Lamu West Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Mokowe operates under the postal code 80502 . This constituency is one of two electoral units in Lamu County (Coast Province), established under Kenya’s 2010 constitutional devolution framework . Geographically, it encompasses the southwestern mainland portion of Lamu County, bordering Lamu East Constituency (island archipelago) to the northeast, Tana River County to the west, and Garissa County to the northwest .
Lamu West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Lamu |
| Geographic Location | Mainland SW Lamu, Coast Province |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 7 |
| Administrative HQ | Mokowe (Postal Code: 80502) |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Lamu West operates under Kenya’s devolved governance model, blending national and county oversight. The constituency’s administration is led by a Member of Parliament (MP) and supervised by the Lamu County Government, with coordination between the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee and county departments .
Lamu West comprises 7 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Shella/Manda
- Mkomani
- Hindi
- Mkunumbi
- Bahari
- Hongwe
- Witu
Complete Lamu West Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mokowe | Administrative HQ/Town | Shella/Manda | 80502 |
| 2 | Mpeketoni Sub-County Hospital | Public Hospital | Bahari | 80503 |
| 3 | Witu Market | Major Market | Witu | 80504 |
| 4 | Mpeketoni Dialysis Unit | Specialized Health Facility | Bahari | 80503 |
| 5 | Faza Oxygen Plant | Health Infrastructure | Shella/Manda | 80502 |
| 6 | Bahari Njema Primary School | Public School | Mkunumbi | 80502 |
| 7 | Lamu West NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Mokowe | 80502 |
| 8 | Hindi Ward | Ward | Hindi | 80503 |
| 9 | Mkunguni Square | Public Space | Mkomani | 80502 |
| 10 | Lamu Food Bazaar Site | Market/Cultural Hub | Mkomani | 80502 |