Kimilili Town Overview
Kimilili town is located in Kenya’s Bungoma County, Western province. The area is occupied mainly by the Bukusu and Sabaot communities. Its proximity to the fertile slopes of Mt Elgon, on the Kenya-Uganda border, has made it a trading center for agricultural goods and services.
Kimilili Town History
In past years, this region has suffered from land conflicts that have resulted in displacement of thousands. The Sabaot Land Defence Force, who were the aggressors and the main agitators of this conflict, have, however, been subdued by the government.
Kimilili Town Climate and Geography
This city has a tropical climate. There is significant rainfall in most months of the year. The short dry season has little effect on the overall climate. This location is classified as Am by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 19.4 °C. About 1691 mm of precipitation falls annually.
Kimilili Town Economy
The main town centre has several economic activities which include retail grocery stores, supermarkets, schools and computer colleges.
The surrounding region is mainly farmland, the main cash crops being coffee, maize, beans, sunflower seed and tea.
There are numerous non-governmental organizations in Kimilili, the two main ones being ICFEM and Omwabini, which have added much value to the town of Kimilili.
Kimilili Town Education
Kimilili boasts of one of the best schools in Kenya, Friends School Kamusinga. Other high schools are:
- Moi girls’ high school Kamusinga
- Kimilili boys’ high school
- Maeni girls’ secondary school
- St. Theresa’s girls’ secondary school.
Numerous primary private schools are found, namely :
- PHIM primary school
- Shekinah school
- Dreamland Education Centre
- Farcon academy
Public primary schools are:
- Kimilili R.C. boys’
- Kimilili R.C. girls’
- Kimilili D.E.B
- Kamusinga primary
- Khwiroro primary
- Bituyu, Buko and Maeni primary schools.
Additionally, Matili F.Y.M primary,Matili R.C and Namawanga primary school are afew schools which have produced prominent scholars. Kimilili has a Teachers Training Center (Shima TTC).
Kimilili Town Administration
Kimilili is a home to the Western Provincial Police Training Center. Due to its strength in trade and education, Kimilili’s urban population is on the rise. It is currently home to many government workers who hold office positions in the neighboring Mt Elgon District.
In past years, this region has suffered from land conflicts that have resulted in displacement of thousands. The famous Sabaot Land Defense Forces who were the aggressors and the main agitators of this conflict, have, however, been subdued by the government.
Kimilili Town Hotels
- ViPark Hotel
- Aturukan Hotel
- Western Star Hotel
- Prime Hotel
- The Piedmont Hotel
- Mount Elgon Hotel
- Mbale Resort Hotel
- Wash and Wills Hotel
- Florida Safe Life Motel
- Poa Place Resort
- Hotel Baron
- Hotel Winstar
- Sirikwa Hotel
- Boma Inn Eldoret
- The Breeze Hotel
- Farmview Hotel
- Hotel Rastopark
- The Gables Home Stay
- Salmond View Hotel
- Bungoma Countryside Hotel
- Greenvalle Hotel
- Bungoma Tourist Hotel
- The County Comfort Hotel
- Engo- Airport Hotel
- Easysleep Guest House
- Cranes Suites
- Super Break Hotel
- Sinendeet Hotel
- Muremba Retreat Kitale
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