

Karumandi Ward, Njuki-ini Ward and

Kutus Central.

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o Kirinyaga East Lower Constituency-

comprising of Kabare, Baragwi and Njuki-ini

locations

3. Proposals Related to Ndia Constituency

It was proposed that the constituency be split into two


i). Ndia East Constituency to constitute Mwerua,

Kagio, Mukure and Giaconge locations; and

ii). Ndia West Constituency to constitute Kariti,

Kiangai, Kiini, Sagana, and Thigirichi locations.

It was also proposed that all operational locations to be

converted into electoral wards

Ndia Constituency

Mutithi Ward, Gacharu Ward,Karima

Ward, Kathaka Ward, Kariti Ward,

Mukure Ward, Kinyaga Ward,

Mwerua Ward and Kiine Ward.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Krirnyaga County


No major emerging issue.

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It is proposed that the recommendations of IIBRC Report be upheld.

4.2.22 Murang’a County



1. Proposals related to Kangema Constituency

No proposals were submitted.

Kangema Constituency

Kanyenyaini Ward, Iyego Ward,

Gakira Ward, Watuha Ward,

Gacharaigu Ward, Muringaini Ward,

Kiairathe Ward, Rwathia Ward,

Kihoyia Ward, Kiruri Ward,

Ngathaithi Ward and Murarandia

Ward.

2. Proposals related to Mathioya Constituency

No proposals were submitted concerning constituencies.

It was however proposed that Karunge ward In Karunge

location and split Njumbi Ward into -Njumbi and

Nyuro Wards

Mathioya Constituency

Njumbi Ward, Kiria-ini Ward, Kiru

Ward, Karung‘e Ward, Gitugi Ward,

Gaturi Ward, Kamacharia Ward and

Locations of Muranga County.

3. Proposals related to Kiharu Constituency

a) Four proposals were submitted;

i). It was propsed that Kiharu Constituency be split into

three constituencies namely:

a. Kahuro Constituency to comprise of

Muranda Division; Githamba, Theri,

Gathaithi, Kaganda, Gatuya Locations;

Mugoiri Division; Mirichu, Kiria, Gatundu,

Kahuro locations.

b. Kiharu Constituency to comprise of

Weithaga Division; Kahuti, Wanjengi, Gatheru,

Kahuhia; Kiharu Division: Township,

Njoguini, Mbiri Locations.

c. Gaturi Constituency to comprise of Gaturi

Kiharu Constituency

Kimathi Ward, Gikindu Ward,

Hospital Ward, Mumbi Ward,

Central Ward, Mukuyu Ward,

Njouini Ward, Maragi Ward, Mbiri

Rural Ward, Mirichu Ward,

Gatundu Ward, Kahuhia Ward and

Weithaga Ward.

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division which comprises of Nyakihai,

Gathukeini, and Mugeka Locations; Kimathi

division covering Gikindu, Kigetuini and

Kimathi locations.

ii). The Constituency to be split into four constituencies

namely Kahuro, Wangu, Gaturi, Kiharu. Boundaries

were not proposed.

iii). To split the Kiharu constituency into Kahuro

Constituency to follow the current Kahuro

Divisional boundary and Kiharu Constituency to

follow the present Kiharu Divisional Boundary.

4. To create two constituencies (Kahuro Constituency -

covering Gathaithi, Gatundu, Mirichu and Gatuya

Locations- and Wangu Constituency covering Weithaga,

Kahuhia, Upper Murarandia Locations) from Kahuro

division and a further, 2 constituencies (Gaturi

constituency comprising of Gaturi, Kimathi, Gikindu

Locations and Kiharu constituency to cover Murang‘a

municipality and Mbiri Location.) from Kiharu division.

5. Proposals related to Kigumo Constituency

b) Kigumo constituency was proposed to be split into two

constituencies.

i). Kigumo Constituency to comprise of Kangari,

Kinyona, Kigumo, Makuyu location ;and

ii). Makuyu Constituency to comprise of Maragua

Ridge Location, Kambiti Location, Makuyu

Location, Kagunduini Location, Gaichanjiru

Location

Kigumo Constituency

Kinyona Ward, Kibage Ward,

Muthiti Ward, Kigumo East Ward,

Kangare Ward, Kahumbu Ward and

Kigumo West.

6. Proposals related to Maragwa Constituency

c) A proposal was made to split Maragwa into two

constituencies;

i). Makuyu Constituency to consist of Kambiti,

Kirimiri, Wempa, Karimawaro, Kagunduini,

Mwuka, East and Makuyu, and Gaichanjiru wards

ii). Murang’a South Constituency to consist of

Kamahuha, Maragwa, Ridge Mbugwa, Samar

Maragwa Constituency

Mbugua Ward, Makuyu Ward,

Ichagaki Ward, Kirimiri Ward,

Samar Ward, Kabiti Ward, Maragwa

Ridge Ward, Nginda Ward,

Kamahuha-Maranjau Ward and

Wempa Ward.

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Gakoigo, Icagak and Nginda wards.

d) The other proposal with regard to existing wards was to

have Nginda, Makuyu, Kamahuha, and Murang‘a town

split into two more wards and Kamahuha/Maranjau ward

split into Sabasaba and Kamahuha Wards

7. Proposals related to Kandara Constituency

Two proposals were forwarded:-

Proposal 1.

i). To split Kandara constituency into two constituencies

that is Kandara South Constituency (Covering

ithiru East, Ithiru west, Ithiru South, Gacharage,

Ngararia, Naroo, Kiraga & Githumu) and Kandara

North Constituency (Covering kagungu-ini East,

Kagunduini West, Gaichanjiru, Nguruwe-ini, Muruka,

Kibaage, Kariua, Gichagi-ini & Gituru)

ii). To make all the current divisions of Gaichanjiru, Ithiru

and Ruchu Constituencies.

Kandara Constituency

Kaguthi-Githuia Ward, gatundu-

Kiiri-Kandara Ward, Kagunduini

West Ward, Kagunduini East Ward,

Gaichanjiru Ward, Githumo Ward,

Ngararia Ward, Muruka Ward,

Gakui-Karimamwaro Ward and

Gathugu-Ruchu-Gakarara Ward.

8. Proposals Related to Gatanga Constituency

e) There were no proposals submitted for Gatanga

Constituency.

Gatanga Constituency

Kariara Ward, Kihumbuini

Ward,Gatanga Ward, Kigoro Ward,

Samuru Ward, Mitubiri Ward,

Kakuzi Ward, Kiriaini Ward,

Mukarara ward and Mugomuini

Ward.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Murang’a County

(iii) Emerging Issues

a) Kiharu

It was alleged that the IBBRC failed to take account of the population, communication and

geographical features. Secondly, two wards were transferred to Kagema, which is a protected

constituency. The division of the wards weakened Kiharu‘s economic stability and broke cultural

ties. A tea factory has been moved to another constituency. The Population quota used for rural

areas was not suitable and should have been used for urban areas only. The community was not

consulted in moving Muraranda and Gaturi to Mathioya Constituency.

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4.2.23 Kiambu County



1. Proposals related to Gatundu South

It was proposed that Gatundu south be split into two

constituencies:-

i). Gatundu South Constituency that will comprise of

Kiamwangi, Ngenda, Kiganjo division and parts of

Ruiru Division

ii). Gatundu Central Constituency to comprise of

Kiganjo, Ndarugu, Ngenda Divisions and parts of Juja

division

It was also proposed that the following Wards be created:

Rwabura and Munyuini from Ndarugo; Kimunyu from

Ng‘enda South Mutati; Gathage from Kiamwangi;

Kiamworia and Gatitu from Mundoro and Kiganjo ward

Gatundu South Constituency

Mundoro Ward, Ngenda South

Ward, Ngenda North Ward,

Kiganjo ward, Kiamwangi ward and

Ndarugu Ward .

2. Proposals related to Gatundu North

There were two proposals relating to Gatundu North.

Proposal 1.

Split Gatundu North Constituency into:

i. Chania Constituency,

ii. Mang‘u Constituency,

iii. Githobokoni Constituency and

Creation of: Gikoe ward and Githobokoni ward.

Proposal 2.

Split Gatundu North Constituency into:-

Gatundu West Constituency to cover the Tea Zones;

and

Gatundu East Constituency to cover the Coffee zones.

Gatundu North Constituency

Mangu Ward, Karuri Ward, Makwa

Ward, Gathaite Ward, kamwangi

ward, Gituamba ward and

Githobokoni Ward.

3. Proposals related to Juja Constituency

There was a proposal to split Juja into:

i). Githurai Constituency: covering Kahawa Sukari and

Githurai Wards.

ii). Ruiru Constituency: covering Gitothua, Commercial

Juja Constituency

Murera Ward, Gitothua Ward,

Kalimoni Ward and Juja Ward.

Thika Town Constituency

Gatuanyaga Ward, Kiganda Ward,

Makongeni Ward, Kamenu Ward,

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and Murera wards and proposed Gikumari Division.

Ndururumo Ward, Mugumoini

Ward, Majengo Ward, Market

Ward, Hospital Ward and Biashara

Ward of Kiambu County.

Ruiru Constituency

Kahawa Sukari Ward, Githurai

Kimbo Ward and Gatongora Ward

of Kiambu County.

4. Proposals related to Githunguri Constituency

It was proposed that Githunguri constituency be split

into two Constituencies:

i). Githunguri West Constituency and

ii). Githunguri East Constituency comprising of

Lower Lari, Karatina and Kamotoi Division.

It was also proposed that the following be split:

i). Githiga ward into Gathangari and Githiga

wards;

ii). Ikinu ward into Ikinu and Riuki wards;

iii). Kiratina ward into Kiratina, Gathagu and

Kibichai Wards;

iv). Ngewa ward into Nyaga and Kiri wards.

Githunguri Constituency

Githunguri Ward, Ikinu Ward,

Komathai Ward, Githiga Ward,

Ngewa ward, Kiratina Ward,and

Kanjai-Kiairia Ward.

5. Proposals related to Kiambaa Constituency

It was proposed that Kiambaa Constituencies be split

into three constituencies as namely Kiambu

Constituency, Kihara Constituency and Kiambaa

Constituency and that the boundaries of the above

should follow the current divisional Boundaries;

It was also proposed to merge Kiambu Municipal

council, Karurri Town Council, and Ting‘ang‘a &

Cianda Wards to form Kiambu Municipality

Kiambaa Constituency

Cianda Ward, Kanunga Ward,

Muchata Ward, Ndenderu Ward,

Kihara Ward and Kiambaa Ward.

Kaimbu Constituency

Riabai Ward, Township Ward,

Ting,ang,a Ward, Technology Ward,

Ndumberi Ward, Kihongo Ward

and Kanunga Ward of Kiambu

County.

6. Proposals related to Kikuyu Constituency

It was proposed that Kikuyu Constituency be split into two to

be referred to as:

i). Kabete Constituency :Covering Muguga, Kabete,

Kabete Constituency

Kabete Ward, Muguga Ward and

Nyathuna Ward of Kiambu County.

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Nyathuna and parts of Kinoo Divisions [Kinoo &Uthiru])

;and

ii). Kikuyu Constituency: Covering parts of Kinoo,

Kikuyu and Karai division. The boundary between the two

constituencies to be the great North road.

Kikuyu Constituency

Kinoo Ward, Karai Ward, Nachu

Ward and Kikuyu Ward of Kiambu

County.

7. Proposals related to Limuru Constituency

It was proposed that Limuru Constituency be

split into two namely Limuru Ndeiya

Constituency and Limuru Constituency.

Retention of the existing wards were proposed,

Thigio, Ndeiya, and

Kiriri Wards.

Split Limuru into, Gecha, Limuru and Ndeiya wards.

Limuru Constituency

Bibirioni Ward, Kamirithu Ward,

Limuru Central Ward, Limuru East

Ward, Ngecha Ward, Ndeiya Ward,

Thigino Ward and Tigoni Ward.

8. Proposals related to Lari Constituency

There were two proposals.

i). Lari constituency to be split into Lari Upper

Consituency and Lari Lower. The boundary to be along

Komothai River to the East of Gatamayu division, Ruiru

River to the West, Kiambururu to the south and Gekohi

in Kerita division.

ii). To curve Gatamaiyu constituency from existing

Githunguri Constituency and Lari Constituencies to

consist of:

From Lari Constituency; Nyanduma location,

Gatamaiyu location, Kamburu location

From Githunguri Constituency; Komothai location

and Kirathina location

Lari Constituency

Lari Ward, Kijabe Ward, Kirenga

Ward, Gatamayu Ward, Namayu

Ward and Kinale Ward.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Kiambu County


No major issues raised as concerns the recommendations in the IIBRC Report.

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4.2.24 Turkana County



1. Proposals related to Turkana North Constituency

Several Proposals were given:-

Proposal 1:

1. The constituency be divided into four parts:- Karach

Constituency – that will comprise Polopoi Division

and Kakuma Divisions;

2. Lokichoggio Constituency – that will comprise of

Lokichoggio and Nanam divisions

Proposal 2:

The Divisions to be merged to make five constituencies:-

1. Lokichogio Constituency: - Lokichoggio/Nanan

divisions;

2. Kakuma Constituency: - Orupoi/Kakuma divisions.

3. Lokitaung’ Constituency:- Kataboi/Lokitaung

divisions;

4. Kaler Constituency: Kaleng/Lapur divisions; and

5. Kibich Constituency: Kibish/Kaikor divisions.

Proposal 3:

The People with disability proposed:-

1. Kakuma Oropoi Constituency;

2. Lokichoggio/Ng’ang Constituency stretching from

Lokichoggio up to a place called Kaleng; and

3. Constituency stretching from Kataboi up to Kibish

Turkana North Constituency

Lokitang Ward, Karebur

Ward,Ngissiger Ward, Riakomor

Ward, Kaeris Ward, Kataboi Ward,

Kibish Ward, Naita Ward, Meyan

Ward,Kaikor Ward, Kokuro Ward,

Loruth Esokon Ward, Yapakuno

Ward and Pelekech /Nakalate

Ward (Part) of Turkana County.

Turkana West Constituency

Nakalale-Pelekech (Part) Ward,

Kakuma Ward, Loreng Ward,

Oroboi Ward, Kalobeyei Ward,

Songot Ward, Lokichoggio Ward,

Loteteleit Ward, Nanaam-Mogila

Ward and Lorau Ward of Turkana

County.

2. Proposals related to Turkana Central Constituency

The public proposed five constituencies namely Kalakol,

Lodwar Town, Turkwell, Loima and Ekerio constituencies;

Proposed formartion of the following wards:- Kangirise;

Nakoret; Kerio; Nakurio; Langatosa; Lomapus; Namukse;

Kalokol; Kapua; Nakwele; Ekurot; Lomeyian; Napeling;

Kapus; Nadapal; and Napeikar; Turkwel; Lorugum;

Kotaruk; Lokitotota; Rangany; Kalemunyang; Lobei;

Turkana Central Constituency

Kang'irisae Ward, Kerio Ward,

Nakwanga Ward, Napetet Ward,

Napuu Ward, Kenyatta Ward,

Kanamkemer Ward, Kang‟atotha

Ward, Kalokol Ward, Kapua-

Namadak Ward, Kawalathe Ward

and of Turkana County.

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Loyima; Push; Lokiriama; Urum; Loruinkipi; and

Kahemanik.

