43-467: Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya. It borders Homa Bay County to the north, Kisii County to the northeast, Narok County to the southeast, Tanzania to the west and south, and Lake Victoria to the west. The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria. The county's headquarter is Migori , which is also its largest town. In
86-612: A burning sensation in the mouth that is only intensified by drinking water. Baboons seem to be unaffected by the sap and frequently consume the plant. A study done in Queen Elizabeth Park in West Uganda found that much of the damage done to E. candelabrum trees can be attributed to the feeding patterns of baboons. Fresh, young E. candelabrum branches are broken off by climbing baboons, which results in uneven growth. In addition to this, baboon feeding patterns affect
129-921: A number of Evangelical churches and Independent African Christian churches. Islam is another major religion in Migori. Followers include both Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. The largest number of Muslims in Migori are found in Migori town centre and the neighboring regions. Many of the traditional African religions are no longer widely practised. Some of the denominations considered as indigenous religions combine aspects of Christianity with traditional religious beliefs. Two of these denominations are Legio Maria and Roho Israel, found mostly in rural areas. The few Migorians who adhere to Hinduism and Sikhism are mostly of Indian origin. They reside mostly in Migori Town. Counties of Kenya The Counties of Kenya ( Swahili : Kaunti za Kenya ) are geographical units created by
172-399: A number of nominated members as is necessary to ensure that neither male nor female members constitute more than two-thirds of the assembly. There will also be six nominated members to represent marginalised groups (persons with disabilities, and the youth) and a county assembly speaker who will be an ex officio member of the assembly. Euphorbia candelabrum Euphorbia candelabrum
215-451: A secondary level of education or above. Suna Central ward is 16 percentage points above the county average. A total of 65% of Migori County residents have a primary level of education only. Uriri constituency has the highest share of residents with a primary level of education only at 68%. This is 5 percentage points above Kuria West constituency, which has the lowest share of residents with a primary level of education only. Uriri constituency
258-471: A separate election for the deputy governor but shall declare the running mate of the person who is elected county governor to have been elected as the deputy governor. Each county will be run by an executive committee, consisting of: Uniquely among democracies, Kenyan law requires governors to have a recognised university degree. The counties each have an assembly whose members are elected from single-member constituencies known as wards. There may also be
301-523: A tall succulent seems to be a result of heavy grazing by African mammals such as the Ugandan kob ( Kobus kob ) and waterbuck ( Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa ) and an overall decrease in intense wildfires. Some authorities further divide this species into two varieties, E. candelabrum var. candelabrum and E. candelabrum var. bilocularis . Euphorbia candelabrum was used in traditional Ethiopian medicine. Mixed with clarified honey , its sap
344-688: Is Kehancha town in Kuria West which has a population of approximately 50,000 people. The second cluster of urban centers in Migori are town councils and these include Rongo Town, Awendo Town and Isebania border. Other important trading centers or rural shopping centers in the county include Muhuru Bay, Macalder Mines, Karungu Bay, Bondo Nyironge, Ogwedhi Sigawa, God Jope, Giribe among others. Climate Migori county has two main rainy seasons. The first rainy seasons starts in March and ends in May and
387-456: Is 11 percentage points above the county average. In Migori County, 9% of the residents with no formal education, 9% of those with a primary education and 22% of those with a secondary level of education or above are working for pay. The main highway in Migori is the A-1 road to Tanzania which passes from Rongo to Isebania and is the only road on bitumen standard at around 105 kilometers. The rest of
430-422: Is 3 percentage points above the county average. West Kanyamkago ward has the highest share of residents with a primary level of education only at 71%. This is 19 percentage points above Isibania ward, which has the lowest share of residents with primary only. West Kanyamkago ward is 6 percentage points above the county average. Some 20% of Migori County residents have no formal education. Kuria East constituency has
473-403: Is 353 PER SQ. km and 43% of the population live below the poverty line. The age distribution was 0–14 years 49%, 15–64 years 48% and over 65 years 3%. Kuria West Constituency has the highest density at 490/km2 while Nyatike Constituency had the lowest at 213/km2. While the population of the county as of 2009 was 917,170, it is expected to grow to about 1.3 million people by 2018. Children below
