Koyonzo
Koyonzo is a settlement in Kenya's Western Province, Kakamega county. It was initially known as Mamboleo due to its early exposure to the long-distance traders from the Mombasa to Buganda Kingdom. Koyonzo was in the Wanga Kingdom which was led by Nabongo Mumia. It is currently located along Mumias-Busia Road, a gateway to Uganda. The town is surrounded by the villages of Ngairwe, Munanziri, Mung'ungu, Mwira, Mirere, Matungu, Ejinja and Lunganyiro.
Koyonzo | |
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Koyonzo Location of Koyonzo | |
| Coordinates: 0°N 34.42°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Kakamega County |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Urban | 12,000 |
| • Metro | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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