Kavirondo is the old name of the region around Kavirondo Gulf (now Winam Gulf) as well as of two native peoples living there under the regime of British East Africa (The "Nilotic Kavirondo" and the "Bantu Kavirondo"). Broadly, this was defined as those who dwelt in the valley of the Nzoia River, on the western slopes of Mount Elgon, and along the northeast coast of Victoria Nyanza.
Suggested origins of the name "Kavirondo" include
A: Kavirondo is the old name of the region around Kavirondo Gulf (now Winam Gulf) and refers to two native peoples living there under the rule of British East Africa.
A: The two native peoples living in Kavirondo were the "Nilotic Kavirondo" and the "Bantu Kavirondo".
A: The people of Kavirondo lived in the valley of the Nzoia River, on the western slopes of Mount Elgon, and along the northeast coast of Victoria Nyanza.
A: There are different interpretations of the origin of the name Kavirondo, but some suggestions include "people of the lake" or "people of the mountains".
A: Kavirondo Gulf is now called Winam Gulf.
A: Kavirondo was under the regime of British East Africa during colonial times.
A: Kavirondo was broadly defined as the region where the "Nilotic Kavirondo" and the "Bantu Kavirondo" lived, encompassing the valley of the Nzoia River, the western slopes of Mount Elgon, and the northeast coast of Victoria Nyanza.
