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Town in Bungoma County, Kenya
Bungoma town is the capital of Bungoma County in Kenya. It was established as a trading centre in the early 20th century. It is located in Kenya's fertile
Bungoma
County in Kenya
Bungoma County is a county in the former Western Province of Kenya with its capital in Bungoma town. It has a population of 1,670,570 of which 812,146
Bungoma_County
Former district in Kenya
Bungoma District was a district in the former Western Province of Kenya. Its capital town was Bungoma. It had an area of 2,069 km2. In 1956, Elgon Nyanza
Bungoma_District
Governor of Bungoma from 2017-2022
a Kenyan national and politician who served as the second governor of Bungoma on a Ford Kenya ticket. Wangamati came to power after defeating Kenneth
Wycliffe_Wangamati
8th and Current Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
by Kibaki. He was elected to the Senate of Kenya in 2013, representing Bungoma County, and became Minority Leader in the Senate of Kenya. He was later
Moses_Wetang'ula
Kenyan footballer (died 2026)
Special Envoy for Technology Philip Thigo. Thigo died aged 74, at his Bungoma County home on 9 May 2026, he had long battled prostate cancer since his
Allan_Thigo
Airport in Bungoma, Kenya
Bungoma Airport is an airport in Kenya. Bungoma Airport (ICAO: HKBU) is located in the town of Bungoma, Bungoma County, in western Kenya, close to the
Bungoma_Airport
Roman Catholic diocese in Kenya
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma (Latin: Bungomaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bungoma in the ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in
Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma
Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Bungoma
Africa, Kasarani - Nairobi BizSmart Inter Technology Bungoma Technical Training Institute - Bungoma Career Training Centre - Nairobi Cascade Institute of
List of universities and colleges in Kenya
List_of_universities_and_colleges_in_Kenya
Number of ethnic groups in Kenya
Relations. 4 (5): 169–178. "County Integrated Development Plan 2018–2022: Bungoma". Bungoma County Government. Retrieved 24 March 2024. "Vihiga County profile"
Luhya_people
Past local election in Kenya
Local elections were held in Bungoma County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013. Under the new constitution, which was passed in a
2013_Bungoma_local_elections
Kenyan author and writer
Kenyan secondary schools. Ken Walibora was born in Baraki, Bungoma District (present-day Bungoma County) of the Western Province in 1965 and grew up in Cherangany
Ken_Walibora
Country in East Africa
divisions of Kenya 47 counties (since March 2013) Baringo (30) Bomet (36) Bungoma (39) Busia (40) Elgeyo-Marakwet (28) Embu (14) Garissa (07) Homa Bay (43)
Kenya
Municipality 71,886 Busia 33. Migori Municipality 71,668 Migori 34. Bungoma Municipality 68,031 Bungoma 35. Narok Municipality 65,430 Narok 36. Embu Municipality
List of cities and towns in Kenya by population
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Kenya_by_population
Former district in Kenya
Western Province of Kenya. It bordered Kakamega District to the east, Bungoma District and Teso district to the north, Busia District, Uganda, to the
Busia_District,_Kenya
District (Eldoret) West Pokot District (Kapenguria) Western Region: Bungoma District (Bungoma) Busia District (Busia) Kakamega District (Kakamega) Nyanza Region:
Sub-counties_of_Kenya
Dialect of the Masaba language
with its purest form being in the region around, and to the west of, Bungoma The dialect spoken east of Webuye town, extending into Kakamega and Lugari
Bukusu_dialect
escaped from police custody while awaiting trial, but was later found in Bungoma County and murdered by angry locals. Louis van Schoor South Africa 1986–1989
List of serial killers by number of victims
List_of_serial_killers_by_number_of_victims
Kenyan lawyer and politician
the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya and former senator for Bungoma County. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement. Wetangula founded
Tim_Wanyonyi
Province of Kenya
counties: Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, and Busia. Kakamega is the seat of government for Kakamega County, Bungoma County has its seat in Bungoma town, Busia County
Western_Province_(Kenya)
Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Kenya
Maseno North in 1987, and was itself sub-divided to erect Katakwa and Bungoma dioceses in 1991 and 1996. 1987–?: Isaac Manango (previously Assistant
Anglican_dioceses_of_Maseno
She was elected women's representative in the National Assembly from Bungoma County in the 2017 general election. She was re-elected in 2022. In 2021
Catherine_Wambilianga
