Chwele Town Bungoma County

What's Chwele Town?

Chwele Town

Chwele Town is located in Bungoma County in Kenya. It has a total popupation of 9,797, of which 4,487 (46%) are male and 5,310 (54%) are female.

Economic Activities: Bungoma agricultural and commercial centre with maize, sugarcane, dairy, trade and transport.

Chwele Town hosts key institutions like; Bungoma County Government; Kenya Revenue Authority; Kenya Power; Kenya Police Service; Bungoma County Referral Hospital; Kibabii University; Nzoia Sugar Company; Equity Bank; KCB Bank Kenya; Co-operative Bank of Kenya.

In Chwele Town, you can visit the following places; Mount Elgon National Park; Nabuyole Falls; Chetambe Hills; Sang'alo Hills; Webuye Falls; Bungoma Cultural Centre.

Nearby Towns: Bungoma Kimilili Webuye Kapsokwony Kakamega

What's in Chwele?

NEWS & EVENTS

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Wetang'ula mourns four Chwele traders killed in Mai Mahiu road accident - The Star, Kenya

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Four Chwele traders killed in Mai Mahiu road crash - Kenya News Agency

    Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Bungoma advances modernization of Chwele Market - Mjengo Hub

    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    President William Ruto addresses residents during the inspection of Chwele Modern Market. - Facebook

    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Race against time to complete modern Chwele market in Bungoma - The Standard

    Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞 - Chwele traders call for action on accident-prone roads in Bungoma County - The Eastleigh Voice

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Probe as suspect dies in police custody in Chwele - The Star, Kenya

Statistics on Chwele Town

Total Population
9,797
Male Population
4,487
Female Population
5,310
Male to Female Ratio
0.85