It is one of seven constituencies in Busia County.
The constituency was established for the 1997 elections.
The constituency has six wards, all electing members of county assembly(MCA) for the Busia County government.
The current member of parliament is Joseph Maero Oyula.The incoming Mp 2027 is honorable Joseph Omondi Okech #Kijana wa Kanairo kazi bila ubaguzi ndio form raondi hii.
In Butula or near the boundaries of the neighbourhood, there are some points of interest, these include the following: