Nyakach Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Pap-Onditi operates under the postal code 40111. Administratively classified as both a constituency and a subcounty within Kisumu County, Nyakach occupies 357.3 km² in western Kenya’s Nyanza Province. It borders Homa Bay County (south), Kericho County (east), Nandi County (northeast), and the Kisumu subcounties of Nyando and Kisumu West.
Nyakach at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency & Subcounty |
| Year Established | 2013 (under devolved government) |
| Parent County | Kisumu |
| Geographic Location | Western shore of Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria |
| Total Area (sq km) | 357.3 |
| Population (Latest Census) | |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Pap-Onditi |
| Current Representative (MP) | |
| Latest CDF Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Nyakach operates under a dual governance framework. As a constituency, it falls under the National Government’s oversight, managed by an elected Member of Parliament (MP) and a National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee responsible for infrastructure projects . As a subcounty, it is administered by a Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) who coordinates security, national ministries, and county enforcement.
Wards in Nyakach
Nyakach comprises 5 electoral wards:
- North Nyakach
- West Nyakach
- Central Nyakach
- South West Nyakach
- South East Nyakach
Complete Nyakach Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pap-Onditi | 40111 |
| 2 | Katito | 40118 |
| 3 | Sondu Miriu Post Office | 40111 |
| 4 | Pap-Onditi Market | 40111 |
| 5 | Katito Market | 40118 |
| 6 | North Nyakach Ward | 40118 |