Uriri is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eight constituencies of Migori County. There are five wards in the constituency, all electing councillors to the Migori County council. The constituency was established for the 1997 elections. Its mainly inhabited by two ethnic tribes namely Luo and the Abaluhya, who live harmoniously, with kiswahili being the major language in this sub county region.
The common agricultural produce from this region include sugarcane and tobacco (the two are the leading cash crops of this region) maize, beans, groundnuts, and arrow root. The area serves as a major sugarcane catchment area for Sony Sugar Company Limited, Sukari Industries and Transmara Sugar Company. With the development of Sh120 million Mara Tea Factory, a few farmers are already branching out into tea farming as well.
Educationedit
The region faces challenges in education system. It has few secondary schools which have adequate facilities, and few primary schools. Among the few secondary schools it has are Arambe Secondary School, St. Pius Uriri High School, Mukuyu Secondary School, Achuth Secondary School, and Bware Secondary School. Among the leading primary schools are Luoro Primary School, St. Mary's Oyola Primary School, Kamsaki Primary School, Kolwal Primary School, Bware Primary School, Mukuyu Primary School, Uriri Primary School, Magongo Primary School, Sigira Primary School, and Korondo Primary School.
Girls' education in Uriri sub-county faces challenges, with many families opting for early marriages due to inadequate schools and poverty in the region.
Sports and cultureedit
Uriri has rich culture due to the presence of various communities and denominations. Every five years its graced with the Abatiriki circumcision ceremonies, and every two years the Maragoli circumcision ceremonies. Religious doctrines such as Islam and Christianity are also well practiced.
Football is the sport of the day as many youths participate in local tourneys and village tournaments organized by the local leaders. These include Madegwa Cup Tourney and Mudeisi tournament. Common teams include Kolwal FC, Kamsaki FC, Bware HomeBoyz FC, Korondo FC, Mukuyu FC, and Uriri United.
^Center for Multiparty Democracy: Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944–2007 2008-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
^Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registered voters per polling station by electoral area/ward and constituency 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
January 01, 1970
uriri, constituency, uriri, electoral, constituency, kenya, eight, constituencies, migori, county, there, five, wards, constituency, electing, councillors, migori, county, council, constituency, established, 1997, elections, mainly, inhabited, ethnic, tribes, . Uriri is an electoral constituency in Kenya It is one of eight constituencies of Migori County There are five wards in the constituency all electing councillors to the Migori County council The constituency was established for the 1997 elections Its mainly inhabited by two ethnic tribes namely Luo and the Abaluhya who live harmoniously with kiswahili being the major languagein this sub county region Contents 1 Agriculture 2 Education 3 Sports and culture 4 Politics 4 1 Members of Parliament 4 2 Wards 5 ReferencesAgriculture editThe common agricultural produce from this region include sugarcane and tobacco the two are the leading cash crops of this region maize beans groundnuts and arrow root The area serves as a major sugarcane catchment area for Sony Sugar Company Limited Sukari Industries and Transmara Sugar Company With the development of Sh120 million Mara Tea Factory a few farmers are already branching out into tea farming as well Education editThe region faces challenges in education system It has few secondary schools which have adequate facilities and few primary schools Among the few secondary schools it has are Arambe Secondary School St Pius Uriri High School Mukuyu Secondary School Achuth Secondary School and Bware Secondary School Among the leading primary schools are Luoro Primary School St Mary s Oyola Primary School Kamsaki Primary School Kolwal Primary School Bware Primary School Mukuyu Primary School Uriri Primary School Magongo Primary School Sigira Primary School and Korondo Primary School Girls education in Uriri sub county faces challenges with many families opting for early marriages due to inadequate schools and poverty in the region Sports and culture editUriri has rich culture due to the presence of various communities and denominations Every five years its graced with the Abatiriki circumcision ceremonies and every two years the Maragoli circumcision ceremonies Religious doctrines such as Islam and Christianity are also well practiced Football is the sport of the day as many youths participate in local tourneys and village tournaments organized by the local leaders These include Madegwa Cup Tourney and Mudeisi tournament Common teams include Kolwal FC Kamsaki FC Bware HomeBoyz FC Korondo FC Mukuyu FC and Uriri United Politics editMembers of Parliament edit Elections MP 1 Party Notes 1997 Herman O Omamba NDP 2002 Herman O Omamba NARC 2007 Hon Cyprian Ojwang Omollo ODM 2013 Hon John Kobado ODM 2017 Hon Mark Ogolla Nyamita ODM Wards edit Ward Registered voters Central Kanyamkago 5 424 East Kanyamkago 3 537 North Kanyamkago 10 011 South Kanyamkago 9 085 West Kanyamkago 6 985 Total 35 094 September 2005 2 References edit Center for Multiparty Democracy Politics and Parliamentarians in Kenya 1944 2007 Archived 2008 10 28 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Kenya Registered voters per polling station by electoral area ward and constituency Archived 2007 09 29 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Uriri Constituency amp oldid 1221998430, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
