Western Province, Administrative province in western Kenya.
Western Province stretches from Mount Elgon to Lake Victoria, containing the Kakamega Forest and agricultural areas across four distinct counties.
The province operated as one of Kenya's seven administrative regions until 2013, when constitutional changes divided it into Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, and Busia counties.
The Luhya people form the main ethnic group in Western Province, maintaining traditional practices and organizing biennial circumcision ceremonies throughout the region.
The region connects with Uganda through Busia County, facilitating cross-border trade and transportation networks that support local economic development.
Kakamega Forest, located within the province boundaries, represents the easternmost remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned across Africa.
Location: Kenya
Capital city: Kakamega
GPS coordinates: 0.50000,34.58333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:28
Mount Elgon
71.1 km
Kitum Cave
61.1 km
Lake Bogoria
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Ripon Falls
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Thimlich Ohinga
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Sipi Falls
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New Jinja Bridge
155.5 km
Nyero Rockpaintings
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Owen Falls
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Bujagali Falls
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Kisumu Museum
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Kapthurin
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Bogoria
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Caldeira de Rangwe
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Nyero Rock Paintings
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Litein Tea Factory
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