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#1732765646283516-523: Is 54 percentage points above the county average. Only 5% of residents in Migori County use electricity as their main source of lighting. A further 26% use lanterns, and 66% use tin lamps. 1% use fuel wood. Electricity use is mostly common in male headed households at 6% as compared with female headed households at 4%. Awendo constituency has the highest level of electricity use at 11%.That is 11 percentage points above Kuria East constituency, which has
559-584: Is a succulent species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae , one of several plants commonly known as candelabra tree . It is endemic to the Horn of Africa and eastern Africa along the East African Rift system. It is known in Ethiopia by its Amharic name, qwolqwal , or its Oromo name, adaamii . It is closely related to three other species of Euphorbia : Euphorbia ingens in
602-490: Is a potent tumor-promoting agent. However, ingenol has been reported to encourage anti- HIV and anti- leukemia cellular activity that protects T-cells . In folk medicine, in addition to being used as a purgative to cure syphilis or a salve to treat leprosy, E. candelabrum sap has been used in the treatment of coughs, tuberculosis, malaria and HIV infections. It has the ability to be mixed with fat and applied topically to heal wounds, sores, and warts. E. candelabrum latex
645-596: Is bordered by hills. Water bodies in the county include the Kuja and Migori rivers, and Lake Victoria . The main economic activities include agriculture, fishing, manufacturing and mining. There is some small scale gold mining carried out in the county. The county also sees some limited commercial activity, mainly small and micro-enterprises in the Jua Kali sector. These include auto mechanics, furniture works, tailoring, welding, trade and agriculture. Agricultural activity
688-584: Is called long rains. The second season called "opon" starts in September and ends in November. The driest months are between December and February and June and September. The minimum average temperatures is usually the low of 24 degrees Celsius (74 F) and a high of 31 degrees Celsius (87 F). Rainfalls come in the afternoon and the heat is often dry and thus bearable. Tourism and Places to Visit The county has no official national park or game reserve. However,
731-497: Is carried out in areas such as Ngege, Oyani and Anjego. There is a National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Migori Town. Demographics According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics National Census data Migori has a population of 1,116,436 with 536,187 males and 580,214 females, and 35 intersex . Below is the breakdown of the population based on the constituencies of the county. The population density
774-1246: Is increasingly popular with back packers from the United States. Kogaja Village Cross the border at a rural post in Kopanga and enjoy the serenity of the rural folks at Suna West as they plant cassava in the fields and cross the border between Kenya and Tanzania as if the border doesn't exist. Some common trees and shrubs include Bondo ( Euphorbia candelabrum ), Ochwoga ( Carissa edulis ), Mukinduri ( Croton megalocarpus ), Ngow (fig), Bong'u ( Ficus spp.), Onera ( Terminalia brownii ), Toona ciliata , Ochond rateng'/Musaja ( Sapium spp.), Oncoba spinosa , Terminalia catappa , and cypress . The birds here are varied with many records of blue flycatcher , blue-spotted wood dove , harrier hawk , bat hawk , baglafecht weaver , tawny eagle , purple grenadier , sunbird , yellow-billed stork , hadada ibis , African citril , cape turtle dove , paradise flycatcher , yellow white eye , white-browed robinchat , black-headed gonolek , and black kite among others. Only 15% of Migori County residents have secondary level of education or above. Rongo constituency has
817-417: Is light and durable, with a number of purposes including roofing, tables, doors, matches, boxes, mortars, musical instruments and saddles. When damaged, E. candelabrum trees release an abundant amount of milky-white latex, which has a rubber content of 12.5%. This latex is extremely toxic due to its skin irritant and carcinogenic diterpene derivatives, mainly phorbol esters . In addition to irritation of
860-656: Is the most diverse region of the former Nyanza Province after Kisumu County . Its inhabitants include the Suba , Joluo , Kuria , Abagusii , Luhya , Somalis , Indians , Arabs , Agikuyu and Nubians . The county is important to Kenya because of the significance of Isebania border post to the East African economy, the A-1 Kenya -Tanzania road cuts the county in half, Sony (South Nyanza) Sugar Company, Lake Victoria and food sustainability of Western region of Kenya and
903-618: The 2010 Constitution of Kenya as the new units of devolved government . They replaced the previous provincial system . The establishment and executive powers of the counties is provided in Chapter Eleven of the Constitution on devolved government, the Constitution's Fourth Schedule and any other legislation passed by the Senate of Kenya concerning counties. The counties are also single-member constituencies which elect members of
