What is a constituency in Kenya?
Constituencies of Kenya are used to elect members of the Kenyan parliament. In accordance with article 89 of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, there are 290 constituencies, based on a formula where these constituencies were to be delineated based on population numbers. Each constituency returns one MP.
How many constituencies are there in Isiolo County?
As of 2018, the County has two constituencies (Isiolo North Constituency and Isiolo South Constituency), three sub-counties and ten wards.
What constituency is Isiolo town?
Isiolo North Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of two constituencies of Isiolo County.
What is Isiolo known for?
Isiolo is also known for its large market, while brass, copper and aluminum jewellery making is a local industry. The Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves lie north of the town, while Lewa Downs reserve is located south of Isiolo. The Meru National Park lies in the North East of the town.
Which is the largest constituency in Kenya?
It is one of four constituencies in Marsabit County. The entire constituency is located within Marsabit County Council area. The constituency was established for the 1988 elections. It is the largest constituency in Kenya on land coverage and hosts the only true desert in Kenya, Chalbi desert.
Is constituency the same as sub county?
A sub-county is similar to a constituency, the latter which is a decentralized unit for the national government. Since there are two hundred and ninety constituencies, then the sub-counties should have the same number.
How many constituencies are in Marsabit County?
Electoral constituencies There 4 constituencies and 20 county assembly wards.
How many constituencies are in Meru County?
Political Units. It has nine constituencies and forty five county assembly wards.
Which region is Isiolo?
upper eastern region
Isiolo County is located in the upper eastern region of Kenya. It borders seven counties with Garissa County to the east, Wajir County to the North East, Meru County to the South West, Samburu County to the East, Marsabit County to the North West, Kitui County to the South West and Tana River County to the south east.
What tribe is Isiolo?
In the 2009 Census, Isiolo County had a cosmopolitan population of 143,234, with Borana, Samburu, Gabra, Sakuye, Turkana, Meru and Somali being the main ethnic groups in the region.
How many constituencies are in Meru?
Is sub-county same as district?
Sub-counties are the decentralised units through which county governments of Kenya will provide functions and services. Under the former Constitution of Kenya, the Provinces of Kenya were subdivided into a number of districts (wilaya).