Shinyalu

Shinyalu Township is a small town located in the Kakamega County, Kenya. It is located about 415 km.[1] 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 marketplace for trading in domestic animals notably cattle, sheep and goats.[2]

Kakamega Forest

The Kakamega Forest is a major tourist attraction within the Township. With its huge attraction of wild birds and rare plant species, many tourists both domestic and foreign frequent it, promoting the economy of the Township.[3] Accommodations are available at the Kakamega Golf Hotel.[4]

Prospects

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

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See also

Shinyalu Constituency

References
  1. "Kakamega Forest National Reserve". Kenya Wildlife Service. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  2. "President Kibaki lays foundation stone to Shinyalu market". Official State House Website, Kenya. December 3, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2013. External link in |website= (help)
  3. Savalli, Udo M. (1989). "Checklist of Birds of the Kakamega Forest and National Reserve". Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  4. Quick, Tina L.; Quick, Jonathan D. (1993). Rhinos in the Rough: A Golfer's Guide to Kenya. East African Publishers. p. 337. ISBN 978-9966-46-466-8. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  1. Golf Hotel at the Wayback Machine (archived January 30, 2009)
  2. "Kakamega Forest National Reserve". Kenya Wildlife Service. Archived from the original on 2013-07-07.

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