Koyonzo

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Koyonzo
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Koyonzo
Location of Koyonzo
Coordinates: 0°00′N34°25′E / 0°N 34.42°E / 0; 34.42 Coordinates: 0°00′N34°25′E / 0°N 34.42°E / 0; 34.42
Country Kenya
County Kakamega County
Population
 (2014)
   Urban
12,000
   Metro
7,000
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

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.

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