Kisumu West Constituency operates under the central postal code 40100. Classified as a parliamentary constituency within Kisumu County, it occupies the western sector of the county, bordering Seme Constituency to the north, Kisumu Central to the east, and Siaya County to the west.
Kisumu West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Parliamentary Constituency |
| Year Established | 1997 |
| Parent County | Kisumu |
| Geographic Location | Western Kisumu County, bordering Siaya County |
| Total Area (sq km) | 212.9 |
| Population (Latest Census) | 172,821 (2019 Census) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Dago |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Kisumu West functions as an electoral and service delivery unit under Kenya’s devolved governance system. The constituency elects a Member of Parliament (MP) who oversees the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) for infrastructure projects, primarily in education and health. National government services are coordinated through the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Dago, while county-level functions (health, agriculture) are managed by Kisumu County Government departments under Governor.
Wards in Kisumu West
Kisumu West comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Central Kisumu
- Kisumu North
- North West Kisumu
- South West Kisumu
- West Kisumu
Complete Kisumu West Postal Codes
Kisumu West utilizes a hierarchical postal coding system where the county-wide code 40100 (Kisumu Central Post Office) handles primary sorting. Three localized codes refine delivery for specific settlements: 40112 (Dago), 40131 (Paw Akuche), and 40137 (Ratta).
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dago Market | Market | Kisumu North | 40112 |
| 2 | Paw Akuche Health Centre | Hospital | West Kisumu | 40131 |
| 3 | Maseno University | University | Kisumu North | 40112 |
| 4 | Korando Secondary School | School | Central Kisumu | 40100 |
| 5 | Kisumu West NG-CDF Office | Government Office | Kisumu North | 40112 |
| 6 | Ratta Health Clinic | Hospital | South West Kisumu | 40137 |
| 7 | Bar Olengo Market | Market | West Kisumu | 40100 |
| 8 | Kisumu North Ward Office | Government Office | Kisumu North | 40112 |
| 9 | St. Theresa’s Yala School | School | North West Kisumu | 40100 |
| 10 | West Kisumu Ward Office | Government Office | West Kisumu | 40100 |