Sotik Constituency stands at the crossroads of tea, trade and politics in Bomet County. Bordering Kericho, Kisii and Nyamira, it combines a thriving agricultural economy with fiercely contested elections. From sprawling tea estates and dairy farming to bustling markets and shifting political alliances, Sotik remains one of South Rift's most influential constituencies ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

From rolling tea plantations and thriving dairy farms to one of South Rift's busiest trading hubs, Sotik Constituency is where agriculture, commerce and politics meet. As Bomet County prepares for the 2027 General Election, this border constituency could once again play a significant role in shaping the region's political landscape.

Demographics​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Framework

Area: 544.3 kilometers

2019 Census Population Report: 227,855 people

Electoral History

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2013 General Election

Winner: Joyce Cherono Laboso (URP) – 42,772 votes

Runner-up: Francis Kipyegon Arap Sigei (KANU) – 8,540 votes

2017 General Election

Winner: Dominic Kipkoech Koskei (Jubilee Party) – 35,465 votes

Runner-up: Francis Kipyegon Sigei (Independent) – 19,211 votes

2022 General Election

Winner: Francis Kipyegon Sigei (UDA) – 41,392 votes

Runner-up: Dominic Kipkoech Koskei (Independent) – 26,170 votes

HON. SIGEI, FRANCIS KIPYEGON ARAP, SOTIK MP PHOTO | COURTESY /: Parliament of Kenya 
WARDMCAsPARTY
ChemagelBusienei Dennis KiprotichUDA
KapletundoNathan Kibet (Nato)UDA
KipsonoiPeter RonohUDA
Ndanai / AbosiKirui Paul KipyegonUDA
Rongena / ManaretRosaline CheptooUDA

Economic Role and Relevance

The economic life of Sotik still relies heavily on Agriculture. 

One of the largest businesses there is tea cultivation done in estates. Besides that, Sotik Tea Company produces large quantities of Green Leaf, which is sold to other factories of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) for processing, one of the KTDA factories being Kapset Tea Factory.

Smallholder farmers supplying tea to these processing factories also form an important part of Sotik’s economy, along with the large estate tea plantations.

The area has also become one of the main dairy production regions of Bomet County, supported by small-scale farms.

Another business is the milk cooling and processing factory at New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC).

Besides that, trading in live animals also happens as the area is known to have cattle fairs where people can buy or sell animals of different breeds like cattle, sheep, and goats.

In terms of crop types used for food, Sotik has always been self-reliant with products like corn and beans; however, for some time now, they have been trying new types of crops, which include macadamia nuts, coffee, and export crops of horticulture, among others, in addition to the traditional ones like potatoes, maize, beans, and vegetables.

Other than farming, the place has been identified as one of the major commercial centers of the South Rift area. Being located at the point where three counties meet with Bomet: Kericho, Kisii, and Nyamira , it is considered an important junction for trade and transportation.

Sotik's story is one of economic resilience, political competition and steady transformation. Whether through tea, trade or the ballot box, the constituency continues to influence both Bomet County and the wider South Rift. As 2027 approaches, the choices made by Sotik's voters will help define its next chapter.

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