Kenyan politician
shooting and killing of 21 year old Brian Olunga on August 9, 2022 in Bungoma. Brian Olunga was an aide to Brian Khaemba, an aspirant for Kimilili Constituency
Didmus_Wekesa_Barasa
Kenyan politician (1946–2023)
elected to the Kenyan Parliament on 8 November 1979 in the then larger Bungoma South constituency. Sifuna was re-elected in 1983 too. He lost to former
Lawrence_Sifuna
Kenyan sprinter
Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa (born 2 January 1996) is a Kenyan sprinter competing in the 60 metres, 100 and 200 m. In 2022, he won his first international
Ferdinand_Omanyala
Tribe living in Kenya
the Luhya Bantu people of East Africa residing mainly in the counties of Bungoma and Trans Nzoia. They are the largest tribe of the Luhya nation, with 1
Bukusu
Kenyan politician
Council and his mother, a now-retired teacher from Moi Primary School in Bungoma. He has two brothers and two sisters. He is married and has a daughter
Edwin_Sifuna
Bodies controlling local governance in urban areas in Kenya
Kapenguria municipality Pokot county council Chepareria town council Bungoma municipality Bungoma county council Kimilili municipality Sirisia town council Malakisi
Local_authorities_of_Kenya
Political party
March 2018 when he was replaced by Siaya Senator Hon. James Orengo.The Bungoma High Court nullified his election on 30 September 2013 and the Speaker
Forum for the Restoration of Democracy – Kenya
Forum_for_the_Restoration_of_Democracy_–_Kenya
Kenyan judge
Nancy Makokha Baraza (born 1957 in Bungoma District, Western Kenya) is a former Kenyan judge. She was the first Deputy Chief Justice of Kenya and a founding
Nancy_Makokha_Baraza
Public university in Bungoma County, Kenya
Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway. Previously a constituent college of Masinde Muliro
Kibabii_University
Moi Primary School, Nkoroi, Kajiado Moi Girl's High School, Kamusinga, Bungoma Moi Girls Vokoli, Wodonga- Vihiga Moi High School, Kaplamai, Trans Nzoia
List of things named after Daniel arap Moi
List_of_things_named_after_Daniel_arap_Moi
Constituency in Bungoma County, Kenya
of the 290 constituencies in Kenya and one of the 9 constituencies in Bungoma County. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) registered
Tongaren_Constituency
University in Kenya
institution Established 2002 Academic staff 200 Students 6,000 Location Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya Campus Bungoma Language English Website www.kiscj.ac.ke
Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice
Kenya_Institute_of_Security_and_Criminal_Justice
Kiambu 2449.2 1062.39 36 Nyeri 2361.0 350.28 37 Murang'a 2325.8 472.96 38 Bungoma 2206.9 796.59 39 Kisumu 2009.5 611.10 40 Bomet 1997.9 463.99 41 Busia 1628
List of counties of Kenya by area
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_area
County in Kenya
Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the South, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties to the North and Nandi, and Uasin Gishu counties
Kakamega_County
Gross County Product
87 8 Kisumu $2.88 $8.60 9 Kilifi $2.49 $7.43 10 Kakamega $2.45 $7.31 11 Bungoma $2.37 $7.07 12 Murang'a $2.29 $6.84 13 Kisii $2.23 $6.66 14 Nyeri $2.22
List of counties of Kenya by Gross County Product
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_Gross_County_Product
Road in Kenya
Kisumu County, to the towns of Kakamega, in Kakamega County, Webuye in Bungoma County, and Kitale in Trans-Nzoia County. The road starts at Kisumu, on
Kisumu–Kakamega–Webuye–Kitale Road
Kisumu–Kakamega–Webuye–Kitale_Road
Kenyan politician
current governor of Bungoma County. Previously, he served as the speaker of Senate [2017 -2022] and was the 1st Governor of Bungoma County in Kenya, a
Kenneth_Lusaka
Kenyan suspected serial killer
days after his escape, Wanjala was lynched by an angry mob in Mukhweya, Bungoma County, where his parents live; his parents have since disowned him. John
Masten_Wanjala
Volcano in Kenya and Uganda
Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu, east of Mbale and west of Kitale. The mountain's highest point
Mount_Elgon
Public university in Kenya
Campus (Kakamega Town) and its two satellite campuses, Webuye Campus and Bungoma Campus. MMUST became a fully accredited public university in 2007. Before
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Masinde_Muliro_University_of_Science_and_Technology
Kenyan volleyball player
Violet Awindi Barasa (Born June 21, 1975, Sikhendu village, Webuye, Bungoma District, Kenya , ) was a volleyball player from Kenya. Her surname is sometimes
Violet_Barasa
Kenyan football club
based in Bungoma. Founded in 1982, the club competes in the Kenyan Premier League, and plays its home games at the Sudi Stadium in Bungoma. CAF Champions
Nzoia_Sugar_F.C.