Loima Constituency

Lomeyan Ward, Loima Ward,

Nadapal Ward, Turkwel Ward,

Lokiriama Ward, Lobei Ward,

Lorengippi Ward and Kotaruk

Ward of Turkana County.

3. Proposals related with Turkana South Constituency

Proposed that Turkana south be divided into 3

constituencies based on the existing divisions;

1) Turkana South Constituency should have the

following divisions:-

i) Lokichar Division which has two locations and four

sub-locations and also Kapese Location;

ii) Proposed Kalapata Division which will have three

locations namely Kalapata, Akipur and Nakale

locations;

iii) Proposing Locha to be a division with Locha, Aspurur

and Lochariamois locations.

2) Turkana East Constituency will have:

i) Lochagulo Division with Acheder and Lothii locations

with eight sub-locations, two for each;

ii) Lokor Division should have Lokor, Lotuba and Gangtit

locations. There are six sub-locations;

iii) In Kapila Division, to have Kapila, Aparkat and Loriu

locations. Each will have two sub-locations;

iv) Lonelo Division with Lonelo, Apar and Domelo

locations with six sub-locations. Each location will

have two sub-locations; and

v) Nataiton Division is the last one with Nataiton,

Kamuge, Nyuluka locations, each with two sub-

locations.

Turkana East Constituency should have 15 civic wards.

Out of this, five Wards already exist and ten additional

wards proposed.

It should also have five divisions out of which two exist. It

should have 15 locations, out of which nine exist. It should

also have 31 sub-locations, out of which 21 exist.

(3) Turkwel Constituency to have three divisions. That is

i) Katilu Division with Katilu, Almung‘oroko,

Turkana South Constituency

Lokichar Ward, Kalapata Ward,

Katilu Ward, Kaputir Ward and

Lobokat Ward of Turkana County.

Turkana East Constituency

Katilia Ward, Kochodin Ward,

Lokori Ward, Napeitom Ward and

Kapedo Ward of Turkana County.

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Nakabasang and Lokafai locations. Each of them

should have two sublocations;

ii) Kainuk Division which should have Kainuk and

Lorokor and Kakong Location. All those three

locations will have two sub-locations each;

iii) Nakwamoru Division: Nakwamoru, Kalamweya and

Kaptir locations. Each of this will have two sub-

locations

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Turkana County

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a) Turukana Central

The Population Quota used was not proper. Based on the population in the area and the entire

Turkana County, Turkana Central deserved 5 additional constituencies to ensure adequate

representation.

5.3.25 West Pokot County



1. Proposals related to Kapenguria Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split it to create Kapenguria and Pokot South

constituencies

Proposal 2.

Split to create Kapenguria and LeLan constituencies

Proposal 3

Split it to create Kapenguria and Sengwer

constituencies

Kapenguria Constituency

Endugh Ward, Ptoyo Ward, Nakwijit Ward,

Miskwony Ward, Tamugh Ward, Sook

Ward, Chekomos Ward, Chepkopegh Ward,

Riwo Ward, Kanyarkwat Ward, Senetwo

Ward, Kapenguria Ward, Kapenguria North

Ward, Keringet-Psigirio Ward, Talau Ward,

Keringet Ward, Chemwochoi Ward,

Kisiaunet Ward and,Kaibos Ward of West

Pokot County.

Pokot South Constituency

Lelan Ward, Tapach Ward, Kaptabuk Ward,

Ywalateke Ward, Siyoi Ward, Parua Ward,

Kapyogen Ward, Kopro ward, Sodany ward,

Kapchemongen Ward and Chepareria-

Kosulol Ward of West Pokot County.

2. Proposals related to Sigor Constituency

Proposed Pokot South Constituency to be crated.

Sigor Constituency

Porkoyu Ward, Masol Ward, Sekerr Ward,

Wei-wei Ward, Lomut Ward, Sekerot Ward,

Batei Ward, Cheptulel Ward, Mwino Ward

and of West Pokot County.

3. Proposals related to Kacheliba Constituency

Proposed to spilt it and create Pokot North

Constituency

Kacheliba Constituency

Akoret Ward, Chemorongit Ward,

Lokitanyala Ward, Kalapata Ward, Kases

Ward, Kiwawa Ward, Kasei Ward, Lopet

Ward, Kapchok Ward, Kodich Ward and

Suam Ward of West Pokot County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for West Pokot County


a) Sigor

The issue of Community of interest was not observed.

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b) Kapeguria

Two wards, Kanyarkwat and Chemochoi, were wrongly taken to the new Pokot South

constituency.

5.3.26 Samburu County



1. Proposals related to Samburu West Constituency

c) Proposal create one more constituency to be named

Samburu North

Samburu West Constituency

El-Barta Ward, Nyiro East Ward, Nyiro

West Ward, Nyiro South Ward, Baragoi

Ward, Nachola Ward and Ndoto Ward

of Samburu County.

Samburu North Constituency

Amaiya Ward, Baawa Ward, Ng’ari

Ward, Lkorroto Ward, Milimani Ward,

Biashara Ward, Shabaa Ward, Suguta

Marmar Ward, Lpartuk Ward, Marti

Ward, Kawap Ward, Arsim Ward,

Lodokojek Ward, Latakweny Ward, Poro

Ward, Loosuk Ward, Opiroi Ward,

Angata Nanyokie Ward, Barsaloi Ward

and Kisima Ward of Samburu County.

2. Proposals related to Samburu East Constituency

d) No proposal was presented.

Samburu East Constituency

Ngilai West Ward, Ngare Narok Ward,

Wamba Ward, Ngaroni Ward,

Lodungokwe Ward, Nairimirimo Ward,

Waso West Ward, Waso East Ward and

Sere-Olipi Ward of Samburu County.

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5.3.27 Trans Nzoia County



1. Proposals related to Saboti Constituency

Two constituencies proposed to be created:

1. Kitale Central Constitueny which is to comprise

Central Division and Waitaluk division with a

population of 201,322;

2. Kitale West Constituency to comprise Saboti,

Kiminini/Kinyoro and Central Divisions with 183, 000

people.

Another proposal was to divide the constituency into 3

constituencies:-

1. Kitale Town Constituency (the old central division);

2. Kitale Central Constituency (Kiminini Division and

the newly established Kinyoro which includes Kisawai);

3. Kitale West Constituency to include Sikhendu,

Machewa, Saboti na Timboroa divisions.

Proposal 3: the constituency to be divided into:

1. Kimini Constituency – To comprise Kiminini

Division, Waitaluk Division and part of the Central

Division which is Kibomet Location (With an area of

391.3 sq km)

2. Saboti Constituency - Saboti Division, Kinyoro

Division and part of Central Division which is the

Municipality Location. (With an area of 350.2 sq);

Saboti Constituency

Kisawai Ward, Kinyoro Ward,

Matisi Ward, Kipsongo

Ward,Saboti Ward, Machewa

Ward, Nabiswa Ward, Sikhendu

Ward, Mumia Ward and Tuwani

Ward and Sokoni Ward of Trans-

Nzoia County.

Kiminini Constituency

Kimini Ward, Sirende Ward,

Waitaluk Ward, Milimani Ward,

Kibomet Ward, Lessos Ward,

Webuye Ward, Hospital Ward,

Sokoni Ward and Masaba Ward of

Trans-Nzoia County.

Endebese Constituency

Endebess Ward, Matumbei Ward,

Chepchoina Ward, Kaptega Ward

and Mumberes Ward of Trans-

Nzoia County.

2. Proposals related to Cherangany Constituency

It was proposed that the Constituency remains as it is;

Following wards were proposed:- Cherangany Ward;

Suwerwa Ward; Geta Ward; Milimani Ward; Chepsiro

Ward; Motosit Ward; Kaplamai Ward; Konyek Ward;

Mukuyu Ward; Sitatunga Ward; Sinyereri Ward; Michai

Ward and Makutano

Cherangany Constituency

Makutano Ward, Sitatunga Ward,

Kaplamai Ward, Motosiet Ward,

Cherangani-Suwerwa Ward,

Kiptoror Ward and Chepsiro Ward

of Trans-Nzoia County.

3. Proposals related to Kwanza Constituency Kwanza Constituency

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Proposal 1:

Kwanza Constituency should remain as it is;

Proposal 2:

The constituency to be divided into two:

1. Entebess Constituency

2. Kwanza Constituency

Kapkoi Ward, Keiyo Ward,

Kapomboi Ward, Kwanza Ward,

Kaisagat Ward, Kapsitwet Ward

and Sinyerere Ward of Trans-

Nzoia County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Trans Nzoia County


No major emerging issues in Trans Nzoia County.

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5.3.28 Uasin Gishu County



1. Proposals related to Eldoret North Constituency

It was proposed that the following constituencies be

created out of the current Eldoret North:

1. Soy/Moi‘s bridge

2. Turbo/sosiani

3. Sirikwa

Soy Constituency

Soy Ward, Kipsomba Ward, Koisagat

Ward, Ziwa Ward, Moi’s Bridge North

Ward , Moi’s Bridge South Ward,

Stadium-Industrial Ward, Kidiwa-

Kipsuswa Ward, Kiplombe (Kuinet

Sublocations) Ward (Part) and Eldoret

North Ward of Uasin Gishu County.

Turbo Constituency

Ngenyilel Ward, Tapsagoi Ward, Sugoi

Ward,Kamagut Ward, Kamukunji Ward,

Kapyemit Ward, Shauri Yako Ward and

Kiplombe (Kiplombe and Kilimani

sublocations) Ward (Part) of Uasin Gishu

County.

2. Proposals related to Eldoret East Constituency

Split the constituency into two and rename them as

indicated below:

(i) Moiben Constituency; and

(ii) Ainabokoi Constituency.

Moiben Constituency

Moibeki Ward, Moiben Ward, Karuna

Ward, Sergoit Ward, Tembelio Ward,

Kimumu-Sergoit Ward,

Hospital (Sigot Sublocation) Ward (Part),

Market Ward and Kapyeimet Ward (Part)

of Uasin Gishu County.

Ainabkoi Constituency

Chemng‟oror Ward, Kipkabus Ward,

Kaptagat Ward, Kapsoya Ward, Olare

Ward and Ainabkoi Ward of Uasin Gishu

County.

3. Proposals related to Eldoret South Constituency

Proposed for the creation of Eldoret South and

Wareng.

Kapseret Constituency

Kipkenyo Ward, Langas Ward, Ngeria

Ward, Race Course Ward, Simat-Kapsaret

Ward, Kipchamo Ward, and Megun-

Kesses Ward of Uasin Gishu County.

Tarakwa Constituency

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Simotwa Ward, Tarakwa Ward, Cheptiret

Ward, Oleinguse Ward, Pioneer-Elgon

View Ward, Timboroa

Ward, Kipchamo Ward, Race Course

(Langas Sublocation) Ward (Part) and

Tulwet-Chuiyat Ward of Uasin Gishu

County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Uasin GishuCounty


a) Eldoret South

It emerged that some wards were swapped and one ward had name changed incorrectly.

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5.3.29 Elgeyo Marakwet County



1. Proposals related to Keiyo North Constituency

2. Proposed a creation of two constituencies:- Keiyo

North and Keiyo East;

3. The boundary of the two constituencies should run

along Keiyo escarpment;

4. Eastern boundary should be Kerio River and the

current Keyio East Division to be elevated to a district

and made a Constituency;

Keiyo North Constituency

Kapchemutwa Ward, Kokwao Ward,

Irong Ward, Kapkonga Ward, Kamogich

Ward, Kessup Ward, Central Ward,

Sergoit Ward, Kiptuilong Ward, Kapterik

Ward, Mutei Ward, Keu Ward, of Elgeyo

2. Proposals related to Keiyo South Constituency

No issues presented.

Keiyo South Constituency

Kaptarakwa Ward, Mosop Ward, Metkei

Ward, Kapkwony Ward, Marichor West

Ward, TumeiwoWard, Marichor East

Ward, Maoi Ward, Kocholwo Ward,

Nyaru Ward, Kamwosor Ward, Soy

Ward, Kibargoi Ward, Chemoibon Ward,

Chepsigot Ward, Kitany Ward and

Kabiemit Ward of Elgeyo-Marakwet

County.

3. Proposals related to Marakwet West Constituency

Divide into two constituencies: Marakwet West

Constituency and Marakwet Central Constituency;

Marakwet West should comprise of Chebororwo

Division which has the following locations:- Konda

bilet; Yamurgoi; Tamarur; and Kiabai;

Kapcherop Division has Kapterit; Kamoi; Sengwer;

and Kipteber; and

Another proposed name for the constituency is

Kapcherop Constituency

Marakwet Central to be hived from the existing

Marakwet West Constituency. It should comprise of

Kapsowar Division, Chebiemit and Tunyo divisions.

Every existing location should be made a ward;

Marakwet East Constituency

Chebororwa Ward, Cherangany Ward,

Lelan Ward, Kamoi Ward, Sengwer Ward,

Kuserwo Ward, Moiben Ward, Kapsowar

Ward, Chesuman Ward, Kipsaiya Ward,

Arror Ward and Koibarak Ward of

Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

4. Proposals related to Marakwet East Constituency

a) The constituency should remain as it is currently

constituted;

Marakwet East Constituency

Endo Ward, Koibirir Ward, Embobut

Ward, Embolot Ward, Murkutwo Ward,

Mokoro Ward, Kipkaner Ward, Sambirir

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Ward, Mon Ward, Kaptich Ward and

Kapyego Ward of Elgeyo-Marakwet

County.

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a) Keiyo North

It emerged that the Community of interest, Historical, Economical and cultural ties were not

considered. The community also requested a review of the boundary between two neighboring

constituencies in different counties.

The Means of communication for resident of a location& sub-location in Eldoret East would like to

be moved to Keiyo North as they‘re too far away from the service in their constituency

headquarters; and that the residents would like the issue of county boundaries looked at in future

boundaries review.

5.3.30 Nandi County



1. Proposals related to Tinderet Constituency

(iii) Proposal to split Tinderet and create Kapng‘etuny or

Nandi Hills constituency

Tinderet Constituency

O’llessos Ward, Sochoi Ward,

Kapchorwa Ward, Siret Ward, Mogobich

Ward, Kapkoros Ward, Kapng‟etuny

Ward, Miteitei Ward, Tindiret Ward and

Kosoiywo Ward of Nandi County.

Nandi Hills Constituency

Chemase Ward, Chemilil Ward, Soba

Ward, Kapsimotwo Ward, Chebarus

Ward and Songhor Ward of Nandi

County.

2. Proposals related to Aldai Constituency

(iv) No proposed constituency

Aldai Constituency

Terik Ward, Maraba Ward, Kibwareng-

Chebilat Ward, Kabwareng Ward,

Kapkemich Ward, Koyo Ward, Ndurio

Ward, Kaptumo Ward, Kemeloi Ward

and Kaboi Ward of Nandi County.

3. Proposals related to Emgwen Constituency

Proposal to split Emgwen constituency into two;

(v) Emgwen North and

Emgwen North Constituency

Kosirai Ward, Chepterit Ward,

Chemundu-Kaptildil Ward, Kapsabet

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(vi) Emgwen South

Ward, Mutwot-Ngechek Ward, Kaptel

Ward, Sangalo Ward, Kiptuiya Ward,

Itigo Ward, Lelmokwa (Bibiriet

Location) Ward (Part), Songalo

(Kipsomoite Sublocation) Ward (Part),

Ward (Part) Kapsisiywa Ward and

Kamoiywo Ward of Nandi County.

