Bungoma District

Bungoma District

Bungoma is a district in the Western Province of Kenya. Its capital town is Bungoma. It has a population of 876,491 and an area of 2,069 km² [http://www.statoids.com/yke.html] .

The economy of Bungoma district is mainly agricultural, centering on the sugar cane and maize industries. The area experiences high rainfall throughout the year, and is home to several large rivers, which are used for small-scale irrigation.

The district has five constituencies:
*Kimilili Constituency
*Webuye Constituency
*Sirisia Constituency
*Kanduyi Constituency
*Bumula Constituency


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