Place in Bungoma County, Kenya
Laboot is a settlement in Bungoma County, Kenya. The estimated population is 3621 as per 2019 population census (KNBS 2019), and the settlement lies at
Laboot
Football league season
Sebastian Park 1,000 Nairobi City Stars Nairobi Hope Centre 5,000 Nzoia Sugar Bungoma Kanduyi Stadium 5,000 Posta Rangers Eldoret Kipchoge Keino Stadium 10,000
2023–24_Kenyan_Premier_League
Electoral divisions of Kenyan Parliament
The constituencies of Kenya are used to elect members of the National Assembly, the lower chamber of the Kenyan Parliament. In accordance with Article
Constituencies_of_Kenya
Kenyan Catholic prelate (1936-1996)
Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma, Kenya from 1987 until his death in 1996. He was appointed bishop on 27
Longinus_Atundo
Kenyan politician
Kenyan politician who serves as a nominated Member of Parliament. Born in Bungoma District, he attended Misikhu Primary School for his elementary education
Musikari_Kombo
Former administrative divisions
Kakamega 38 Vihiga Western 531.3 554,622 1044 Vihiga 39 Bungoma Western 2,206.9 1,375,063 623 Bungoma 40 Busia Western 1,628.4 743,946 457 Busia Sub-Totals
Provinces_of_Kenya
Somali entrepreneur (born 1964)
and a motivating role model for young African girls. Amina was born in Bungoma, Western kenya, where her mother, Sarah Hersi Ali, is a prominent businesswoman
Amina_Moghe_Hersi
Constituency in Vihiga County, Kenya
Western Province are Kakamega (which Vihiga was previously a part of), Bungoma, and Busia. Trans-Nzoia County is located in the former Rift Valley but
Hamisi_Constituency
Kenyan politician
politics. In 2007, Nabwera was named chairman of the Nzoia Sugar company in Bungoma, Kenya for a three-year term. He was replaced in 2010 by Julius Nyarotso
Burudi_Nabwera
Jute-leaf dish from Egypt
a very popular vegetable dish among communities in the Western region (Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Trans-Nzoia and Vihiga counties) and in Nyanza region
Mulukhiyah
Kenyan politician
January 2018 – June 2023 President Uhuru Kenyatta Personal details Born Bungoma, Kenya Relations Susan Wakhungu-Githuku (sister) Moody Awori (uncle) Aggrey
Judi_Wakhungu
Place in Bungoma County, Kenya
Kapsakwany is a settlement in Kenya's Bungoma County. v t e
Kapsakwany
Metropolitans and 22 suffragan dioceses. Archdiocese of Kisumu Diocese of Bungoma Diocese of Eldoret Diocese of Homa Bay Diocese of Kakamega Diocese of Kapsabet
List of Catholic dioceses in Kenya
List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_Kenya
Natural disaster in Kenya
Mombasa. Flooding was also reported in several other counties, including Bungoma, Kajiado, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kwale, Makueni, Migori, Murang'a,
2026_Kenya_floods
First Lady of Kenya since 2022
evidence to her claims. Rachel recounted praying for a woman she had met in Bungoma who was struggling with childlessness and she later conceived twins. She
Rachel_Ruto
County in Kenya
borders Lake Victoria to the southwest, Siaya County to the southeast, and Bungoma County and Kakamega County to the east. The county is composed of six sub-counties
Busia_County
Plant material eaten by grazing livestock
orchard grass Echinochloa pyramidalis – antelope grass Entolasia imbricata – bungoma grass Festuca spp. – fescues Festuca arundinacea – tall fescue Festuca
Forage
620 0.10 20 (7) Trans Nzoia 0.620 0.49 21 (4) Kericho 0.619 1.30 22 (2) Bungoma 0.618 0.87 23 (4) Nyamira 0.616 0.60 24 (3) Bomet 0.613 1.34 25 (1) Kisii
List of Kenyan counties by Human Development Index
List_of_Kenyan_counties_by_Human_Development_Index
Kenyan Catholic prelate
the Catholic Church who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma since 19 February 2022. He was appointed bishop on 14 December 2021 by
Mark_Kadima_Wamukoya
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1998)
information Born (1998-08-04) 4 August 1998 (age 27) Mount Elgon District, Bungoma County, Kenya Sport Country Kenya Sport Athletics Event Long-distance running
Daniel_Mateiko
Former administrative district in Kenya
of Kenya. Its capital town was Kapsokwony. In 2010, it was merged into Bungoma County. The district was located on southeastern slopes of Mount Elgon
Mount_Elgon_District