Emgwen South Constituency

Kapkangani Ward, Chepkumia Ward,

Kiminda Ward, Kamobo Ward,

Kilibwoni North Ward, Kipture-Irimis

Kimaam Ward, Kipsigak-Kipsotoi Ward,

Kabirirsang Ward, and Arwos Ward of

Nandi County.

4. Proposals related to Mosop Constituency

A proposal presented Split Mosop into three;

(a) Mosop Central Constituency

(b) Mosop West Constituency; and

(c) Mosop East Constituency

Mosop Constituency

Chepterwai Ward, Surungai Ward,

Kurgung Ward, Kabisaga Ward,

Kipkaren Ward, Lelmokwo (Sigot,

bibiriet and lelmokwo locations) Ward

(Part), Kebulonik Ward, Kabiyet Ward,

and Ndalat Ward of Nandi County.

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a) Mosop &Emgwen

The Means of communication and consultation with all interested parties was not done. As aresult

some wards were omitted while others appeared in both constituencies .this needs to be corrected.

b) Tinderet

Not all interested parties were consulted. There was a mix up of wards and sub- locations, with

some going to Tinderet instead of new Nandi Hills Constituency.

5.3.31 Baringo County



1. Proposal related to Baringo East Constituency

Proposal to split the constituency into two and rename as

indicated below:-

(a) Tiatiy West ( Tiatiy) Constituency,

(b) Tiatiy East Korosi Constituency

If not possible to split into two, then it should be renamed

to Tiatiy Constituency

Baringo East Constituency

Akoret Ward, Churo Ward,

Tangulubei Ward, Korossi Ward,

Kolowa Ward, Ribkwo-Kositei

Ward, Loiyamorok Ward, Silale

Ward and Tirioko Ward of Baringo

County.

2. Proposal related to Baringo North Constituency

The Commission to consider splitting the constituency

into two but no proposal was given to this effect.

Baringo North Constituency

Ngo’rora-Kinyach Ward, Kabutiei

Ward, Kaptebererwo Ward, Sibilo

Ward, Kaboskei–Kerio Ward,

Kaboskei-Kipkata Ward, Kalabata

Ward, Lawan Ward, Kabutiei Ward,

Kelyo Ward, Ossen Ward, Katiorin-

Saimo South Ward, Saimo North

Ward and Bartum Ward of Baringo

County.

3. Proposal related to Baringo Central Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Baringo Central to create Bogoria Constituency and

Baringo central constituencies

Proposal 2.

Split Baringo Constituency into Marigat Constituency and

Baringo Central Constituency

Baringo Central Constituency

Tenges Ward, Emom-Kisonei

Ward, Sacho Mosop Ward, Sacho

Soi Ward, Kimalel Ward, Kabasis

Ward, Nge’t Moi Ward, Kapsoo

Borowonin Ward, Ewalel-Soi

Kimondis Ward, Orokwo Ward,

Seguton Ward, Chebano Ward,

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Proposal 3.

Split the Constituency into Ilchamus and baringo Central

With the indicated Wards:- Ilchamus and Baringo Central.

Kinyo Ward, Kaprogonya Ward,

Kapsoo/Borowonin Ward,

Kabarnet Soi Ward, Kituro Ward,

Talai-Ewalel Ward and Kabasis

Ward of BaringoCounty.

Mochongoi Constituency

Mukutani Ward, Salabani Ward,

Ngambo Ward, Marigat Ward,

Loboi Ward, Chebinyinyi- Arabel

Ward, Kimoriot Ward, Ilchamus

Ward and Mochongoi Ward of

Baringo County.

4. Proposal related to Mogotio Constituency

Proposed to maintain the consistency as it is.

Mogotio Constituency

Koibos-Soi Ward, Cheberen Ward,

Kamar Ward, Sinende Ward, Ol

Kokwe Ward, Kisanana Ward,

Moguriny Ward, Emining Ward,

Kakimor-Rosoga Ward, Lembus-

Kiptoim Ward, Lembus Mogotio

Ward and Kimngorom-Sirwa Ward

of Baringo County.

5. Proposal related to Eldama Ravine Constituency

Change the name Eldama-Ravine constituency to

Koibatek West or Koibatek Mosop.

Create Endorois constituency comprising of Mogorwo,

Tenges, Bekibon, Loboi , Mochongoi and Kibos wards.

Eldama Ravine Constituency

Kiplombe Ward, Solian Ward,

Benonin Ward, Ravine Ward,

Perkerra Ward, Kabimoi Ward,

Saos- Kibias Ward, Poror Ward,

Sigoro Ward, Lembus Torongo

Ward, Lembus Mosop Ward,

Mumberes Ward and Maji Mazuri

Ward of Baringo County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Baringo County

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a) Eldama Ravine & Baringo Central

It emerged that Community of interest were not considered by IIBRC and the Report varied

the names of the wards.

5.3.32 Laikipia County



1. Proposals related to Laikipia West Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split the existing Laikipia west constituency into:-

(iii) Rumuruti; and

(iv) Ol-Moran constituencies

Proposal 2.

Split the existing Laikipia west constituency into:-

Laikipia West and

Laikipia South constituencies

Proposal 3.

Split the existing laikipia west constituency into:-

Ngarua,

Nyahururu and

Laikipia West constituencies

Proposal 4.

Split the existing laikipia west constituency into:-

Ngarua

Nyahururu and

Laikipia West constituency

Proposal 5.

Split the existing laikipia constituency into;

Laikipia North and

Laikipia West constituencies

Laikipia West Constituency

Ngobit Ward, Sirma Ward, Lamuria

Ward, Tigithi Ward, Mashamba

Ward, Nturukuma Ward, Hospital

Ward, Stadium Ward, Central Ward

and Biashara Ward of Laikipia

County.

2. Proposals related to Laikipia East Constituency

Proposal 1.

Laikipia East Constituency

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Split Laikipia East to:-

1. Laikipia North Constituency;

2. Laikipia East Constituency

Proposal 2.

Split Laikipia East to:-

1. Laikipia North

2. Laikipia Central and

3. Nanyuki municipality

Nduyu Ward, Manguo Ward,

Ndururumo- Hospital Ward,

Igwamiti Ward, Melwa Ward,

Salama Ward, Mutara Ward, Lorian

Ward, Marmanet Ward, Sosian

Ward, Muthengera Ward, Gituamba

Ward, Muhotetu Ward, Umande

Ward, Manyatta Ward, Ayam Ward,

Donyo Loip Ward, Dimkom Ward,

Waso Narok Ward and Kinamba

Ward of Laikipia County.

Laikipia North Constituency

Segera Ward, Naibor Ward, Ol-

Moran Ward, Hethi Ward,

Mukurian Ward, Ilngwesi Ward,

Mukogodo Ward, Mumonyot Ward,

Oloibor Soit Ward, Idigri-Lepalei

Ward, Sosian Ward and Lonyiek

Ward of Laikipia County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Lakipia County

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a) Laikipia West

It emerged that Laikipia West has a population of 100,361, with its neighbours also having higher

populations, but boundaries were not adjusted or a new constituency added.

5.3.33 Nakuru County



1. Proposals related to Molo Constiuency

Proposal 1.

Whole of Eastern Mau Forest Complex Block be a

constituency

Proposal 2.

Create Bogoria constituency out of Molo.

Proposal 3.

Split Molo into three:-

o Mau Ogiek

o Molo

o Njoro

Proposal 4

Molo constituency be split to:-

1. Molo

2. Njoro

Other Proposals

Proposal by Ogiek community

Ogiek are an indigenous ethnic minority community

found in most parts of the Mau Forest Complex.

Proposal by Endorois community

Endorois are indigenous people.

Bogoria constituency be created from the existing

locations

Bogoria constituency be created from the existing

locations

Proposal by Mau Ogiek

Ogiek are an indigenous ethnic minority community.

They propose Mau Ogiek constituency to be curved

from the larger Molo constituency.

Molo Constituency

Sachangwan Ward, Turi South Ward,

Molo Ward, Mariashoni Ward,

Elburgon Ward, Mutamaiyu Ward,

Turi North Ward and Kiambiriria

Ward of Nakuru County.

Njoro Constituency

Njoro Ward, Mukungugu Ward, Lare

Ward, Nessuit Ward, Mauche Ward,

Kihingo Ward, Naishi Ward, Sururu

Ward, Naishi (Piave Location) Ward

(Part) and Mau Narok Ward of

Nakuru County.

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Proposal

Boundaries

1. Molo constituency as per the current Molo district

boundary

2. Njoro constituency as per the current Njoro district

boundary.

Therefore the boundary shall be at Kamwaura River

which draws from Mau forest to Lake Baringo via

Rongai constituency.

3. It is proposed that Sirikwa ward in Kamara division of

Kuresoi district be brought to Molo district.

4. It is proposed that Ngondu, Ngecha ―B‖, Ogilgei,

Kerma and the whole of Piave be moved to Njoro

district (as per the current Njoro district)

5. Miti Mingi location of elementaita division in Naivasha

constituency is moved from Gilgil division to Njoro

district.

2. Proposals related to Naivasha Constiuency

Proposal 1.

Split Naivasha to:

1. Gilgil constituency

2. Maai Mahiu constituency; and

3. Naivasha Constituency

Proposal 2.

Split Naivasha to:-

1. Naivasha town constituency,

2. Naivasha rural constituency and

3. Gilgil constituency

Proposal 3

Split Naivasha to:-

1. Naivasha west constituency,

2. Naivasha East constituency

Proposal 4.

Split Naivasha to:-

1. Gil gil constituency,

2. Naivasha constituency

Naivasha Constiuency

Malewa East Ward, Maiella Ward,

Olkaria Ward, Hells‟Gate Ward,

Longonot Ward, Mwiciringiri Ward,

Maragishu Ward, Lake View Ward,

Biashara Ward, Viwanda Ward,

Naivasha East Ward and Mai Mahiu


Gilgil Constituency

Kiambogo Ward, Ndabibi Ward,

Malewa West Ward, Miti Mingi Ward,

Murindati Ward, Gilgil Ward and

Mbaruk Ward of Nakuru County.

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3. Proposals related to Kuresoi Constiuency

Proposal 1.

Proposal to create a constituency called Tinet out of

Kuresoi.

Proposal 2.

Sub-division of Kuresoi to

1. Kuresoi south constituency and

2. kuresoi North constituency

Proposal 3

The proposed boundary will run as follows

i. From Masaita and follows Kipsonoi River to

Kipsonoi road to

ii. From Langwenda- Siwot road to Langwenda

shopping centre to Selilia School

iii. From Selilia School, it goes to Kamwaura Bridge

(Chemosit River) all the way downwards to Ndoinet.

o The upper part shall be the proposed Kuresoi North

Constituency, while the lower side shall be the proposed

Kuresoi south constituency

Kuresoi SouthConstituency

Tinet Ward, Kapsimbeiywo Ward,

Keringet Ward, Amalo Ward,

Kaplamai Ward, Kiptagich Ward,

Chemener Ward and Cheptuech


Kuresoi North Constituency

Kamara Ward, Koige Ward, Sirikwa

Ward, Temoyota Ward, Nyota Ward,

Mkulima Ward, Kuresoi Ward and

Kiptororo Ward of Nakuru County.

4. Proposals related to Subukia Constiuency

It was proposed that Subukia be split the constituency into 3

as indicated below:-

◦ Nyamithi constituency;

◦ Subukia constituency; and

◦ Kabazi constituency.

Subukia Constiuency

Lanet Ward, Solai (Nyandudu

Sublocation) Ward Part, Waseges

(Mwitethia Location and Gitundaga

sub-location) Ward Part, Kabazi

Ward, Munanda Ward and Subukia


5. Proposals related to Rongai Constiuency

No request for sub-division was submitted.

Rongai Constituency

Ngata Ward, Solai Ward Part, ,

Rongai Ward, Boror Ward Makongeni

Ward, Kampi Ya Moto Ward,

Waseges (Manyatta and Nyamatithia

Sublocations) Ward Part, Lengenet

Ward and Maji Tamu Ward of of

Nakuru County.

6. Proposals related to Nakuru Town Constiuency

Bahati Constituency

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Proposal 1.

Split Nakuru town constituency into Nakuru town West

and Nakuru town East.

Proposal 2.

Split Nakuru town constituency into Menengai, Lanet,

Pipeline, Barut, Nakuru Central, Nakuru East, Nakuru West

Proposal 3.

Split Nakuru town constituency into :-

◦ Lanet;

◦ Menengai;

◦ Nakuru west; and

◦ Lake Nakuru

Proposal 4

Split Nakuru town constituency to;

1. Nakuru town West and

2. Nakuru town East.

Proposal 5:

Kiamunyu, Ngata and Technology areas be part of the

proposed constituency because of the current status of

development and which needs provision of urban

dwelling related services e.g. water and sewage system

e.t.c.

Area around Wanyororo, Greenstead and Maili Moja

should be made part of the town to benefit from the

urban dwelling services.

Proposal 6:

Boundary of Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town west

constituency to be Crater View, KBC Transmitter, Nakuru

Forest Station, Nakuru Municipal Main Treatment water

Tank, Nakuru municipal Mortuary, Railway Flyover, Kanu

Office, Kenyatta avenue round about, Bondeni road,

N.C.C.K to Game Park Main Gate of Nakuru National

Park.

Bahati Ward, Dondori Ward,

Kiamaina Ward, Ndungiri- Kirima

Ward, and of Nakuru County.

Nakuru Town West Constituency

Viwanda Ward, Kaptembwa Ward,

Barut West Ward, Barut East Ward,

Hospital Ward, Rhoda Ward and

Shabab Ward of Nakuru County.

Nakuru Town East Constituency

Langa Langa Ward, Nakuru East

Ward, Shauri Yako Ward, Biashara

Ward, Bondeni Ward, Lake View

Ward, Kivumbini Ward, Menengai

Ward and of Nakuru County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Nakuru County

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Subukia & Rongai

There was a mix-up in the transfer of divisions, locations and sub-location and

Minority group interests were not considered (Ogiek)

Naivasha

Community of interest, Historical, Economical and cultural ties not considered.

The area is home to diverse people groups, and would benefit from better representation.

Population quota; has high population of 226,056 and by the quota qualifies for 2 extra

conctituencies instead of one as proposed.

Molo

Re-drawing of boundaries: - one sub-location, Piape, was to be moved from Rongai to Njoro

constituency but this was not done.

Kuresoi

Community of interest, Historical, Economical and cultural Ties/Minorities/Marginalization not

taken into consideration.

The minority group & marginalized in the area, the Ogiek, will be further marginalized as the

new constituency, Njoro is bigger than the mother constituency, Molo, thus offering less chance

of representation of this people.

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5.3.34 Narok County



1. Proposals related to Kilgoris Constituency

.Proposal 1.

Kilgoris constituency be split into:-

1. Trans- Mara East – to cover Meguarra tributaries

between Shartuka and Ololtenet ward. It will follow

along the river towards thicketed area Olomismis and

Join Mogor river covering engulfing the former pirrar

and kerindon Division and continue s along the valley of

Operai downstream to Mara river.

2. Trans-Mara West- the remaining part of the entire

district

Proposal 2.


1. Trans-Mara East- cover the previous Pirrar and

Kerindon divisions;

2. Kilgoris Constituency

Proposal 3.


