Siaya county's population: over 850000
Constituencies: Ugenya, Ugunja, Alego Usonga, Gem, Bondo, Rarienda (according to rhe proposed IEBC borders.
Major Towns: Siaya (capital), Ugunja, Ukwala and Yala towns
Main Features: Fishing and fish trade.
Description:
Siaya County is the administrative county of Nyanza province. The county is located in the south-western parts of Kenya bordering Busia County to the north and Kisumu County to the south-east.
Siaya County is inhabited by nine communities namely: Yimbo, Alego, Uyoma, Gem, Ugenya, Sakwa, Usonga, Asembo and Uholo. Siaya County shares the shores of Lake Victoria together with other neighbouring counties.
Siaya town the capital of the county is an economic hub with massive potential for providing for the country’s needs.
prominent personalities: US President Barack Obama,Prof. Bethwell Ogot, Raila Odinga, James Orengo
Economic activities:
• Fishing and fish trade.
• Subsistence Agriculture and peasant farming
