Webuye

Kenya

Webuye, formerly known as Broderick Falls, is an industrial town located in the western region of Kenya. It is situated within the Webuye West sub-county of Bungoma County at the slopes of Chetambe Hill. The area serves as a primary location for subsistence agriculture and has an urban population of 42,642.

The town is positioned on the main road to Uganda and is primarily known for its industrial significance. It is home to the East African heavy-chemicals plant and the Pan African Paper Mills, which was previously the largest paper factory in the region. The area is also the home of the Bukusu people.

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  1. Webuye