1. Emurua Dikirr, (include Ololmaasani, Dikirr Divisions)

2. Trans Mara South,(Include Kirindon, Lolgorian,

Loirien); and

3. Trans Mara North (Include Keyian, Kilgoris,Pirrar)

Kiligoris Constituency

Masurura Ward, Nkararo Ward,

Osinoni Ward, Olomismis Ward,

Shartuka Ward, Kapune Ward,

Poroko Ward, Ololchani Ward,

Shankoe Ward, Kimintet Ward,

Oloirien Ward, Enoosaen Ward,

Angata- Barrikoi Ward, Moyoi

Ward and Sikawa Ward of Narok

County.

Emurua Dikirr Constituency

Osinoni Ward, Njipiship Ward,

Ololmaasani Ward, Mogondo Ward,

Ilkerin Ward, Emarti Ward,

Kapsasian Ward, Emurua Dikirr

Ward of Narok County.

2. Proposals related to Narok North Constituency

Proposal 1.

Spilt Narok into:-Narok North and Narok East

Proposal 2.

Spilt Narok into:-Narok North, Narok east and Melili

Proposal 3.

Narok North Constituency

Olpusimoru Ward, Naisoya Ward,

Olokurto Ward, Olorropil Ward,

Entiani Ward, Olchorro Ward,

Siyiapei Ward, Olopito Ward,

Masikonde Ward, Entontol Ward,

Stadium Ward, Imasharian-Morijo

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Spilt Narok into:- Narok North, Narok East and Melili

The Existing Narok North constituency be split into

two, Narok North and East Constituencies. The Mau

and Olokurto divisions will form the basis of splitting

the constituency, Central division will be redistributed.

The residents of Ntulele Ward wanted the ward be split

into two; Ntulele and Olenkomei.

It was proposed that the proposed Melili constituency

would border Narok North along Olchorro/Entontol

boundary separated by the Nairobi - Narok highway.

Reasons being:-

Representation and benefitting from the allocation of funds

from the council. Equal distribution of resources and

manpower if their requests were granted

Ward, Oleleishwa Ward, Nkairamiram

Ward, Nkareta North Ward, Olokurto

Ward, Upper Melili Ward, Enabelbel

Ward of Narok County.

Narok East Constituency

Mosiro Ward, Oletukat Ward, Ongata

Naado Ward, Suswa Ward, Nkareta

East Ward, Keekonyoike Ward,

Ntulele Ward, Ololpironito Ward,

Enoosupukia Ward and Idarmat

Wards of Narok County.

3. Proposals related to Narok South Constituency

Split Narok south into two;

1. Olululunga

2. Osupuko

The boundary of the proposed constituencies will be

cutting across the current constituency from Mao forest

to the north and to Loita division on the south.

The area is vast with estimated 10,444 km2 square and

the boundary with other constituencies should remain

the same

The infrastructure within the constituency is poorly

done only the Naroosura, Loita, Lemek/Aitong and

significant sections of Narok-Sekenani roads are only

passable during the dry seasons

Narok South Constituency

Loita West Ward, Morijo Loita Ward,

Elang‟ata-Enterit Ward, Naroosura

Ward, Naikarra Ward, Siana Ward,

Mara Ward, Olderkesi Ward, Olkinyei

Ward, Olkiriane Ward, Nkareta West

Ward, Maji Moto Ward, Lemek Ward,

Melelo Ward and Ololulung‟a Ward

of Narok County.

Narok West Constituency

Sagamian Ward, Olmekenyu Ward,

Sogoo Ward, Mulot Ward, ololoipangi

and Olmekenyu Sublocation of

Ololunga ward and Enelerai Ward

and Ilmotiook Ward of Narok

County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Narok County


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No major issues emerged.

5.3.35 Kajiado



1. Proposals related to Kajiado North Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Kajiado North into:- Kajiado North and Ngong

Constituencies.

Proposal 2.

Split kajiado North into three; Kajiado East, Kajiado West and

Kajiado North constituencies.

Proposal 3.

Create Kajiado North Constituency that will comprise of

Ngong, Kiserian and Rangai, Oloolua; and this should be an

urban constituency.

Proposal 4.

Create Kajiado West Constituency by putting together Magadi

and Ewaso Kedong Divisions; and this will be comprised of

Hoodokilani, Keekonyokie and Ipurko Sub-groups.

Kajiado North constituency is within Kajiado North district.

The residents proposed that the constituency be split into

two or three but there was a variance in the naming of the

proposed constituencies and wards.

Kajiado North Constituency

Ngong Ward, Oloolua Ward,

Kandis Ward, Ongata Rongai Ward,

Kiserian Ward, Olkeri Ward,

Lemelepo Ward of Kajiado County.

Kajiado West Constituency

Shompole Ward, Magadi Ward,

Oldonyonyokie Ward, Iloodokilani

Ward, Olkiramatian Ward, Mosiro

Ward, Central Keekonyokie Ward,

North Keekonyokie Ward, South

Keekonyokie Ward and Torosei

Ward of Kajiado County.

2. Prposals related to Kajiado Central Constituency

Proposal 1.

Create Kajiado East Constituency that will comprise of

Isinya Division and Mashuru Divisions - the two have a total

of 11 locations;

The boundary between the new constituency and Machakos

and Makueni districts to be the Nairobi – Mombasa /Railway

line;

Chyulu Game Reserve and Nairobi National Park to be part

of the constituency;

Kajiado East Constituency

Oloosirkon-Sholinke Ward,

Kitengela Ward, Kaputei North

Ward, Ilmunkush Ward, Ilmaroro

Ward, Poka Ward and Kinyewa-

Merrueshi Ward of Kajiado County.

Kajiado Central Constituency

Esukuta Ward, Olopurupurana

Ward, Ildamat Ward, Market Ward,

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Kajiado East be made of Kaputiei sub-tribe of theMaasai;

Proposal 2.

Create Kajiado East Constituency by putting together

Namanga Division and Central Division;

This should be made up of Ildamat, TIpurko, Dalalale Kutuk

and Matapato sub-group of the Maasai;

Proposal 3.

Kajiado West, Kajiado East(Isinya division of Kajiado North

constituency and Mashuru division of Kajiado Central division),

and Kajiado south.

Proposal 4.

Create Ngong Constituency:- Boundaries of the proposed Ngong

to be:-

The Ngong Hill to the West

The Kiserian River to the East

The Mbagathi river to the South;

Ngong Forest and Kibiko Escarpment to The South

west.

Proposal 5.

Option 1

Kajiado East:- They proposed to be curved from the two

districts (Kajiado Central and Kajiado North)

Option 2

1. Kajiado East

2. Kajiado West

The two constituencies to be curved from the two districts

(Kajiado Central and Kajiado North)

Option 3

1. Namanga

2. Kajiado West

The two constituencies to be curved from the two districts

(Kajiado Central and Kajiado North

Majengo Ward, Eiti Ward, Hospital

Ward, Purko Ward, South

Dalalakutuk, Lorng‟osua Ward,

Enkorika Ward, Meto Ward,

Matapato West Ward, Namanga

Ward, Mailua Ward, Matapato East

Ward of Kajiado County.

3. Proposals related to Kajiado South Constituency

Proposal 1.

change the name of Loitoktok constituency to Kajiado

South Constituency and every location to be made a ward;

Kajiado South constituency should to remain as presently

Kajiado South Constituency

Lenkisim Ward, Entonet Ward,

Mbirikani Ward, Kimana Ward,

Olorika-Kuku Ward, Oloolopon

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constituted (should not be divided);

Rombo Group Ranch to be squarely in Loitoktok

constituency/District;

Proposal 2.

Split the constituency into two: Loitokitok West and

Loitokitok East.

Ward, Entarara Ward and Rombo-

Njukini Ward of Kajiado County.

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ii. IIBRC Proposed Map for Kajiado

County

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No major emerging issues

5.3.36 Bomet



1. Proposals related to Sotik Constituency

Proposals to create sotik North Constituency

were presented.

Sotik Constituency

Monire Ward, Chemagel Ward, Kamungei Ward,

Kapkelei Ward, Ndanai Ward, Abosi Ward,

Kipsonoi

Ward, Rongena Ward, Chebilat Ward, Kaplong

Ward, Yaganek Ward, Siriat Ward

andKapletundo Ward of Bomet County.

2. Proposals related to Chepalungu

Constituency

It was proposed that it should be retained as it is.

Chepalungu Constituency

Lelaitich Ward, Kaboson Ward, Sigor Ward,

Itembe Ward, Tuluapmosonik Ward, Makimeny

Ward, Kong‟asis Ward, Sugumeriga Ward,

Siongiroi Ward and Chebunyo Ward of Bomet

County.

3. Proposals related to Bomet Constituency

The constituency to be split into two namely:

Bomet Central constituency to comprise of

Bomet central division and the boundary of

the proposed constituency should follow the

current divisional administrative boundaries

without any alterations and all should extend

to Bomet town

Bomet East constituency to comprise

Longisa division

Bomet East Constituency

Kipreres Ward, Kapkimolwa Ward, Kembu

Ward, Chemaner Ward, Township Ward Part,

Cheboin Ward, Tegat Ward and Mugaango

Ward of Bomet County.

Bomet Central Constituency

Chesoen Ward, Kanusin Ward, Mutarakwa

Ward, Sibayan Ward, Singorwet Ward,

Township Ward Part, Ndaraweta Ward,

Emkwen ard and Kanusin Ward of Bomet

County.

4. Proposals related to Konoin Constituency

Proposal to create another constituency to be shared

between Bureti and Konoin constituencies as:-

Konoin (Current Konoin Constituency)

Bureti Central (Vurrent Bureti Constituency)

Bureti North (To take Kimulot Division from

Konoin Constituency

Cheptalal Ward, Chepchabas Ward, Boito Ward,

Mogogosiek Ward, Koiwa Ward, Embomos

Ward, Kaptebengwet Ward, Kimulot Ward and

Saosa Ward of Bomet County.

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Konoin Const. And Roret Division from

Bureti Const.)

The public proposed split to affect the two

neighbouring constituencies of Konoin and Bureti.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Bomet County



(iii) IEBC Proposals

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5.3.37 Kericho



1. Proposal related to Kipkelion Constituency

Proposal presented on the creation of

Kepkelion West Constituency and Kepkelion

East Constituency.

Kipkelion East Constituency

Londiani Ward, Kimugul Ward, Kipsirichet

Ward,Masaita-Toiyobei Ward, Chesinende Ward,

Kedowa Ward, Sorget Ward, Lemotit Ward,

Kapseger Ward,Cheboswa Ward, and Tendeno

Ward of Kericho County.

Kipkelion West Constituency

Kunyak Ward, Kapseger Ward (Tugunon and

Chepcholiet Sublocations) (Part), Moniat

(Kamarus Sublocation) Ward Part, Kokwet Ward,

Chilchila Ward, Kipteres Ward, Kamasian Ward,

Barsiele Ward and Lesirwa Ward of Kericho

County.

2. Proposal related to Ainamoi Constituency

No proposal was presented.

Ainanmoi Constituency

Ainamoi Ward, Kapsaos Ward, Kipchimchim

Ward, Kimugungu Ward, Kapkugerwet Ward,

Majengo Ward, Soin (Kechiliat and Kapkomonom

Sublocations) Ward (Part), Hospital-Biashara

Ward, Motobo Ward, Chelimo Ward, Kenegut

Ward and Kapsoit Ward of Kericho County.

3. Proposal related to Belgut Constituency

Three proposals given. Two indicating that it

should remain as it is and the third one

indicating that it should be subdivided into

Belgut North Constituency and Belgut South

Constituency

Belgut Constituency

Chemamul Ward, Kabianga Ward, Waldai Ward,

Kaptoboiti Ward, Seretut Ward, Cheptororiet

Ward, Kipkoyan Ward, Kapsurer Ward, Chaik

Ward and Saosa Ward of Kericho County.

Sigowet Constituency

Kaplelartet Ward, Kiptere Ward, Kebeneti Ward,

Soliat Ward and Soin Ward Part of Kericho

County.

4. Proposal related to Bureti Constituency

Two proposals given:- Split the Constituency

into two to create Bureti North Constituency

and Bureti South Constituency.

Bureti Constituency

Cheplanget Ward, Kapkatet Ward, Kibugat Ward,

Chemosot Ward, Cheborge Ward, Cheptendeniet

Ward, Litein Ward, Kusumek Ward, Tebesonik

Ward, Kisiara Ward and Techoget Ward of

Kericho County.

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An additional constituency to be shared

among, Buret, Konoin and Sotik

Constituencies.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Kericho County


a) Ainamoi

Historical ties were not considered during the delimitation and consultation was not done on where

the boundaries should be.

b) Kipkelion West

The Means of communication was no considered since the headquarters of the new constituency is

far from the residents. The Population quota of the wards needs to be redistributed to ensure

balanced population in the Kipkelion West and East Constituencies.

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5.3.38 Kakamega County



1. Proposals related to Mumias Constituency

The following proposals were made during the public

hearings as concerns Mumias Constituency:

Split the current Mumias Constituency into two.

The first part is Mumias which will comprise of

Mumias Central Division and South Wanga Division.

Its Population is estimated at 124,321 inhabitants

with an area of 191.8 Km2 and Population Density of

648 people/Km2 . The Proposed wards for Mumias

Constituency Etenje, Musanda, Eshikalawe, Buchifi,

Emasinjira, Emukhuwa, Bungasi, Eshikhalame,

Eshihaka, Municipality, Mwigunda, Matawa, Lubinu,

Chibale, Ekero, Kamashia, Bomanyi, Nucleus and

Lureko (Total of 18 wards).

The second one is Mumias East to comprise of East

Wanga and Wanga Mukulu with an area of 134.6Km2.

The Projected population is103,230 and Population

Density of 766.72 people/Km2. East Wanga Division

has Eluchea, Eluche, Shibinga, Makhwale, Shianda

wards.Wanga Mukulu Division comprise of Malaha,

Aunga, Mbomini, Makunga, Mukubu, Isongo and

Khaimba ward.

Mumias Constituency

Mumias Central Ward, Nucleus-Mumias

North Ward, Ekero Ward, Lureko

Ward, Matawa Ward, Etenje Ward,

Shikalame Ward and Musanda Ward of

Kakamega County.

Mumias East Constituency

East Wanga Ward, Eluche Ward,

Lusheya Ward, Mukulu Ward, Isongo

Ward and Shibinga Ward of Kakamega

County.

2. Proposals realted to Matungu constituency

Split Matungu constituency into;

1. Koyonzo constituency - will comprise of the

following locations/wards: Indangalasia, Koyonzo,

Lung‘ganyiro, Namamali, Nanyeni, Munami, Mirere;

and

2. Matungu Constituency- will comprise of the

following locations/wards: Khalaba, Mayoni,

Matungu, Kholera, Musamba, Makale, Mwira and

Namulungu

3. Alternatively take;

Koyonzo, Nanyeni, Lung‘anyiro, Munami, Emanani,

Mirere, Indangalasia, Mayoni, Makale, Ikama,

Matungu, Namulungu, Kholera, Khalaba and

Matungu Constituency

Matungu Ward, Lunga‟anyiro Ward,

Namamali Ward, Koyonzo Ward,

Mayoni Ward, Indangalasia Ward,

Kholera Ward, Khalaba Ward of

Kakamega County.

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Musambe wards should form Matungu Constituency;

This should comprise of three (3) municipality wards

and 12 county council making a total of 15 wards.

