Trans-Nzoia District

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Trans-Nzoia District is an administrative district of Rift Valley Province, Kenya.

It is located between the Nzoia River and Mount Elgon and its centre is the town of Kitale.

Historically the area has been inhabited by the Kalenjin people. After independence many of the farms vacated by white settlers were bought by individuals from other ethnic groups in Kenya.

Trans-Nzoia District has two local authorities: Kitale municipality and Nzoia county council.

The district is divided into seven administrative divisions: Kitale, Cherangany , Endebess, Kaplamai, Kiminini, Kwanza and Saboti.

The district has three constituencies: Kwanza, Saboti and Cherangani.

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