Winam Gulf
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Winam Gulf is a significant extension of northeastern Lake Victoria into western Kenya. Formerly called Kavirondo Gulf, Nyanza Gulf, or Lake Nyanza Gulf, it is a shallow inlet and is connected to the main lake by Rusinga Channel (3 mi wide), which is partly masked from the main body of the lake by islands. The port of Kisumu, Kenya's fourth largest city, stands on its northeastern shore. It has an average width of 16 mi (25 km) & extends for 40 miles (64 km) from Kisumu to the channel. Significant bays in the gulf include Naya Bay, Asembo Bay, Nyakach Bay, Osodo Bay, Kendu Bay, Homa Bay, Ruri Bay, Mirunda Bay and Olambwe Bay.