3. Proposals for Khwisero Constituency

(iii) Khwisero Costituency (Sub – divided) Khwisero

East Constituency to cover proposed Khwisero

North and Khwisero East division and Khwisero

West Constituency to cover proposed Khwisero

West division and Khwisero Central division.

It was proposed that Esherombe to be reinstated as a

ward; Mulwanda should be divided into two wards

(Mulwanda and Mushiangubu); North to be divided

into two wards (North and Mundorerwa); and Central

be divided into two (Central and Township);

It was further proposed that the Constituency be

subdivided into two: East Bunyore and West

Bunyore.

Khwisero Constituency

West Kisa Ward, Central Kisa Ward,

East Kisa Ward; South Kisa Ward,

Mulwanda Ward and North KisaWard

of Kakamega County.

4 Proposals for Butere Constituency

(iv) Proposal to split Butere (Butere North

Constituency) – to cover Lunza and Butere

divisions. Shiatsala (Butere South Constituency) –

to cover Shiatsala and proposed Marenyo divisions.

Alternatively:

Divide Butere into two Constituencies namely South

Butere and North Butere and create new wards :-

Eshitari, Imanga, Shiraha, and Marenyo;

South Butere Constituency should comprise of :-

Marama South; Manyala; Shianda; Township; Marama

Central; and Imanga;

North Butere Constituency should be formed by

Marama North; Shiraha; Lunza; Buchenya; Marenyo

and Eshitari.

Butere Constituency

North Marama Ward, Buchenya Ward,

Lunza Ward, Central Marama Ward

Butere Township Ward and South

Marama Ward, Manyala Ward,

Marenyo-Shianda Ward of Kakamega

County.

5 Proposals for Lugari Constituency

Proposal 1.

(v) Split the current Lugari constituency into: Lugari

West - will cover lugari, lumakanda, chekalini,

lwandenti and chevaywa locations and Lugari East -

will cover nzoia, kongoni, likuyani, mautuma and

Lugari Constituency

Mwamba Ward, Munyuki Ward,

Marakusi Ward, Mautuma Ward,

Chekalini Ward, Lugari Ward,

Chevaywa Ward, Mabuye Ward,

Luandeti Ward, Mahanga Maturu Ward

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sinoko locations

Proposal 2.

(vi) Split the current Lugari constituency into: Likuyani

constituency; Matete constituency and Lugari

constituency

Proposal 3.

(vii) Split the current Lugari constituency into: Lugari

constituency - would comprise of the following

locations; Sinoko, Nzoia, Kongoni, Likuyani,

Mautuma and Matete constituency - would be

composed of; Lumakanda, Lugari, Chekalini,

Lwandeti, and Chevaywa locations.

Proposal 4.

Create Likuyani Constituency from the current Lugari

Constituency

Proposal 5

(viii) It should be retained as it is.

Proposal 6.

(ix) Split the current Lugari constituency into:- Lugari

constituency and Likuyani Constituency.

of Kakamega County.

Likuyani Constituency

Likuyani Ward, Sango Ward, Kongoni

Ward, Moi‟s Bridge-Matunda Ward,

Musemwa-Vinyenya Ward and Sinoko

Ward of Kakamega County.

6 Proposals for Malava Constituency

Proposal 1.

(x) Merge Malava Constituency with Matete District

then Subdivide to: Malava North (or Matete

Constituency )

Malava South ( or Malava Constituency).

Proposal 2.

Malava South- Constitute of South Kabras, West

Kabras, Shirugu Location and Malava North

constitute of East Kabras, Central Kabras.

Proposal 3.

Option 1

Malava South- Constitute of East, South Kabras,

Shirugu and Malava North- Shivanga Location,

Central Kabras, Chevanywa and Lwandeti Locations

Option 2

Malava Constituency

West Kabras Ward, South Kabras

Ward, East Kabras Ward, Mahira Ward,

Mugai Ward, Shirugu Ward, Chegulo

Ward, Butali Ward, Chemuche Ward,

Shivanga Ward and Manda Ward of

Kakamega County.

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Malava south- Comprise of East, South, West

Kabras and Mwisanjiro (Township)- Proposed and

Named; and Malava North- Shivanga Division,

Shirugu

The need of the people of Matete District to have

their own Constituency is because they have never

had a stable chance to participate in political election

due to individual political interferences after it was

curved out of Lugari District.

All proposals Propose that Matete division be

returned to Malava Constituency before it is

subdivided.

7 Proposals for Lurambi Constituency

Proposal 1.

a) Split Lurambi constituency into: Kakamega town;

Navakholo – (will comprise of West Bunyala,

Nambacha, and east Bunyala Locations-Navakolo

division); and Lurambi – (will comprise of the current

North Butsotso, South butsotso, Centaral Butsotso, and

East butsotso Locations).

Proposal 2.

b) Split lurambi into:- Lurambi North; Lurambi South;

and Navakholo Constituencies.

Lurambi Constituency

Sichirayi Ward, Central Ward, Milimani

Ward, Amalemba Ward, Matende Ward

Musaa Ward, Bukhulunya Ward,

Shibiriri Ward, Maraba Ward,

Mahiakalo Ward and Shikoti Ward,

Bukura Ward, Central Butsotso Ward

of Kakamega County.

Navakholo Constituency

Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya Ward,

Budonga Ward, Ingotse-Matiha Ward,

Bunyala Central-Nambacha Ward,

Bunyala East-Namirama Ward, Sidikho-

Kochwa Ward of Kakamega County.

8 Proposals for Shinyalu Constituency

c) Proposal to split Shinyalu constituency into: - Ileho

Constituency (to cover Ivihiga and Kambiri

divisions) and Shinyalu Constituency (comprising

of West and Central isukha divisions)

Shinyalu Constituency

Kambiri Ward, East Isukha Ward,

Murhanda Ward, Ivihiga Ward,

Virhembe-Mukango Ward, Shing’oto-

Shiasava Ward, Museno-Shirulu-Lukose

Ward, Shidodo-Shitochi Ward and Ilesi

Ward of Kakamega County.

9 Proposals for Ikolomani Constituency

d) Split Ikolomani Constituency into two as follows:

Ikolomani North -( to comprise of proposed

Ikolomani North and central divisions) and

Ikolomani Constituency

Idakho North Ward, Idakho Central

Ward, Idakho East Ward, Idakho North

Ward and Idakho South Ward of

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Ikolomani south -(To comprise of Ikolomani East

and South divisions).

Kakamega County.

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a) Malava

The Population quota was not adhered to. The population of Malava is beyond the National quota,

at a population of 205‘166 in area of 427.40 sq.km and yet was not subdivided.

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5.3.39 Vihiga County



1. Proposals related to Vihiga Constituency

Proposal 1.

b) Vihiga Municipal Constituency or ―Wambale‖ for

the Maragolis to include: Wamuluma, Central

Maragoli, Izava North, Izava South and part of

Chavakali and West Maragoli locations; and

c) To be curved from Sabatia and Vihiga constituencies.

Proposal 2.

Split Vihiga constituency to create:- Mbale

constituency; The current Sabatia and Vihiga

constituencies should be brought together so that a

new constituency will be curved out to form Mbale

constituency; and Mbale constituency will

incorporate the current Chavakali division of Sabatia

district in addition to Mbihi, chambiti, Kegoye and

Chango sub - locations of Vihiga district; Sabatia

constituency and Vihiga constituency.

Vihiga Constituency

Wamuluma Ward, Lugaga Ward,

Mungoma Ward, Central Maragoli

Ward and South Maragoli Ward of

Vihiga County.

2. Proposals related to Sabatia Constituency

Proposal 1.

Convert the following proposed divisions to

constituncy

i. Division 1-Wadonga and North Maragoli

location,

ii. Division 2-Busali East and West

iii. Division 3-West Maragoli and Chavakali

locations,

iv. Division 4-Izava north and South location

v. Division 6- Lugaga, Mung‘oma location,

vi. Division 5-Central and south maragoli location;

and

vii. Vihiga municipality.

Proposal 2.

Merge Sabatia and Vihiga Constituency and create and

create 3 constituencies namely: Mbale, Sabatia and

Sabatia Constituency

Busali Ward, Wodanga Ward, North

Maragoli Ward, Chavakali Ward, Ezava

Ward, Lyaduywa Ward and Sabatia

West Ward of Vihiga County.

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Vihiga

3. Proposals related to Hamisi Constituency

Proposal 1.

Hamisi constituency split to;

1. Itirichi Yiivwakwe (East Tiriki)

2. Itirichi Yiitunen (West Tiriki)

Proposal 2.

Create Hamisi Hamisi West constituency by

combining Tambua, Jepkoyai, Banja and Gisambai;

and Hamisi East constituency by combining

Senende, Shiru, Shamakhokho and Muhundu.

Hamisi Constituency

Muhudu Ward, Shiru Ward, Shaviringa

Ward, Shamakhokho Ward, Banja

Ward, Gisambai Ward, Tambua Ward

and Jepkoyai Ward of Vihiga County.

4. Proposals related to Emuhaya Constituency

Split Emuhaya constituency to create:-

i. Emuhaya constituency; and

ii. Luanda constituency.

Emuhaya Constituency

East Bunyore, Bunyore North Ward,

North East Bunyore Ward, Central

Bunyore Ward and West Bunyore

Ward of Vihiga County.

Luanda Emuhaya Constituency

Wemilabi Ward, Emabungo Ward,

Luanda Ward, Mwibona Ward, Luanda

South Ward and Mukhalakhala Ward

of Vihiga County.

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5.3.40 Bungoma County



1. Proposals realted to Mt. Elgon Constituency

Option1

1. Mt. Elgon West constituency /district (Cheptais) will

comprise of Chepatis and Kopsiro divisions with Cheptais,

Chepkube, Sasuri, Cheongenywo and Kapkateny locations;

2. Mt. Elgon East constituency (Kapsokwony) will comprise of

Kapsokwony, Kaptama divisions with Kamuneru, Nomorio,

Elgon, Kapsokwony, Chemoge, Kongit, Kaptama and

Kaboywo locations;

Option 2

1. Mt. Elgon West constituency/district (Cheptais) will

Mt. Elgon

Cheptais Ward, Chepkube Ward, Sasur

Ward, Chesikak Ward, Emmia Ward,

Chengeywo Ward, Kapkateny Ward,

Chepyuk Ward, Namorio Ward, Elgon

Ward, Chemoge Ward, Kaboywo Ward

and Kaptama Ward of Bungoma County.

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comprise of Chepatis and Kopsiro divisions with Cheptais,

Chepkube, Sasuri, Cheongenywo and Kapkateny locations;

2. Mt. Elgon East constituency/district (Kapsokwony) will

comprise of Kapsokwony, Kaptama divisions with Kamuneru,

Nomorio, Elgon, Kapsokwony, Chemoge, Kongit, Kaptama

and Kaboywo locations;

3. Mt. Elgon Central constituency

Option 3.

1. Create Endebese Constituency

2. Proposals realted to Sirisia Constituency

It was proposed that:-

Kabuchai constituency to comprise of Nalondo, Kabuchai,

Chwele and Mukuyuni divisions; this will cover the entire

Bungoma central district

Sirisia constituency to comprise of the old Sirisia with code

171 and it will cover Sirisia, Namwela, Lwandanyi and Malakisi

division which will cover the entire Bungoma west district with

Changara.

Sirisia constituency to comprise of the old Sirisia with code

171 and it will cover Sirisia, Namwela, Lwandanyi and Malakisi

division which will cover the entire Bungoma west district with

Changara.

Sirisia Constituency

Namwela Ward, Kulisiru Ward, Chongoyi

Ward, Ndakalu Ward, Namubila Ward,

Lwandanyi Ward,

Chebukutumi Ward, Sitabicha-Mwalie

East Ward and

Tamlega-Mwalie West Ward of Bungoma

County.

Kabuchai Constituency

Mukuyuni Ward, Chwele Ward, Kabuchai

Ward, North Bukusu Ward, Luuya Ward

and Sirare Ward of Bungoma County.

3. Proposals related to Bumula Constituency

Proposal 1.

Proposed that the following locations form the Bumula

constituency:-Musikoma, Mabusi, Bumula, Khasoko, Bukusu,

Kabula;

Proposed the creation of Siboti Constituency having the

following wards:-Kibuke; Kimaieti; Napara; Siboti; waisawahi

and Mukwa;

The following Wards were proposed to be created:-

Nakhawana, Nasianda, Mabusi, Watoya, Nabudalaya, Siboti,

Mwomo, Mayanja, Lumboka, Isawahi, Musakasa.

Proposal 2.

(vii) Kibabii constituency be created out of Bumula and

Kanduyi constituencies and it will comprise of Kibabii, Mukwa,

Siboti, Napara, Kimaeti, West Bukusu Locations and Sinoko

Ward and Siranyi Wards.

Bumula Constituency

Kabula Ward, South Bukusu Ward,

Khasoko Ward, Bumula Ward, West

Bukusu Ward, Kimaeti Ward, Siboti

Ward, Napara Ward and Mukwa Ward of

Bungoma County.

4. Proposals realted to Kanduyi Constituency

Kanduyi constitutes: Bungoma South District, and Kanduyi

Division.

Kanduyi Constituencies

Bukembe West Ward, Bukembe East

Ward, East Sang’alo Ward, West

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It was proposed for the creation of Sang‘alo constituency to be

curved out of Bumula and Kanduyi constituency which will

comprise of the following areas:

(i) Bukembe location

(ii) East Bukusu location

(iii) Khalaba sub-location and Parts of Kabula location;

Sang’alo Ward Kibabii Ward, Stadium

Ward, Siritanyi Ward,Sinoko Ward, Mjini

Ward, Sio Ward, Musikoma Ward,

Khalaba Ward, Namasanda Ward of

Bungoma County.

5. Proposals realted to Webuye Constituency

An area of 214.8 Km2 as per 1999 census.

Proposed to divide Webuye into two constituencies: Ndivisi

and Webuye;

Requested Kibisi location to be part of Ndivisi constituency;

Correct the mistake of wards done by transferring districts and

transfer Lwandeti to Webuye and rename it Malaha while

Lwandeti ward should remain in Lugari;

Ndivisi Constituency should have the following locations:-

Chetambe; Lukusi; Namarambi and Ndirisi;

Requested for Mbakalu and Misikhu Sublocations to be added

up the population to 97,384;

Proposed Ndivisi Constituency to comprise of the following

locations:- Chetambe, Lukusi, Namarambi and Ndivisi;

Proposed to borrow Mbakalu sub-location and Misiku sub-

location to form part of Ndivisi constituency.

Webuye Constituency

Webuye South Ward, Nabuyoole Ward,

Webuye North Ward, Webuye East Ward,

Chetambe Ward, Lugusi

Ward, Ndivisi Ward and Namarambi

Ward of Bungoma County.

Bokoli Constituency

Bokoli Ward, Misikhu Ward, Milo

Ward Sitikho Ward, Miendo Ward and

Kituni Ward of Bungoma County.

6. Proposals realted to Kimilili Constituency

Proposal 1.

It is formed out of current Kimilili and Bungoma North

District with a Population 135,000 inhabitants;

The Bungoma North District should be divided create a new

District called Tongaren which should in turn be Split into two

constituencies.

The two constituencies should be:-Tongaren constituency

should run from River Nzoia to Kiminini River while Naitiri

constituency should run from Kiminini river to Kamukuywa

river.

Proposal 2.

1. Tongaren constituency to comprise of the old Tongaren and

Ndalu divisions. The feature that delineates the constituency is

river Kamukuywa and it borders Saboti and Lugari

constituency.

Kimilili Constituency

Chebukwabi Ward, Kibingei Ward,

Kimilili SouthWard, North Ward, Maeni

Ward, Makhonge Ward and

Nabikoto Ward of Bungoma County.

Tongaren Constituency

Mbakalo Ward, Milima Ward, Kabuyefwe

Ward, Tongaren Ward, Soysambu Ward,

Kiminini Ward ,

Naitiri Ward and Ndalu Ward of

Bungoma County.

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2. Naitiri constituency/Kimilili to comprise of two divisions

namely Mbakalo and central division, the feature that delineates

this constituency is river Kamukuywa as the district boundary

for Kimilili constituency and Tongaren Constituency. This has

been the old boundary for the two divisions and it borders Mt.

Elgon, Webuye and Sirisia constituencies

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5.3.41 Busia County



1. Proposals related to Nambale Constituency

Nambale is the most highly populated constituency with

over 200,000 people;

Geographical area of over 400 square Km.

Two rivers that interferes with communication, thus, Sio

River and River Walati which joins River Sio at Nambale

Nambale Constituency has two districts: Nambale and

Busia;

Nambale should be divided into two Constituencies

which should be exactly identical to the two districts;

Nambale District be called Bukhati – (Nambale

Constituency) while Busia District which comprises of

Matayos and Busia Municipality to be called

Busia/Matayos Constituency

There should be no attestation to the administrative

boundaries;

Changes should be within the existing administrative

boundaries;

Busia Municipality has four wards from Amagoro, Four

wards from Busia District. This should remain as an

entity;

Nambale Constituency

Tangakona-Khwirale Ward; Manyole

Ward; Lwanyange Ward; Bukhayo

North-Walatsi Ward; Bukhayo East

Ward; Kisoko Ward; Bukhayo

Central

Ward of Busia County.

Matayos Constituency

Busibwabo Ward; Matayos South

Ward; Bukhayo West

Ward; Burumba Ward; Mayenje

Ward; Bulanda Ward and Mjini Ward

of Busia County.

2. Proposals related to Budalangi Constituency

Bunyala South Ward should have two more wards as it

was in 1997 - Ajula ward;

Bunyala East should be split into two: -Bunyala East and

Bunyala North. This is due to the fact that it is densely

populated with a population of 20,000 and floods make

it impossible for one Councillor to serve these people;

Split Budalangi Constituency along River Nzoia into two

for easy service delivery and development;

There is need recovery of Islands from Uganda: Sigulu,

Budalangi Constituency

Bunyala North Ward, Bulemia Ward,

Bukani Ward, Bukoma Ward,

Lunyofu Ward; and Bunyala South

Ward of Busia County.

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Ama, Siamulda, Siro, Sagiti, Lolwe and Musambwa;

Based on Historical reasons areas from Usonga along

the Yala Delta be placed in Bunyala;

On the Yimbo side, there were requests that Bunyala

goes up to some level and leaves it for Budalangi i.e.

Mau Mau road which is graded up to Goi River and

beyond the slopes of Got Ramogi;

The neighbouring road which Members of Parliament

grades some roads upto some level and leaves it for

Bundalangi i.e. Mau Mau road which is graded up to

Nyadorera and then its left about 12 Km thus, the

section should now be officially given to Budalangi.

The Chairman was not convinced that, the Bunyala had

agreed to divide the Constituency into two.

There were no figures, no maps or memorandum

presented on administrative units.

3. Proposals related to Funyula Constituency

Split Funyula Constituency into two:-Funyula North

and Funyula South.

Funyula Constituency

Funyula North Ward; Namboboto

Ward; Odiado Ward, Wakhungu

Ward; Nangina Ward; Funyula South

Ward; and Bwiri Ward of Busia

County.

4. Proposals related to Amagoro Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Amagaro into two constituencies:Teso North- Colonial

North Teso Location and Teso South – Colonial South

Teso Location

Proposal 2.

Split Amagoro into:-

1. Amukura Constituency – Comprise of : Busia town,

Ochude, Omong‘ura, Asing‘e, Apegei, Angorom,

Okame, Kaujakito, Kaliwa, Kotur, Amukura,

Kwang‘amoru, Aremit, Akoret, okatekok

2. Amogoro Constituency – Walatsi, Lupinda (Bukhayo

Reverted original name which is Lupinda), Kimaeti,

Akadetewai, Amoni, Amagoro, Kamolo, Kamuriai,

Teso South Constituency

Malaba West Ward, Amukura East

Ward, Amukura Central Ward,

Akoret Ward, Chakol North Ward,

Kaliwa Ward, Chakol Central Ward,

Chakol South Ward, Alupe Ward,

Ang‟orom Ward, Amerikwai Ward

and Agolot Ward of Busia County.

Teso North Constituency

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Katakwa, Kokare, Aboloi, Kocholya, Kotur, Okuleu,

Osajai;

3. Angurai- Aboloi, Angurai, Changara, Chamasini,

kakapel, Katakwe, Kolanya, Moding, Lwandanyi,

Namubira, Malakisi

Malaba Central Ward, Malaba South

Ward, Malaba East Ward, Malaba

North Ward, Ang‟urai Ward,

Ang‟urai North Ward, Ang‟urai

East Ward of Busia County.

5. Proposals related to Butula Constituency

No proposal to split constituency however, Split

Wards/Locations as follows:-

Marachi East, (Tingolo, Bumala, Elukongo), Elukhari (

Elukhari), Elugulu (Bukhuma, Elugulu,) Mariachi Central

(Bukhalalire, Sikoma, Kingandole,) Bumala Bujumba,

(Ikonzo Bujumba )

It is inhabited by Abamarachi Luhya sub-tribe. No

expansion or interference with boundaries. They should

remain intact;

Requested for more wards.

Butula Constituency

Marachi West Ward, Bukhalalire

Ward, Esikoma Ward, Elugulu Ward,

Elukongo Ward, Elukhari Ward and

Tingolo Ward of Busia County.

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5.3.42 Siaya County



1. Proposals related to Alego Constituency

Three proposals were made:

i). The constituency to be split into two namely:

Alego East – comprising of Umala and Kogelo

division and Alego West – Comprising of Boro

and Uranga division of Siaya district.

ii). The constituency to be split into three

namely;Alego East (Umala and Kogelo

division)Alego Central (Boro division) and Alego

West (Uranga division)

iii). Alego constituency be sub-divided into two;

Alego Constituency – Eastern part comprising of East

Alego, South East Alego, South Alego, Township and

North Alego location.

Alego Usonga – (Central Alego, South Central Alego,

South West Alego, West Alego and Usonga location.

Alego Usonga Constituency

Mjini Ward, Siaya East Ward, Siaya

West Ward, SiayaNorth Ward, Siaya

Central Ward, Usonga Ward, West

Alego Ward, South West Alego Ward,

East AlegoWard, South Alego Ward,

Boro West Ward, Boro EastWard and

South East Alego Ward of Siaya

County.

2. Proposals related to Ugenya Constituency

It was proposed to split Ugenya Constituency into Two

namely Ugunja Constituency and Ugenya

Constituency.

Ugenya Constituency

Ukwala West Ward, Ukwala East

Ward, North West,Ugenya Ward,

North Ugenya Ward, West Ugenya

Ward, East Ugenya Ward, Jera Ward,

North East, Ugenya Ward and West

Ugenya Ward of Siaya County.

Ugunja Constituency

Ugunja Ward, North Alego (Part)

Ward, Uholo NorthWard, Uholo East

Ward, Ugunja Ward, South Ugenya

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Ward, Umala Ward, Ambira-Ngunya

Ward andMagoya-Rambula Ward of

Siaya County.

3. Proposals related to Rarieda Constituency

It was proposed that Rarieda constituency be Sub-

divided into two namely

(i) Madiany constituency- made of Madiany East

and West.

(ii) Rarieda constituency- made of Rarieda East and

West

Rarieda Constituency

East Uyoma Ward, West Uyoma

Ward, South UyomaWard, Central

Uyoma Ward, East Asembo Ward

and Central Asembo Ward of Siaya

County.

4. Proposals related Gem Constituency

It was proposed that Gem be split into two namely:

(i) Gem Yala – to include Malanga, Yala Division

(ii) Gem-Wagai- comprising Wagai, Rera, Bar Kalare

Divisions

Gem Constituency

Anyiko-Sauri Ward, Nyamninia Ward,

Jina Ward,Marenyo Ward, North

Gem Ward, Central Gem Ward, East

Gem Ward, Wagai North Ward,

Wagai SouthWard and South Gem

Ward of Siaya County.

5. Proposals related Bondo Constituency


(i) That Bondo Constituency be divided into two namely

Nyan’goma Constituency – Comprise Nyan‘goma,

Nango, Ouya divisions and Bondo Constituency

(ii) To split Bondo constituency into Usigu constituency

and Bondo constituency

(iii) To split Bondo constituency into Bondo Constituency

and Bondo South Constituency

Bondo Constituency

Oyamo Island, Deda Island, Nyawita

Ward, MarandaWest Ward, Bondo

Town Ward, Ajigo Ward, BarKowino

East Ward, Bar Kowino West Ward,

UsiguEast Ward, Usigu West Ward,

Central Yimbo Ward,North Sakwa

Ward, South Sakwa Ward and Central

Sakwa Ward of Siaya County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Siaya County

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No emergining issues.

5.3.43 Kisumu County



1. Proposals related to Kisumu Rural

Constituency(Seme)

Five proposals were made:

(i) To split Kisumu Rural into Maseno Constituency

and Kombewa Constituency.

(ii) To split Kisumu Rural into Seme East and Seme

West and create Luanda Constituency

(iii) To split Kisumu Rural into Kisumu Town and

Seme constituencies.

(iv) To split Kisumu Rural into Kisumu Rural and

Seme

Seme Constituency

North Central Seme Ward, South

Central Seme Ward, West Seme

Ward, South West Seme Ward,

Otwenya Ward and East Seme Ward

of Kisumu County.

2. Proposals related to Kisumu East Constituency

Three proposals were made

(i) Kisumu East be split into Kibos constituency and

Kisumu Town East constituency

(ii) Split KisumuTown East into;

a. Kisumu Town East constituency-

Comprised East and west Kajulu, Kondele

Locations

b. Kolwa Constituency- comprise of the

entire West Kolwa as it is in the current

administration structure; central and East

Kolwa location bordering Nyando

Constituency to the South of Muhoroni

constituency at the Sidho-Obumba-Lie

Lan‘go Border

(iii) Split Kisumu Town East into Kisumu East

constituency- (Kajulu East and West, Kolwa

Central, Kolwa East and Miwani) Kisumu Central

Constituency- Comprise of Town, Kondele,

Nyalenda and Migosi

Kisumu East Constituency

East Kajulu Ward, West Kajulu

Ward, Manyatta Ward,Nyalenda A

Ward, East Kolwa Ward and Central

Kolwa Ward of Kisumu County.

3. Proposals related to Kisumu West Constituency Kisumu West Constituency

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(i) To split Kisumu Town West into two namely

Kisumu Town West and Kisumu Rural and Re-

name current Kisumu Rural to Seme Constituency.

(ii) To split Kisumu Town West into two and re-align

boundaries of the Current Kisumu Town West

Consituency (Proposed Seme Constituency) by

transferring West and North West Kisumu Wards/

Locations to the proposed Kisumo Constituency

(a) Seme constituency ( To cover N.C Seme, S.C

Seme, West Seme, S.W Seme, Otwenya, East Seme

Locations)

(b) Kisumo Constituency (To Cover N.W Kisumu,

West Kisumu, S.W Kisumu, East Kisumu, Central

Kisumu, North Kisumu Locations)

(iii) To split Kisumu Town West into two to create

Kisumu Central and Kisumu Constituency.

South West Kisumu Ward, Kisumu

East Ward, Kisumu Central Ward,

Kisumu North Ward, Kogony Ward,

North West Kisumu Ward and West

Kisumu Ward of Kisumu County.

Kisumu Central Constituency

Kondele Ward, Nyalenda ―B‖ Ward,

Railway Ward,Aerodrome Ward,

Milimani Ward, Kibuye Ward,

Stadium Ward, North Kisumu Ward,

Market Ward,Kaloleni-Shauri Moyo

Ward and Migosi Ward of Kisumu

County

4. Proposals related to Nyando Constituency

Two proposals were made:

(i) To split Nyando constituency into Kadibo

Constituency and Nyando Constituency

(ii) To split Nyando constituency intoWinam

Constituency and Nyando Constituency

It was also proposed that the following wards be

created:

(i) A new Tura ward

(ii) Subdivision of Awasi to Osiri, EastAwasi, West

Awasi wards

Create:-

(i) Winam Constituency wards- Comprised of Katho,

Kombura, Kochieng‘ East and West, Kanygwal,

Bwanda, Kawino North and Kawino South Wards

and for Remaining wards to constitute Nyando

constituency; and

(ii) Nyando constituency to consist of Tura (New),

Nyando Constituency

Kochieng’ Ward, Kawino Ward,

Kombura Ward,Bwanda-Kanyagwal

Ward, Awasi Ward, East Kano

Ward, Kombura-Katho Ward,

Kakola Ward, KochogoWard and

Onjiko-Wawidhi Ward of Kisumu

County.

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Kakola, East Awasi(New), West Awasi Kochogo,

Onjiko, Ayweyo (New), Magina(New) East Kano

wards

5. Proposals related to Muhoroni Constituency

Six proposals were made:

Split Muhoroni settlement Constituency- Comprise

of Muhoroni and Miwani constituencies (Boundary of

the Settlement will be adopted) and Muhoroni

Constituency- formed by the remaining part

And for North East Kano constituency to adopt the

Miwani Division Boundaries

(i) Muhoroni to remain as it is.

(ii) To review Nyando, Muhoroni and Kisumu East

Constituency boundaries and names to include

Awasi, Kakola, Kikolo, Kochogo, Wawidhi,

Onjiko wards;

(iii) Muhoroni Constituency to be renamed Kano

North Constituency to nclude Muhoroni

township, Chemelil, Fort Tenan, God Nyithindo,

Koru, Nyang‘oma, N.E Kano, Ombeyi, Miwani

Locations

(iv) Nyando Constituency to be renamed Kano East

Constituency

(v) Kano west Constituency – Comprise of

Bwanda/Kanyagwal, Kawino,

Kochieng‘Kombura/Katho, Kolwa East and Central

Muhoroni Constituency

Miwani Ward, Ombeyi North Ward,

Masogo Ward,Nyang’oma Ward,

Tamu Ward, Chemilil Ward, God

Nyithindo Ward, Muhoroni Town

Ward, Owaga Ward,Ward, Fort

Ternan Ward, Ombeyi South Ward

and Kabar Ward of Kisumu County.

6. Proposals related to Nyakach Constituency

It was proposed that the existing Nyakach constituency

be split into Upper Nyakach Constituency and Lower

Nyakach Constituency.

The following was proposed for the wards:

(i) Split Asawo to form Awaso and pap Onditi wards.

(ii) Split Oboch to form Oboch and South West

Nyakach wards

(iii) Split Nyalunya ward to form Nyalunya and Central

Nyakach wards

(iv) Split North nyakach to form North Nyakach and

Rang‘ul ward.