Kenyan basketball player (born 1993)
League Personal information Born (1993-09-28) 28 September 1993 (age 32) Bungoma, Kenya Listed height 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) Listed weight 105 kg (231 lb)
Tom_Wamukota
Airport in Kenya
International Nairobi Kisumu Mombasa Domestic Eldoret Unscheduled Amboseli Bamburi Bungoma Bura East Busia Eliye Springs Embu Garba Tula Garissa Hola Homa Bay Isiolo
Angama_Mara_Airport
Cauldron-like volcanic feature formed by the emptying of a magma chamber
Kenya Menengai Crater (Great Rift Valley, Nakuru County) Mount Elgon (Bungoma County and Trans Nzoia County, shared on border with Uganda) Mount Longonot
Caldera
National, Public School in Kimilili, Bungoma, Kenya
Kenyan Quaker national school established in 1956 and located in Kimilili, Bungoma County, Kenya. The school is located 409.9 kilometres from Kenya's capital
Friends'_School_Kamusinga
Electoral constituency in Kenya
Mount Elgon Constituency is an electoral constituency in Bungoma County, Western Kenya. It was formerly the only constituency in the now defunct Mount
Mt._Elgon_Constituency
Activist and artist
Barasa was born in 1990 in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised in Bungoma, a town located in Bungoma County. As a gospel musician and singer & is well known for
George_Barasa
Place in Busia County, Kenya
altitude. Kakamega district is mainly hot and wet most of the year, while Bungoma district is colder but just as wet. Busia district is the warmest, while
Busike
2022–present meeting of parliament
Toto UDA 37 Kakamega Elsie Muhanda ODM 38 Vihiga Beatrice Adagala ANC 39 Bungoma Catherine Wambilianga FORD–Kenya 40 Busia Catherine Omanyo ODM 41 Siaya
13th_Parliament_of_Kenya
Ethnic group of western Kenya
back" in Kalenjin They are related to other luhyas. They occupy parts of Bungoma County, Kakamega County, Trans Nzoia County, and Uasin Gishu County in
Tachoni
Town in Bungoma County, Kenya
Chwele is a town in Bungoma County, Western Kenya. The town is an agricultural and marketing centre located between Kimilili and Bungoma. The market is the
Chwele
Kakamega County 2,002,435 1,867,579 1,660,651 1,296,270 ... ... 3.89% 5 Bungoma County 1,786,973 1,670,570 1,375,063 1,011,524 679,146 503,935 3.47% 6
List of counties of Kenya by population
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_population
Kenyan newspaper editor and publisher (c. 1952–2015)
Eldoret, Kenya, in Pioneer Estates, and he also had a rural home in Naitiri, Bungoma County. In the early stages of his career, John Kituyi worked as a journalist
John_Kituyi
6th Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
National Assembly of Kenya's 13th Parliament, but was defeated by former Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula who garnered 215 votes ahead of Marende who managed
Kenneth_Marende
Football tournament season
Malindi Progressive (3) v Luanda Villa (3) Bandari (1) v Dimba Patriots (4) Bungoma Superstars (3) v Nation (4) KCB (1) v Transfoc (3) Kariobangi Sharks (1)
2021_FKF_President's_Cup
Kenyan commercial bank
network of branches at the following locations: Bungoma Branch: Yogi Building, Moi Avenue Road, Bungoma Eldoret Branch: Corner House, Kenyatta Street,
Kingdom_Bank_Limited_(Kenya)
Place in Bungoma County, Kenya
settlement in Kenya's Bungoma County. It is in Bungoma county, located along the Bungoma Malaba road just a few minutes drive from Bungoma town center. To the
Kimaeti
Baragoi Bondo Bungoma Busia Butere Dadaab Diani Beach Eldoret Emali Embu Garissa Gede Gem Hola Homa Bay Isiolo Kitui Kibwezi Kajiado Kakamega Kakuma Kapenguria
List_of_cities_in_Kenya
Kenyan politician
was one spoilt vote. On 31 August 2017 Kenneth Lusaka who had lost the Bungoma county gubernatorial race (and was until then the incumbent governor) was
Ekwee_Ethuro
Koony, Sapiiny, Pook, and Bong'om (after whom the Western Kenyan town of Bungoma is named), whose respective languages are considered separate languages
Elgon_languages
Administrative divisions of Kenya
38 Vihiga 531.3 554,622 590,013 Mbale 310,043 VHG 39 Bungoma 2,206.9 1,375,063 1,670,570 Bungoma 646,598 BGM 40 Busia 1,628.4 743,946 893,681 Busia 416
Counties_of_Kenya
Kenyan tennis player and business executive
