Butsotso East Postal Codes: 50100 | Lurambi, Kakamega

Key Facts

Butsotso East is a ward located within Lurambi Constituency in Kakamega County, Kenya. Situated in the western region of Kenya, this administrative division forms part of the larger Kakamega County, which lies approximately 30 kilometers north of Kisumu, the third-largest city in Kenya. Butsotso East covers an area of roughly 50 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 25,000 residents, primarily from the Luhya community, who engage mainly in subsistence farming, with maize, sugarcane, and dairy farming being the predominant economic activities. The ward is administratively divided into several smaller sub-locations and villages, including Shibale, Shikoti, and Mwichi, which facilitate local governance and service delivery. As part of Lurambi Constituency, Butsotso East benefits from representation in the Kenyan National Assembly, while its proximity to Kakamega Town, the county headquarters, provides access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and markets. To obtain detailed postal code information for the various sub-regions within Butsotso East, users can explore the specific villages and sub-locations through our platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Butsotso South
• Butsotso Central
• Shirere
• Lurambi