Uasin Gishu District
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Uasin Gishu District is a district of Kenya in the Rift Valley province. The city of Eldoret is its capital, administrative center and commercial center. There is a large population of white immigrants from England, Scotland, South Africa and Zimbabwe, who have come to settle and farm.
The Uasin Gishu District has a cool and temperate climate and is located on a plateau. It borders the Trans-Nzoia District.
Uasin Gishu District has three local authorities: Eldoret municipality, Wareng county council and Burnt Forest town council.
The district is divided into six administrative divisions: Eldoret (Soy), Ainabkoi, Kapsaret, Moiben (Chepkoilel), Kesses and Turbo.
The district has three constituencies: Eldoret North, Eldoret East and Eldoret South.