(v) North Nyakach be split into South Nyakach and

Nyakach Constituency

North Nyakach-Rangul Ward, North

East NyakachWard, South West

Nyakach Ward, Sigoti Ward,

SouthNyakach Ward, Thurdibuoro

Ward, East NyakachWard, West

Nyakach Ward, Nyakach-Nyalunya

Ward and Pap Onditi Ward of

Kisumu County.

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South East Nyakach ward

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5.3.44 Homa Bay County



1. Proposals related to Kasipul-Kabondo Constituency

Option 1

The constituency to be split into two namely;

1. Kabondo Constituency created to comprise of the

current Kabondo Division;

2. Kasipul Constituency created to comprise of the current

Kasipul Division

Option 2

The current Kasipul Kabondo Constituency be split into

three;

1. Kasipul East Constituency;

2. Kasipul West Constituency;

3. Kabondo Constituency

Kasipul Constituency

West Kasipul Ward, Central Kasipul

(Part) Ward,Mawira-Rabuor Ward,

Wire Hill-Migwa Ward, Sikri Ward,

Obisa Ward, Ayoro Nyadong‟e

Ward, and Kachien Ward.

Kabondo Constituency

Kawuor Ward, Kojwach Ward,

Kokwanyo Ward,Kabondo-Ramba

Ward, Kasewe Ward, Wang‟chieng

Ward and Kakelo Ward

2. Proposals related to Karachuonyo Constituecny

Proposal 1.

Split the Constituency into three as follows, though

respective wards not indicated at all:

(i) Karachuonyo South (To Cover Kanyaluo and Kibiri

Divisions);

(ii) Karachuounyo West (To Cover West and North

West Divisions); and

(iii) Karachuonyo East (To Cover North East and

Central Divisions)

Split into two as follows:

(i) West Karachuonyo ( Covering current West

Karachuonyo Divisions);

(ii) East Karachuonyo (Covering current East

Karachuounyo Divisions)

Karachuonyo Constituency

Kanam Ward, Kibiri Ward, Central

KarachuonyoWard, Simbi-Kogembo

Ward, Gumba-Jieri Ward,Gendia-

Awach Ward, Rambira Ward,

Kanyaluo Ward,Kakdhimu Ward,

Kanjira-Kobier Ward, Kokoth Ward

and Wang’chieng-Karabondi

Ward.

3. Proposals related to Rangwe Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Ragwe constituency into;

1. Homa Bay Town; Comprising of Homa Bay town,

East and West Kanyadas;

2. Rangwe; Comprising of Gem Asumbi, Kochia and

Kagan Locations

Rangwe Constituency

Gem West Ward, Gem Central

Ward, Gem East Ward, Kochia West

Ward, Kochia East Ward, Kagan

WestWard and Kagan East Ward.

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Proposal 2.

Split Ragwe constituency into;

(i) Homa Bay Constituency; Along the present Asego

Division Boundary;

(ii) Rangwe; Along the present Rangwe Division

Boundary

Homa Bay Town Constituency

Kanyabala Ward, Katuma Ward,

Posta-Bonde Ward,Hospital-Central-

Market Ward, Kalanya Ward,

Kanyadier-Kothidha Ward, West

Kanyada (Part) Ward and East

Kanyada (Part) Ward.

4. Proposals related to Ndhiwa Constituency

Proposal 1.

Split Ndhiwa into two to create the following:

(i) Ndiwa East (To cover Pala, Riana, Ndhiwa and

Kobodo Divisions);

(ii) Ndhiwa West (To cover Kobama and Nyarongi

Divisions).

Proposal 2.

Split Ndhiwa into two to create the following:

(i) Ndhiwa (To Cover Kobado and Ndhiwa

Divisions);

(ii) Ndiwa East or Riana Constituency (To cover Pala,

Riana, Divisions);

(iii) Ndhiwa West or Nyarongi Constituency (To cover

Kobama and Nyarongi Divisions)

Ndhiwa Constituency

West Kwabwai Ward, East Kwabwai

Ward, WestKanyidoto Ward, Riana

West Ward, Kanyikela Ward, South

Kanyamwa Ward, North Kanyamwa

Ward,Central Kabuoch Ward, South

Kabuoch Ward, Central Kanyamwa

Ward and West Kanyamwa Ward.

5. Proposals related to Mbita Constituency

Option 1

1. Mbita East Constituency to comprise Mbita Mainland

made up of Gembe East, Gembe Central, Gembe West,

Lambwe East and Lambwe West locations

2. Mbita West Constituency to comprise all the Mbita

islands namely; Mfangano, Rusinga, Takawiri, Remba,

Ringiti, Atego, and other small island.

Option 2

1. Lambwe Constituency that, a constituency be created

along the boundaries of Lambwe Valley Settlement

Scheme curved out of Mbita constituency with its

original boundaries as prescribed by the beacons to

include Ruma location now in Gwassi Constituency. The

constituency is named Lambwe Valley Settlement

Scheme.

2. Mfangano Constituency

Mbita Constituency

Takawiri Island, Remba Island,

Rusinga East Ward,West Mfangano

Ward, Mfangano South Ward,

GembeEast Ward, Gembe Central

Ward, Lambwe East Ward,Lambwe

West Ward, Kamasengre Ward,

Kaswanga-Wanyama Ward, Waware-

Wakinga Ward, Kasgunga Central

Ward and Kasgunga West Ward.

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3. Mbita constituency

6. Proposals related to Mbita Constituency

Suba Central constituency; That, a new constituency

be curved out from the old Suba district, i.e. Mbita and

Gwassi constituencies should cede some of their parts

and it shall be formed by Sumba, Central and Gwassi

north divisions;

Suba Central constituency comprising parts hived off

from Mbita constituency, namely the Mfangano division

and Central Division hived off from Gwassi

constituency. To this will also be added the islands of

Ringiti, Remba, Takawiri and other small islands.

Gwasi Constituency

Migingo Island, Kaksingri East

Ward, Ruma Ward, Kaksingri West

Ward, Gwasi North Ward, Gwasi

Central Ward, Owich Kibwer Ward

and Gwasi WestWard of Homa Bay

County.

(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Homa Bay County


No emerging issues.

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5.3.45 Migori County



1. Proposals related to Nyatike Constituency

Split into Nyatike into two Constituencies along river Kuja as

follows:-

North Nyatike Constituency

South Nyatike Constituency

North Nyatike Constituency should include:-

West and Central Karungu (Thakanchieng ward)

East and South East Karungu (Kanyasa ward)

North and North East Kadem (Ndhiwa ward)

Central Kadem (Nyakwere ward)

South East Kadem (Macaldar ward)

South Nyatike Constituency to include:-

West Kadem ( Got Kachora ward)

Southern Kadem (Kanyarwanda ward)

Karer Location (Karer ward)

Muhuru West location (Muhuri West ward)

Muhuru East (Muhuru East ward)

Others suggested not to be split Nyatike due to uneven distribution

of resources.

There were suggestion to split the existing 11 constituencies to 61.

The new ones should be:- West Muiru, Mairu South East, Muiru

East, Muiru Central, West Kadem, East Kadem, Kater, Central

Kadem, South East Kadem, and North Kadem

Nyatike Constituency

Kachieng’ Ward, Kanyasa

Ward, Ndiwa Ward, Nyakwere

Ward, Kanyarwanda Ward,

Macalder Ward, Got Kachola

Ward, East Kadem Ward, Kaler

Ward, Muhuru East Ward and

Muhuru West Ward of Migori

County.

2. Proposals related to Uriri Constituency

It was suggestions that Uriri be divided into two constituencies:-

Uriri Constituency and Rapogi Constituency;

The Boundaries for Uriri Constituency should cover Oyani

division and Uriri division;

Rapogi Constituency should include Kambogo division and

Rapogi division;

Currently there are six wards, thus suggestions that each ward be

divided into two = 12 wards to create 15 wards up from 12. These

will be named as Central Kanyamkago; Karatini; Mpper

Uriri Constituency

North Kanyamkago Zone Ward,

Central Kanyamkago Zone Ward,

West Kanyamkago Zone Ward,

South Kanyamkago Zone Ward,

East Kanyamkago Zone Ward

and Kamgundho Ward of Migori

County.

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Kamgundo; Lower Kamgundo; South Kanyamkago; Buware;

Kawere; Karateng (New); Lwala; Bware (New); Kinyupe; Kinjope

(New); Lower Central Kamyamkago; and Lower Kangundo.

Every location to have a councillor

3. Proposals related to Migori Constituency

Migori district has 2 divisions; Suba West which has seven

locations and seven wards; and Suba East that has six locations

and six wards;

Constituency should be divided into two:- Suba West

Constituency and Suba East Constituency;

Alternatively, it can be divided into Suna West Constituency and

Suna East Constituency;

Or it can be divided into Migori East and Migori West being

split along river Migori;

The following existing wards Giribe ward, Mukuro ward, God

Jope ward, Upper Suna ward, North Suna ward, Ngege ward ,

Ragana ward and Oruba ward should be divided to form the

following new ones - Giribe ward, Wasimeeti ward, Mukuro ward,

Rahaa ward, Suna East ward, God Jope ward Rabuor ward, Kwa

ward, Otacho ward, North Suna ward, Mapera ward, Ngege ward,

Ragana ward, College ward, Oruba ward and Nyanguma ward

Migori East

ConstituencyKakrao Ward, God

Jope Ward, Kwa Ward, Milimani

Ward, Kadika Ward, Genge Ward

and Nyasare Ward of Migori

County.

Migori West Constituency

Giribe Ward, Suna South Ward,

Mukuro Ward, Suna Nyabisawa

Ward, Oruba Ward and Ragana

Ward of Migori County.

4. Proposals for Rongo Constituency

The Constituency be divided into two:- Rongo Constituency and

Awendo Constituency;

Boundaries for Awendo constituency to cover two divisions -

Awendo and Dede;

Rongo Constituency to have two divisions of Rongo and Chamgi

Wadu;

Proposed that all existing locations should become wards.

Rongo Constituency

West Kamagambo Ward, South

Kamagambo Ward, East

Kamagambo Ward, North

Kamagambo Ward and Central

Kamagambo Ward of Migori

County.

Awendo Constituency

North Sakwa Ward, South Sakwa

Ward, Central Sakwa Ward, East

Sakwa Ward and West Sakwa


5. Proposals related to Kuria Constituency

Split Kuria Constituency into two constituencies:-

o Kuria East Constituency that will comprise of the

following divisions; Kegonga, Chinato, Ntimaru, and

Kwiho

o Kuria West Constituency that will comprise of the

Kuria West Constituency

Nyamosense Ward, Taranga’nya

Ward, Tagare Ward, Komosoko

Ward, Getonga’nya Ward,

Masaba Ward, Kombe Ward,

Ikerege Ward, Nyamaharaga

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following divisions:- Kehancha, Ikerege, Mabera, Masaba,

and Isebania;

Prposed 7 additional wards to the existing 25 to form a total of 32

wards.

Ward, Bukira Central Ward,

Gokeharaka Ward, Getambwega

Ward, Kehancha Ward, Nyankore

Ward, Nyabikaye Ward and

Nyametaburo Ward of Migori

County.

Kuria East Constituency

Nyabasi West Ward, Maeta Ward,

Nyabasi North Ward, Kegonga

Ward, Wangirabose Ward,

Ntimaru Ward, Siabai Ward,

Gwitembe Ward and Kebaroti


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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Migori County (Kuria Excluded)

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No emerging issues.

5.3.46 Kisii County



1. Proposals related to Bobasi Constituency

It was proposed that Bobasi be split into two using tea

processing zones to make demarcations as follows:-

Sameta Constituency and Bobasi/Borabu Constituency

or Sameta Constituency and Nyancheki Constituency;

Sameta to be a Constituency (Bobasi Chache);

Nyacheki & Nyamache Division to form another (Bobasi

Borabu);

Turwa sub-location and Nyabisia Sub-locations to be part of

Mosora ward because of communication problem.

Alteranatively:

Bobasi to be split into 2

1. Bassi Chache- Comprise of Itibo, Kenyerere and Orogare

Division;

2. Basi Borabu Constituency- Comprised of Nyacheki,

Bogetaorio, Suguta, Kiobegi Division

Bobasi Consitituency

Emenwa-Nyoera Ward, Kiobegi-

Gionseri Ward, Nyachogochogo Ward,

Nyantira Ward, Nyacheki

Ward, Maji Mazuri Ward, Mosora

Ward, Bobasi Masige Ward, Nyangusu

Ward and Bobasi Borabu Ward of Kisii

County.

2. Proposals related to Bomachoge Constituency.

The Constituency comprise of two (2) districts namely:-

Kenyenya District; and Ogembo District.

The Constituency be divided into two Constituencies as

follows:-

1. Bomachoge Borabu Constituency (Current Kenyenya

District); and

2. Bomachoge Chache Constituency (Current Gucha

District).

Alternatively, divide Bomachoge into:

1. Kenyanya Constituency; and

2. Ogembo Constituency (Gucha Constituency).

It is suggested also that the formation of the following

Wards: Kerongoroni; Kimonge; Bokione Borabu and

Kenyenya.

Bomachoge Constituency

Mokubo Ward, Kenyenya Ward,

Boochi Borabu Ward, Majoge Borabu

Ward, Majoge Masaba Ward and

Magenche Ward of Kisii County

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There was suggestions to form the following wards for

Kenyenya Town Council: Central Ward, Keberei Ward;

Nyakoiba Ward; Omobera Ward; Enamba Ward and

Nyabirongo Ward; and

3. It was further suggested that Bokiomonge and Bosoti

should have two wards each and Kenyenya society to be

called Nyangweta Ward.

NOTE: Above presentations led to the creation of Gucha

Constituency that comprises of 7 wards from Bomachoge

and 4 from Bobasi

Gucha Constituency

Bosoti Ward, Nyaisero Ward, Misesi

Ward, Egetuki Ward, Getare Ward,

Central Ward, Tendere Ward, Sameta

Ward, Bobasi Chache Ward,

Mokwerero Ward and Bobasi

Boitangare Ward of Kisii County.

4. Proposals related to South Mugirango

Constituencies

The Constituency be divided into two using river Kuja as a

boundary between:-

i. South Mugirango Borabu; and

ii. South Mugirango Chache.

South Mugirango Constituency

Nyansore Ward, Bogetenga Ward,

Boikanga West Ward, Boikanga East

Ward, Getenga Ward, Chitago

Ward, Borabu Ward, Nyachenge Ward,

Central-Ikoba Ward, Nyango-

Kiburunga Ward, Otendo-Nyansakia

Ward, Kabiero Ward and Bomonyara

Ward of Kisii County.

4. Proposals related to Bonchari Constituency

It was suggested that Bonchari remains as it is currently – no

subdivisions.

It was suggested that the wards for Suneka Town Council

be as follows: Bonyanchaire, Bomwancha, Township ward

(Suneka) and Suneka Town ward.

Gusii Town Council should formed by Bomariba West

ward, Bomokura North ward and Riara South ward.

Bonchari Constituency

Riana Ward, Bomokora Ward,

Nyamokenye Ward,Nyang‟iti Ward,

Ensaria Ward, Bukeira Ward, Bomariba

Ward, Bogiakumu North Ward and

Bogiakumu South Ward of Kisii

County.

