Bungoma District
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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 sq km [1].
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.
Bungoma District has six local authorities: Bungoma municipality, Bungoma county council, Kimilili municipality, Sirisia town council, Malakisi town council and Webuye municipality.
The district is divided into ten administrative divisions [2]:
The district has five constituencies: Kimilili, Webuye, Sirisia, Kanduyi and Bumula.