Funyula Constituency

Funyula Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of seven constituencies in Busia County. The constituency was established for the 1997 elections. At independence it was known as Busia Central represented in parliament by the Late James Machio till 1967 upon his death. During the resulting By-elections the seat was won by the Late Habil Kanani who lost the seat to Arthur Ochwada in the General Elections of 1969. Ochwada served one term and lost to Dr. Julia Ojiambo in the General Election of 1974. Dr. Ojiambo served two terms and lost Moody Awori in the snap General Elections of 1983.

Former vice-president Moody Awori used to represent Funyula constituency. Before the constituency was established, he had represented the Busia South and Samia constituencies (both now disestablished).[1]

Members of Parliament

Elections MP [1] Party Notes
1997 Moody Awori KANU
2002 Moody Awori NARC
2007 Paul Otuoma ODM NB: Funyula was one time known by the name "Otoro", during its existence as a market center.

Wards

Wards
Ward Registered Voters Local Authority
Bwiri 5,552 Busia county
Funyula North 9,056 Busia county
Funyula South 9,207 Busia county
Namboboto 3,381 Funyula town
Nangina 2,220 Funyula town
Odiado 1,044 Funyula town
Wakhungu 1,493 Funyula town
Total 31,953
*September 2005.[2]

KEY PROFESSIONALS FROM FUNYULA: Dr. Smokin Wanjala - Judge in the Supreme Court of Kenya Eng. Mathias Ogama - Structural Engineer in private practice Mr. Khakhudu Agunda - Renowned journalist/Editor Dr. JJ Masiga - Dentist and former national star in the Kenyan National team - Harambee Stars Dr. Julia Ojiambo - former professor of nutrition and a political figure Mr. Sylvester Namagwa - a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and a management expert Dr. Paul Otuoma - Veterinary doctor and a politician Mr. Eugine Wandera - Software Engineer and politician Mr. Albert Bwire camus - Management Expert (Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission)

References

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