Tea farming, thriving trading centres and unwavering party loyalty have made Bomet Central one of Kenya's most politically predictable constituencies. From Jubilee to UDA dominance, the seat reflects how national coalitions shape local elections while agriculture remains the backbone of the economy. This profile explores its electoral history, economic strength and evolving political landscape.

 Hon Richard Cheruiyot Kilel  PHOTO | COURTESY/: Parliament of Kenya

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From the tea-covered mountains of Chesohen and Mutarakwa to the trading towns of Silibwet and Bomet itself, Bomet Central is a place where farming is the main livelihood, mixed with strong loyalty to political parties. Its voting patterns from 2013 to 2022 illustrate how national coalitions and party affiliation influence political choice at the local level of this highland constituency.

Demographics​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Framework

Area: 286 kilometers

2019 Census Population Report: 175215 people

Electoral History

2013 General Election

Winner: Ronald Kiprotich Tonui (URP) – 26,985 votes

Runner-up: Bernard Ngetich (National Vision Party) – 9,112 votes

2017 General Election

Winner: Ronald Kiprotich Tonui (Jubilee Party) – 33,400 votes

Runner-up: Gilbert Kipronoh Ng’eno (CCM) – 14,514 votes

2022 General Election

Winner: Richard Cheruiyot Kilel (UDA) – 43,609 votes

Runner-up: Collins Joseph Ngetich (CCM) – 12,463 votes

Current County Assembly Representation (2022–2027 Term)

WARDMCAsPARTY
Silibwet TownshipHaron Kirui NeilatUDA
Singorwet Bernard Ngetich UDA
Ndarawetta Kipng’eno Kirui ArwetUDA
Chesoen Leonard Rotich UDA
Mutarakwa Robert Lang’at Chesoni UDA

Economic Role and Relevance

Bomet Central is an area whose economy and daily life are deeply rooted in the land. Tea growing stands at the heart of its agricultural strength — both smallholder farms and larger commercial plantations thrive here, providing a steady cash crop that supports many local households while also feeding into wider markets.

Alongside tea, dairy farming plays a vital role. Many families keep cattle, and the presence of local milk cooling centers makes it easier for farmers to preserve and sell their milk, turning dairy into a reliable source of income.

Food security and everyday livelihoods are further strengthened by the widespread cultivation of maize, beans, potatoes, and a variety of horticultural vegetables. These crops sustain families through home consumption while also supplying local markets with fresh produce.

Commerce finds its pulse in the towns. Bomet Town and the Silibwet Trading Centre serve as the main hubs of retail trade and urban business, where farmers, traders, and residents converge to buy, sell, and exchange goods. Together, these activities form a practical and resilient local economy built on farming, dairy, and trade.

​‍​‌‍​‍‌Political Analysis

Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or opposition candidates. Continuity and coalition branding are the two things that the voters have always wanted more than dramatic change. 

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