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#1732765646283946-535: The general elections in March 2013 . The counties' names are set out in the First Schedule of the Constitution. Under the new constitution, Kenya is now divided into 47 counties for administrative purposes. They are grouped below according to the former province they were separated from, with their areas and populations as of the 2009 and the 2019 census: Abbreviations County governments are responsible for county legislation (outlined in article 185 of
989-682: The meat industry courtesy of the ranches in Kurialand and Suna West. Migori town serves as in important link between Kenya and Tanzania and the second most viable commercial center in Luo-Nyanza after Kisumu . Other major towns in Migori county include Kehancha , Rongo, Awendo and Isebania in Kuria District. Religion in Migori County Migori Town (-1.0634,34.4731) is 368 kilometers from Nairobi. Migori town
1032-649: The 1940s. The followers of Legio Maria host their yearly pilgrimages at the Got Kweru shrine in Suna West. Muhuru Bay is the Miami of Migori County. It provides white sandy shores lined with palms comes and magnificent natural sites and bays. It is also known for fresh Lake Victoria Nile Perches, Tilapia, Kamongo among other fishes. There is a beach hotel named Muhuru Bay Beach Hotel where events such as boat excursion, exploring, fishing and bird watching happens. Muhuru Bay
1075-472: The 2019 National Census, Migori County had a population of 1,116,436, almost 200,000 more than the 917,170 recorded in 2009. Migori County is located in the sugar belt wetlands of western Kenya and is at the heart of the African tropics. However, the county enjoys a pleasant climate due to its high altitude which modifies the climate alongside the cool breeze from Lake Victoria. Demographically, Migori County
1118-413: The Constitution of Kenya), executive functions (outlined in article 183), functions outlined in the fourth schedule of the constitution of Kenya, functions transferred from the national government through article 187 of the constitution of Kenya, functions agreed upon with other counties under article 189(2) of the constitution of Kenya, and establishment and staffing of a public service (under article 235 of
1161-486: The Constitution of Kenya). The functions of governments assigned to counties by the fourth schedule of the Constitution of Kenya are: Counties are mandated by the 2010 constitution of Kenya to enact legislation and laws that ensures management and controls of fire fighting. The county governor and the deputy county governor are the chief executive and deputy chief executive of the county, respectively. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall not conduct
1204-641: The Euphorbiaceae are considered to be fire-sensitive and typically restricted to termite mounds instead of dominating the open savanna However, E. candelabrum is widespread throughout the savanna and short-grass areas of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. This is an unusual habitat for tall succulents, as they have been proven to typically be poor invaders of frequently burned stands of land. E. candelabrum 's success as
1247-513: The Luo people of Kadem clan formerly labeled Liare Valley and described as "the frightening dense forest." This old settlement was a village built on stones by the early Luo/Suba people around the 14th century. Ohinga is a Luo word for fort wall. Locally known as the "Calvary" this place is a religious site for the Legio Maria followers, a traditional African religion formed to fight colonialism in
1290-609: The Senate, and special woman members to the National Assembly . As of 2022, there were 47 counties whose size and boundaries were based on 1992 districts . Following the re-organization of Kenya's national administration, counties were integrated into a new national administration with the national government posting a county commissioner to each county to serve as a collaborative link with national government. County governments were established in all 47 counties after
1333-532: The age of 15 account for 49% of the population of the county. Urban Centers and Towns Migori County has several urban centers and municipalities which are clustered into two groups. The first are towns councils and municipalities and include Migori town in Suna East/and Suna West which has about 100,000 people. Migori town acts as the capital of the county and hosts several important economic and political institutions. The second municipality
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1376-618: The county are malaria, HIV/AIDS, diarrhoea, and upper respiratory tract infections. The vast majority of Migori dwellers are Christians, with the Seventh-day Adventist, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches being the most established Christian denominations. Other well-established denominations include the African Inland Church and the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. In addition, there are