youth was ranked as Kenya's top women's tennis player. She was born in Bungoma in British Kenya and around the age of 11 moved to Nairobi. While attending
Susan_Wakhungu-Githuku
Murang'a Murang'a Central St. Mary's Kibabii Boys High School Kibabii Bungoma County Western Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa County Coast Aga
List_of_schools_in_Kenya
Kenyan religious leader
by Thomas S. Monson Personal details Born Joseph Wafula Sitati (1952-05-16) 16 May 1952 (age 74) Bungoma, Kenya Biography portal LDS movement portal
Joseph_W._Sitati
Railway lines in Kenya Legend to Malaba, Uganda Malaba Kimaeti Myanga Mateka Bungoma Mulukbu Myanga Webuye Lugari Kipkarren Turbo Leseru Kitale Butere Moi's
Rail_transport_in_Kenya
Top-division Kenyan football season
Kasarani 60,000 Nairobi City Stars Nairobi Hope Centre 5,000 Nzoia Sugar Bungoma Kanduyi Stadium 5,000 Posta Rangers Eldoret Kipchoge Keino Stadium 10,000
2020–21_Kenyan_Premier_League
Diverse traditional beliefs and practices of African people
Abaluhya mythology (Kenya) Chagga religion (Tanzania) Dini Ya Msambwa (Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kenya) Gikuyu mythology (Kenya) Akamba mythology Aembu mythology
African_traditional_religions
Kenyan politician
Forum for the Restoration of Democracy – Kenya. Khaemba was born 1956 in Bungoma District, Kenya. He has a master's degree in Public Management. Khaemba
Patrick_Khaemba
Sub-tribe in east Africa
very mad banished them from their home. The four sons dispersed, some to Bungoma and others to areas further south and west. Wherever each of these sons
Sabaot_people
Kenyan Catholic prelate
served as the Rector of St. Augustine Senior Seminary Mabanga, in Mabanga, Bungoma, Kenya. Father David Kamau Ng'ang'a was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the
David_Kamau_Ng'ang'a
Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021. "Bungoma County Referral Hospital". Hospitals near you. Archived from the original
List_of_hospitals_in_Kenya
The districts of Kenya were divided into 262 divisions (matarafa). Divisions of Kenya were further subdivided into locations. Today's counties of Kenya
Divisions_of_Kenya
custody in October 2021 and returned to his family's hometown of Mukhweya in Bungoma County, where he was beaten and strangled to death on 15 October by a group
List of unsolved murders (2000–present)
List_of_unsolved_murders_(2000–present)
FORD-Kenya Secretary General, MP Tongaren
Education (CPE). In 1978, Dr. Chikati joined Teremi Secondary School, Bungoma, where he completed a Kenya Ordinary Level Certificate (Form 4) in 1981
John_Chikati
Bomet County Emblems, Protocol and Salutations Act 2013. 28 July 2014. "Bungoma County Flag, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 2015" (PDF). "Busia County
Flags_of_Africa
Human viral disease
worked as an electrical engineer in a sugar factory in Nzoia (close to Bungoma) at the base of Mount Elgon (which contains Kitum Cave), became infected
Marburg_virus_disease
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Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Norse, Scandinavian, Scottish
Brother
Male
Danish
, spear, weapon.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bird
Girl/Female
Biblical
That makes fruitful.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Victory Granted by Allah
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Turkish
Queen
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Lal - Ruby; Zar - Golden
Girl/Female
Tamil
Golden creeper
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gadhra
‘descendant of Gadhra’ (see O’Gara). See also McGeary.English : from a personal name derived from Germanic
gÄ“r, gÄr ‘spear’, a short form of any of various
compound names with this as a first element (see, for example
Garrett).English : nickname for a wayward or capricious
person, from Middle English ge(a)ry ‘fickle’, ‘changeable’,
‘passionate’ (a derivative of gere ‘fit of passion’, apparently
a Scandinavian borrowing).Possibly an altered spelling of
German Gehring or Gehrig.Most present-day Irish bearers of the name Geary and its variants
and derivatives are descended from a single 10th-century ancestor, a
nephew of Eadhra, who founded the family
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