5. Proposals related to Nyaribari Masaba Constituency

Two suggestions were given as follows:-

i. Borabu be given first priority for a constituency and

Kitutu Chache to be given a constituency; and

ii. Nyaribari Masaba constituency should remain undivided

with intact boundaries as it is now.

Nyaribari Masaba Constituency

Kiamokama Ward, Mobamba Ward,

Ikorongo Ward, Metembe Ward,

Gesusu Ward, Ichuni Ward, Amabuko

Ward, Kerema Ward, Ekware Ward and

Ibacho Ward of Kisii County.

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It was suggested that the Wards for Masimba County Council

should include the existing wards (4) Geteri, Ikenye, Masimba

township, Riamichoki and Riabitutu;

Keroka Township should include Keroka township ward,

Keroka, Kiamirega, Riamakanda and Bogeche; and

County Council of Gusii should include Nyamasibi,

Nyankononi, Masaba, Magonga and Nyasike.

6. Proposals related to Nyaribari Chache Constituency

It was suggestions as follows:-

Nyaribari Chache remains intact with its boundaries;

Gusii County Council should comprise of the 6 existing

wards:- Nyamimiso; Nyosia; Nyanko; Nyamawa;

Nyamesocho; Nyankororo; Taracha; Nyamarwe; Bomuagi;

Matunwa; and Nyaguta;

Kisii Municipality should include 5 existing wards namely:-

Kiamabundu; Masongo; Nyanchwa; Kionganyo; Nyamage;

Nyongusu; Nyataro; Masongo; Nyasacha; Central East; and

Hospital ward.

Nyaribari Chache Constituency

Kegati Ward, Kiogoro Ward, Birongo

Ward, Ibeno Ward, Keumbu Ward,

Kanga Hill Ward, Nyansira Ward,

Bobaracho Ward, Nyaura Ward,

Mwembe Tayari Ward and Boronyi

Ward of Kisii County.

7. Proposals related to Kitutu Chache Constituency

The following suggestions were presented:-

Option 1.

Split the constituency into three constituencies namely:

1. North Kitutu Chache Constituency - comprising the upper

part.

2. South Kitutu Chache Constituency - comprising the Lower

part.

3. Kisii Town ( Getembe) Constituency

Option 2.

i. Kitutu Chache Constituency be divided into two i.e.

Marani Constituency and Mosocho Constituency.

ii. Marani Constituency to cover Marani district while

Mosocho Constituency covering areas of Mosocho and

Kisii Township in Kisii Central District.

The Wards within Kisii Township should be Nyabururu,

Kiamuasi, Nyakongo, Daraja Mbili and Kiongongi but

Marani Constituency

Kegogi Ward, Ikuruma Ward, Sensi

Ward, Mwamonari Ward, Marani Ward

and Matongo-Gesangero Ward of Kisii

County.

Mososcho Constituency

Mosocho Ward, Bogeka Ward, Nyakoe

Ward, Nyatieko Ward, Nyankongo

Ward, Kiamwasi Ward, Nyabururu

Ward, Central Ward, Daraja Mbili Ward

and Kiongongi Ward of Kisii County.

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additional ones such as Getembe, Mwamogesa, Nyambira

and Geticha wards.

Marani County Council should comprise of Mwamoriari,

Mwagichana, Kegogi, Ikuma, Matongo/Gesangera and Sesi.

They further requested for two more wards: Mwakibagendi

and Gesangero wards

It was suggested that Mosocho should comprise of Bogisero

ward, Bogeka ward, Nyakoe ward, Nyanguru ward and

Nyatieko ward. Further create Bogisero South and Bogisero

North wards.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Kisii County

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(iii) Emerging Issues

Nyaribari Chache

The Community of interests were not considered. For instance a ward was curved out of Nyaribari

Chache and taken to Borabu.

Bobasi

The re- drawing of boundaries was not consultatively done. The transfer of wards from the

neighboring Bobasi and Bamachoge constituencies to the new Gucha constituency was not

consultative.

5.3.47 Nyamira



1. Proposals related to Kitutu Masaba Constituency

Kitutu Masaba comprises of Manga and Masaba Districts;

Manga district has three divisions namely:- Magombo

Division, Kemera Division and Manga Division;

Masaba District has Gesima Division, Rioma Division and

Gachuba Division;

It was suggested that Kitutu Masaba be split into two as

follows:-

Kitutu Masaba Constituency

Central Kitutu Constituency

It was also suggested that the constituency can be along river

Kuja

Kitutu Masaba South Constituency.

Kitutu Masaba North Constituency.

(i) There was a proposal that the existing 11 wards to the

following:- Nyamakoroto, Riamoni, Esami, Rigena, Geni,

Nyaganya, East Kitutu, Sirate, Nyaguku, Gekano, Nyakongo,

Ritongo, Nyikuro, Kianguso, and Nyangina.

Kitutu Masaba Constituency

Magombo Ward, Gachuba Ward,

Rigoma Ward, Getare Ward, Biticha

sub-location in East Kitutu Ward,

Nyankoba Ward, Tombe Ward,

Omogonchoro Ward, Bugwendo

Ward, Miriri Ward, Kemera Ward and

North Manga Ward of Nyamira

County.

2. Proposals related to North Mugirango/Borabu

Constituency

(ii) Divide the Constituency into two as follows:-

i. Borabu Constituency (Borabu district)

ii. North Mugirango Constituency

(iii) Recommended that the Constituency has 17 wards and should

be increased to 30 due to population of the area. The

following should be divided:-Omonono ward 2, Mekenene

North Mugirango Constituency

Omonono Ward, Nyaramba-Nyangoge

Ward, Mageri Ward, Magwagwa Ward,

Itibo Ward, Bokeira Ward, Obwari

Ward, Mokomoni Ward, Ikonge Ward,

Bomwagamo Ward and Nyankono-

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ward 2, Esakia ward 1, Central ward 2, Central ward 2,

Nyanamba ward 2, Matutu ward 1, Mageri ward 2, Magwanga

3, Kiang‘eni 2, Umwagamo 2, Itibo 3, Bokeira ward 3, Obwani

2, Mokunguni 2 and Ikonge 2

Kerumbe sublocation in Kiangeni

Ward of Nyamira County.

Borabu Constituency

Matutu Ward, Ensakia Ward, Gesima

Ward, Embaro sub-location of East

Kitutu Ward, Mochenwa Ward,Central

Ward, Bocharia Ward, Nyasore Ward,

Esise Ward, Manga Ward, Mekenene

Ward and Kitaru sublocation in

Kiangeni Ward of Nyamira County.

3. Proposals related to West Mugirango

(iv) The constituency has currently 12 wards and it is suggested

that each ward be divided into two to form 24 new wards.

West Mugirango Constituency

Rangenyo Ward, Kebirigo Ward,

Sironga Ward, Nyamira Ward, Bigege

Ward, Motagara Ward, Bogichora

(Part) Ward, Keera Ward,

Bonyamatuta (Part) Ward, Ikobe

Ward, Miruka Ward and Motontera

Ward of Nyamira County.

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(ii) IIBRC Proposed Map for Nyamira County

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a) Kitutu Masaba

It emerged that about 60,000 people were moved to Borabu constituency without consultation while

some constituencies with less people were given more constituencies.

b) North Mugirango

Some wards were moved to the existing or new constituencies. The requested number of

constituencies were not granted. The community of interest request for North Mugirango to be

splitin two was not given.

Note: the wards used by IIBRC in delimitation of constituencies are the local government electoral

units as per 2007.

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CHAPTER V

PROPOSALS ON DELIMTATIONS OF COUNTY ASSEMBLYWARDS

5.0 Introduction

The criteria for delimitation of wards is provided for in Article 89 (5) and (6) of the Constitution of

Kenya, 2010). Article 89(6) provides that the number of inhabitants of a constituency or Ward may

be greater or lesser than the population quota by a margin of not more than—

(a) forty per cent for cities and sparsely populated areas; and

(b) thirty per cent for the other areas.

Article 89(12) of the Constitution defines ―population quota‖ by dividing the number of inhabitants

of Kenya with the number of constituencies or wards, as applicable.

Article 89(3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides that the IEBC shall review the number,

names and boundaries of wards periodically. The Act requires that the Commission shoulr resolve

all issues arising from the IIBRC review. Specifically, the Commission is given the following

mandate as regards completion of the first review -

(a) re-distribution of such wards or administrative units in the affected constituencies as

may be appropriate;

(b) subject to the Constitution, addressing issues of new constituencies falling outside the

population quota as provided for by Article 89(6) of the Constitution but at the same

time ensuring that such a process shall –

(i) take into account the provisions of Article 89(7)(b) of the Constitution that

requires progressive efforts and not instant demographic equality of all towards

attaining the population quota in each constituency and Ward for the purposes of

the first review;

(ii) not be subject to new definitions of cities, urban areas and sparsely populated

areas or to new population figures;

(iii) be subject to the use of enumerated national census figures and not projected

figures.

5.1 IEBC Determination of County Assembly Wards

The IEBC has applied a three-step process to determine the number of County Assembly Wards.

Under the first step, the Commission determined the total number of wards into which the country

shall be divided. In this respect, an upper limit of 1,450 is proposed1. According to the Report of the

Task Force on Devolved Government (TFDG), each of the 290 constituencies will have a minimum

of 3 and a maximum of 5 wards. The number of wards was determined using the number of

constituencies in each County with the primary consideration for equity in representation in the

1 Final Report of the Taskforce on Devolved Government, Volume I

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County. The TFDG in effect proposed to reduce Ward representatives from the current 3,465

including nominated councillors to about 2,000. The IEBC considers this national limit plausible as

it enables a County to effectively fulfil its representation and oversight functions.

In computing the number of wards nationally, the IEBC has been guided by the constitutional

provision that the number of inhabitants of a constituency or Ward may be greater or lesser than the

population quota by a margin of not more than 40 per cent for cities and sparsely populated areas

and 30 per cent for the other areas. For the constituency population quota, a figure of 133,138 was

determined by the Constitution of Kenya (Total national population divided by the total number of

constituencies). In a similar vein, the population quota for the Ward which is 26,628 has been

arrived at by dividing the total national population by the total proposed number of wards. The

population quota for the Ward obtained using the formula below is consistent with the population

quota for the constituency as provided for under the Section 27(1)(b) of the Sixth Schedule of the

Constitution of Kenya.

National Population as at 2009 Census =38,610,097 = 26,628

Total Number of Wards

1,450

The IEBC obtained the number of wards applicable to each constituency by computing the

proportion of the population of the constituency in relation to the total population of the County

and multiplying by the number of wards which the County is entitled to. The computation is based

on a formula which serves to maintain equality between wards and the number of electors.

Total Population of Constituency X Number of wards allocated each County

Total Population of each County

Applying the above formula ensures that even the smallest County has the required members of the

County Assembly to perform its function. This approach takes cognisance of the inherent inequities

in the populations of various counties and the imbalances in each constituency. This is because

counties were created by the Constitution without regard to their populations. The approach

therefore achieves equity of representation within the County and is therefore preferred by the

IEBC. The table below presents the proposed determination of wards by IEBC based on the above

approach and deviation from the quota.

The proposed county wards are annexed.

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CHAPTER VI

BOUNDARY DELIMITATION PROPOSALS & WAYFORWARD

6.0 Introduction

The creation of electoral units in Kenya started with the creation of 117 Constituencies in 1963,

followed by Constituency reviews in 1966 which then culminated in the creation of 210

Constituencies.

The Independence Constitution of Kenya provided key criteria to guide the delimitation process.

These criteria guided all the boundary reviews by the ECK and generally remained in place until the

Constitutional Amendment of 29th December 2011 under which the criteria that guided the work of

the IIBRC were enacted.

Notably, the authority and criteria for delimitation of local authority electoral areas has been the

same at that of Constituencies.2

With the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the IIBRC was mandated to determine

the names and boundaries of wards against the criteria provided under the Constitution 3also to

generally apply in the delimitation of county wards.

6.1 Methodology applied by the IIBRC

In reviewing constituency and ward boundaries, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires the

Commission to consult all interested parties.4It is documented that the IIBRC held eight provincial

visits and a total 106 public hearings whereof 20,726 attended the public hearings.

The objective of the public consultations was to collect views regarding electoral and administrative

boundaries. All stakeholders were requested to present to the Commission oral submissions or

written submissions either as individuals or groups and the public invited to give presentations

through scheduled public hearings in existing constituencies.

6.2 Applicable Framework

Many of the submissions received offered suggestions on delimitation with emphasis on

constitutional criterion. Various boundary concerns were brought to the attention of the IIBRC as it

emerged that Kenyans were aware of the historical injustices in the delimitation of electoral and

administrative boundaries of Kenya.

In consideration of the criteria under Article 89 of the constitution, public submissions and petitions

should be presented within three key limits;

2 As provided under the Local Government Act

3 Article 89(5)

4 Article 89(7) of the Constitution

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a) Community Interests: This relating to the historical, political, economic and cultural conflicts

existing in various parts of the country. As such areas of economic interest to the

community and the existence of a favorable economic infrastructure (schools; hospitals;

market centers); presence of harmonious co-existence between communities and political

stability that also protects the rights of minorities and marginalized communities posit as

boundary concerns.

b) Geographical Features: For purposes of delimitation focus is on patterns of human

settlement; land use and road networks and land cover for communications (TV; mobile

telephony).Also inclusive of equities in resource allocation, natural and water resources and

national security.

c) Communication Protocol: Means of communication also considers roads networks,

telecommunications (mobile and radio telephony) and postal and courier services.

All submissions should focus thereof on access to these services and infrastructure and the

Commission in retrospect shall take into account views of the communities affected.

6.3 Work Plan

The workplan for the delimitation exercise is developed on the basis of the mandate provided under

the fifth schedule to the IEBC Act 2011.

i. Collection, Analysis and presentation of data

Information and data collected having been interpreted and legally analyzed informs the

delimitation exercise. This involves collection and analysis of population data based on the

constitutional provisions. Literature review undertaken not only covers the relevant

documents cited under the IEBC Act but also covers maps and archival data on boundaries

and boundary delimitation in Kenya, including best practices.

ii. Field Visits

Public hearings provide a tool for gathering and compiling relevant information from the

general public on matters of concern in delimitation. This will also offer immediate feedback

on emerging issues on suggestions for boundary variations.

Field visits by the IIBRC were organized to sensitise the general public and stakeholders on

the mandate and responsibility of the IEBC and providing Kenyans and opportunity to

contribute their views. These were structured to clusters of a minimum of 6 to a maximum

of 12 constituencies per public hearing based on vicinity of selected constituencies per

region and were conducted for a consecutive period of 3months.

iii. Memorandum

Written submissions-memoranda were presented to the IIBRC by all interested parties,

either individuals or groups seeking to have their views equally taken into consideration.

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These too were strictly based on the mandate of the IIBRC and Constitutional criteria for

delimitation.

iv. Analysis of data collected

The IIBRC analysed data against the constitutional provisions using analytical tools-ICT and

GIS

The most appropriate media for communication will be identified and employed by the Commission

to reach the stakeholders and general public. And to achieve optimum results, it is expected, through

civic education; that the general public will be equipped with the requisite knowledge on the process

of delimitation to enable them submit their views against the constitutional provisions. Stakeholder,

consultation will focus on key principles in the public and private sector, which strategy may be

further supplemented by interactive media briefings.

Data from field visits and public hearings is to be analysed in relation to constituency and

community groupings on community interest, geographical features and means of communication.