1419-430: The county average. Suna West constituency has the highest level of charcoal use in Migori County at 26%.This is 20 percentage points above Uriri constituency, which has the lowest share. Suna West constituency is 9 percentage points above the county average. Isibania ward has the highest level of charcoal use in Migori County at 71%.This is 69 percentage points more than Kaler ward, which has the lowest share. Isibania ward
1462-428: The county boasts of several interesting places of interest that one can find appealing to visit. This is a 90 km gold belt that has been exploited for over 70 years by artisan miners using traditional method. The dam which was built on River Kuja in 1957 provides a capacity of about 60 watts and is a primary source of power for the towns in the county and water for the dams. This is an old African civilization of
1505-672: The dry regions of southern Africa, Euphorbia conspicua from western Angola, and Euphorbia abyssinica , which is native to countries including Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia. Its Latin name derives from its growth habit, often considered to resemble the branching of a candelabrum. Candelabra trees can be found in dry deciduous and evergreen open wooded grasslands, on rocky slopes and on rare occasions termite mounds. As rainfall decreases, so does E. candelabrum 's habitat range. Trees typically grow to be 12 metres in height; however, some specimens have been recorded to grow up to 20 metres tall. Species such as Grewia and those in
1548-419: The highest level of firewood use in Migori County at 93%.This is 23 percentage points above Suna West constituency, which has the lowest share at 70%. Uriri constituency is about percentage points above the county average. West Kanyamkago ward has the highest level of firewood use in Migori County at 98%.This is five times Isibania ward, which has the lowest share. West Kanyamkago ward is 18 percentage points above
1591-428: The highest share of residents with a secondary level of education or above at 19%. This is 7 percentage points above Kuria East constituency , which has the lowest share. Rongo constituency is 4 percentage points above the county average. Suna Central ward has the highest share of residents with a secondary level of education or above at 31%. This is five times Wasimbete ward, which has the lowest share of residents with
1634-469: The highest share of residents with no formal education at 24%. This is 6 percentage points above Rongo constituency, which has the lowest share of residents with no formal education. Kuria East constituency is 4 percentage points above the county average. Ntimaru East ward has the highest percentage of residents with no formal education at 31%. This is twice Central Kamagambo ward, which has the lowest percentage of residents with no formal education. Ntimaru ward
1677-542: The life cycle of E. candelabrum flowers and often causes sterility in many of the young stems. Although Euphorbia candelabrum is known to be quite toxic, it has seen medicinal use. Its latex contains highly irritant ingenol diterpene esters, which prove to be both harmful and helpful. On top of blistering and irritation, ingenol products demonstrate tumour-promoting activity, causing cells to resist apoptosis and continue multiplying. A 1961 study found that latex from various Euphorbia species, including E. candelabrum ,
1720-462: The lowest level of electricity use. Awendo constituency is 6 percentage points above the county average. Isibania ward has the highest level of electricity use at 26%.That is 26 percentage points above Ntimaru East ward, which has no level of electricity use. Isibania ward is 21 percentage points above the county average Migori County has four district hospitals and five sub-district hospitals, namely Awendo, Rongo, Uriri. The most prevalent diseases in
1763-495: The roads are 1928 kilometers of which a quarter are gravel while majority are earth roads. The county is served by three airstrips namely Lichota ( Migori Town), Macalder Mines and Kehancha. . Only 1% of residents in Migori County use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and 2% use paraffin . 80% use firewood and 17% use charcoal . Firewood is the most common cooking fuel by gender with 85% of female headed households and 77% of male headed households using it. Uriri constituency has
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1806-526: The skin and mucous membranes, E. candelabrum latex may cause blindness if brought into contact with the eyes. Various components of E. candelabrum plants can be utilized as poisons. The Ovaherero people of Namibia use its latex as an ingredient in arrow poison, while the Damara people use E. candelabrum latex extract or freshly pounded branches to poison water holes and streams. Its flowers produce nectar, but ingestion of E. candelabrum honey can cause
1849-485: Was used as a purgative to cure syphilis and, when mixed with other medicinal plants, as a salve to treat the symptoms of leprosy . The plant currently has negligible commercial value; Richard Pankhurst documents two different attempts near Keren in Eritrea to collect its gum before 1935, but neither attempt proved commercially viable. Euphorbia candelabrum has been used in firewood, timber, and fencing. Its wood
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