Mwenge

Mwenge is a traditional administrative division (county) of the Kyenjojo district located in western region of Uganda. It makes up the western half of the district. It contains twelve sub-counties and four town councils, namely: Butunduzi Katooke Kyarusozi Kyenjojo

Structure of Mwenge The county is part of the Tooro sub-region nd falls under the Tooro Kingdom. It is split into three (3); Mwenge North; bordered by Kibaale District to the north. Mwenge Central; located in the central part of Kyenjojo District. Mwenge South; bordered by Kamwenge District to the southwest.

Sub-Counties Butiiti Bugaki Bufunjo Katooke Kyarusozi Matiri Nyabuharwa Kigaraale Butunduuzi Kyembogo Kihuura Barahiija

Demography and geography Population; From the 2024 National Population and Housing Census data, Mwenge county had approximately 415,076 people across 98,101 households.

Culture; The primary language spoken is Rutooro and the majority tribe is Batooro, though Bakiga and Banyakole also reside in the area.

Toponymy; The name "Mwenge" means "banana beer", a common product of this region. This explain why it is called so.

Political Updates. Mwenge North; On 9th December, 2025, incumbent Member of Parliament, David Muhumuza officially withdrew his candidacy for 2026 parliamentary elections to promote unity within the National Resistance Movement party.

Mwenge South; The constituency is currently represented by Donald Katalihwa, a member of NRM.

Mwenge Central; Recent local news indicates political activity surrounding potential candidates such as Doreen Nyanjura.

Local highlights. Sports; Mwenge South is the champion of the Tooro Kingdom Masanza cup, having secured the title in August 2023 with a victory over Mwenge North.

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