Mumias is a town located in the Kakamega County region of Kenya. It serves as an important urban center within the county and was formerly the center of the Mumias District.
The town has an urban population of 116,358, making it the second largest town in Kakamega County. Geographically, the area is characterized by the proximity of two major rivers, the River Nzoia and the River Lusumu, which pass close to the town.
Mumias is connected by road to several neighboring locations, including Kakamega, Busia to the west, Bungoma to the north, and Butere, Luanda, Maseno, and Kisumu to the south.