# Mwenge

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**Mwenge** is a traditional administrative division ([county](/source/County)) of the [Kyenjojo](/source/Kyenjojo) district located in western region of [Uganda](/source/Uganda).[1] 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](/source/Kibaale_District) to the north.
- Mwenge Central; located in the central part of [Kyenjojo District.](/source/Kyenjojo_District)
- Mwenge South; bordered by [Kamwenge District](/source/Kamwenge_District) to the southwest.[2]

## 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](/source/Tooro_language) and the majority tribe is [Batooro](/source/Tooro_people), though [Bakiga](/source/Kiga_people) 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](/source/National_Resistance_Movement) party.[3]

**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.](/source/Doreen_Nyanjura)

## Local highlights.

**Sports**; Mwenge South is the champion of the [Tooro Kingdom](/source/Tooro_Kingdom) Masanza cup, having secured the title in August 2023 with a victory over Mwenge North.[4]

## See also

- [Districts of Uganda](/source/Districts_of_Uganda)
- [Counties of Uganda](/source/Counties_of_Uganda)

## References

1. ["Mwenge County (Uganda) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location"](https://citypopulation.de/en/uganda/western/admin/4151__mwenge_county/). *citypopulation.de*. Retrieved 2025-12-16.

1. ["Overview | Kyenjojo District"](https://kyenjojo.go.ug/lg/overview#:~:text=KYENJOJO%20DISTRICT%20PROFILE:,168%20parishes%20and%20875%20villages). *kyenjojo.go.ug*. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

1. Mugabi, Sam Ibanda. ["MP David Muhumuza Withdraws from Mwenge North County Race"](https://nilepost.co.ug/2026-election-watch/309663/mp-david-muhumuza-withdraws-from-mwenge-north-county-race). *Nilepost News*. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

1. ["Mwenge South County secures spot in Tooro Masaza Cup finals"](https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/mwenge-south-county-secures-spot-in-tooro-masaza-cup-finals-4329214). *Monitor*. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2025-12-18.

## External links

- [Doreen Njanjura](https://www.facebook.com/groups/220105184820349/posts/2994191760744997/#:~:text=John%20Love%20General%20you%20support%20the%20words%20fdc%20or%20nrm%20?) Facebook account.
- [UBOS 2024 National Population Census](https://statistics.ubos.org/nphc/drilldown?subregion=44&district=415&county=4151#:~:text=MWENGE%20COUNTY%20%2D%20NPHC%202024%20Data,Population%20by%20Sex)
- [Donald Katalihwa](https://x.com/Parliament_Ug/status/1841397238188187934)Twitter

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