Formerly, Vihiga district
Highlights of Vihiga County Profile #
- Area: 563.8 km2
- Population: The population of Vihiga county is 590,013 as per 2019 Kenya Census. For a break down of Vihiga population by subcounty see: Mulembe In Numbers: Population Of Vihiga, Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia Counties By Sub-County As Per Kenya Census 2019
- Registered Voters in Vihiga County: 310,043
- Constituencies: There are five constituencies in Vihiga County, they are: Hamisi, Vihiga, Sabatia, Emuhaya, Luanda
Vihiga County location #
Vihiga County is in Western Kenya. It lies to the east of Kakamega Forest and borders Kisumu County to the south, Siaya County to the west, Kakamega County to the north and Nandi county to the east.
Vihiga County map, boundaries, infrastructure and public utilities #
Towns, neighborhoods, markets and estates in Vihiga County #
Luanda, Mbale ( Vihiga County headquarters), Chavakali, Majengo, Gisambai, Mudete and the Kaimosi Complex that includes Cheptulu market, Mbihi,
Major Roads in Vihiga County #
- Vihiga Police Station-Mbihi road (5.5km)
- Chavakali-Solongo-Ivona-Kegondi-Chandumba road (4.3km)
- Kegoye Ring Road-Kegoye Primary-Endeli road (3.1km)
- Mbale-Endeli-Munoywa road (2.8km); Bitumen standard; funded by World Bank for Sh50 million; rehabilitated by Kura
- Mbale market stalls-Endeli Junction (2km)
- Mbale Prison-National Housing Corporation (NHC)-Shell Petrol Station road (1km)
- Majengo-Magui-Kidundu (2km)
- Mbale Equity Bank-Mukuli-Kesee (1.4km)
- Manyatta-Chambiti School Ring Road-Stage Maziwa (2km)
- Chavakali-Lusiola (2.5km)
- Mudete Market-Vohovole Primary School (0.7km)
- Mbale-Tsimbalo-Munoywa road (2.8km)
- Chavakali-Munoywa-Kiritu road (tarmacked by KURA)
Meet the people: Demographic profile of Vihiga County #
Of the 590,013 (2019), people in Vihiga count, there are 283,678 men, 306,323 female and intersex 12. The average household size in Vihiga county according to the 2019 census is 4.1
Election and political profile of Vihiga County #
According to IEBC, in 2022, Vihiga County had a total of 310,043 registered voters.
Registered voters in Vihiga County per Constituency and County Assembly Ward #
Coming soon. Profile under update.
Where to vote: Polling stations in Vihiga County #
Coming soon. Profile under update.
Vihiga County results and political history #
Vihiga County Governors #
The current governor of Vihiga count is Wilbur Ottichillo who was elected on an Orange Democratic Party (ODM) ticket and is serving his second term in office.
| Governor | Political Party | In office (Term) |
|---|---|---|
| Moses Akaranga (First Governor of Vihiga County) | Progressive Party of Kenya (PPK) | 2013 to August 2017. |
| Wilbur Otichillo | Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) | August 2017 to August 2022; Reelected for a second term August 2022 to date. |
Vihiga County Assembly Speakers #
The current speaker of the County Assembly of Vihiga (3rd Assembly) is Hon. Chris Omulele. Chris Omulele is a former member of parliament of Lunada constituency (2012-2017 and 2017-2022). In his capacity as Vihiga County Assembly speaker, he is also a member of County Assemblies Forum (CAF) of Kenya.
| Speaker | Sponsoring Party | Assemby | Term in Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Chitwa | 2012-2016 (Suspended by County Assembly on claims that he spent he spent Sh1.85 million public money for his wedding and honeymoon, and Sh200,000 to buy an engine for a personal car) | ||
| Richard Muhiga | Acted in capacity after suspension of Dan Chitwa | ||
| Hasna Mbone Mudeizi | Amani National Congress (ANC) | 2nd Assembly of Vihiga County | 2017-2022 |
