Shinyalu Township is a small town located in the Western Province (Kenya)

Western Province (Kenya)

The Western Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, is one of Kenya's seven administrative provinces outside Nairobi. It is west of the Eastern Rift Valley and is inhabited mainly by the Luhya people. Quakerism is widely practised here. Kenya's second highest mountain, Mount Elgon is located in...

 of Kenya

Kenya

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.It is located about 415 km. Agriculture is the major economic activity with Tea and Maize being the major produce.A number of Tea collection centers occur within the Township with the bulk of the delivery being to Mudete Tea Factory.The Township has a sizable number of shops and a trading center.Among the traded items include farm produce like maize,beans and fresh produce.It also has a market place for trading in domestic animals notably cattle,sheep and goats.

Kakamega Forest

The Kakamega National Reserve is a major tourist attraction that occurs within the Township.With its huge attraction of wild birds and rare plant species,a lot of tourists-domestic and foreign- frequent it hence promoting the economy of the Township.The Golf Hotel serves most of the tourists that frequent the Kakamega National Reserve.

Prospects

With Shinyalu Township being the administrative and headquarters of the Kakamega West District,the prospects of business growth are great.The anticipated infrastructural development is set to pave way for improved business opportunities and with the infrastructure in place,even greater business opportunities will arise.

External links

1. Golf Hotel
2. Kakamega National Reserve