Places you Should Visit in Kakamega County
Kakamega County is a county in the former Western Province of Kenya and borders Vihiga County to the South, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia Counties to the North and Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties to the East. CIDP Its capital and largest town is Kakamega. It has a population of 1,867,579 and an area of 3,033.8 km2
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Kisumu County Kenya 🥰 Top 10 Places to Visit
KISUMU is a beautiful Lakeside city in Kenya known because of it's proximity to Lake Victoria. Find out some of the top 10 places to visit in Kisumu Kenya.
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Top 10 Major Towns in Kenya at No 8 & 7 Nyeri Town and Kakamega Town
List of 10 Major Cities in Kenya
Known for its friendly and welcoming citizen, Kenya offers you a variety of attractive destinations. Among them are wildlife, beautiful vegetation, conducive weather conditions, and diverse cultures, thanks to the over 40 ethnic groups.Kenya is divided into 47 counties and has three significant cities.
1. Nairobi
The name Nairobi is obtained from a Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi meaning a place of calm waters. The title refers to the Nairobi River, which flows through the city. According to the 2019 census, Nairobi had a population of 4, 397, 073, while the metropolis population is 9354,580 people. It covers an area of 696 km2 (269 sq. mi). The essential features in Nairobi are the Nairobi National park, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Giraffe Centre, Bomas of Kenya, monuments, museums, nature parks, and a vibrant nightlife.
2. Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s second-largest city and business hub. It borders the Indian Ocean and is also known as the White and Blue City. It has a population of 1, 208, 333 people according to the 2019 census. On the other hand, its metropolitan region has 3, 528, 940 people. It is home to Moi International Airport, Various tourist attractions, and is famous for its super vibrant nightlife. Mombasa is also a favorite tourist destination; you will often find both local and international tourists going to the coast for holidays. While there, make sure to visit Fort Jesus to get in touch with the rich history of Mombasa.
3. Kisumu
Kisumu is not only the third-largest city in Kenya; it is also the central city in western Kenya. The name Kisumu means a place of Batter trade. While Kisumu city has a population of about 750,000 (Kenya National Census, 2019), the Metropolitan Area has 1,334, 574 people. It serves as a port town where goods are transported to and from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. It resides on the shores of Lake Victoria, and its main tourist attractions are, Kisumu Museum, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Hippo Point and Ndere Island National Park.
4. Nakuru
After Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, Nakuru is the fourth-largest urban centre in Kenya. Famous for agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. It is currently the capital city of Nakuru County and was the former capital of Rift Valley Province before devolution. By 2018 Nakuru’s population was approximately half a million. Also, it is at 1850m above sea level. Tourist attractions are Lake Nakuru National park, Menengai Crater, the second-largest volcanic crater in the world, and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site.
5. Eldoret
The fifth major city in Kenya Eldoret is the capital of Uasin Gishu County.
It is found south of Cherengani Hills in the Rift Valley. With a population of 400,000 in 2019, Eldoret is the fastest growing town in Kenya. Also, Eldoret is home to the legendary Kenyan athletes who have dominated marathons in the world. At this point, it won’t be fair to ignore the fact that superhero Eliud Kipchoge who finished the marathon in less than two hours, hails from Eldoret.
6. Kitale
Kitale town is another major city and the food basket of Kenya. It is mainly an agricultural city located between Mt Elgon and Cherengani Hills. The main cash crop here is maize though it has conducive weather conditions for other agricultural produce.
7. Malindi
Also, a coastal town like Mombasa, Malindi is one of the largest cities in Kenya. Malindiajor town in Kilifi County. Its located close to the Gelena river and is mainly a tourist town. It is famous for Italian visitors. Also, it is home to Malindi Airport and Broglio space centre.
8. Kakamega
The capital city of Kakamega county is found in western Kenya. After Nairobi Kaka, mega is the second most populous town In Kenya. The main economic activity here is agriculture. It has its share of tourist attractions: the Kakamega forest, and the crying stone. The crying stone of Ilesi is 40 meters high and resembles a sobbing human figure.
9.Nyeri
Situated in central highlands, Nyeri town is the capital city of Nyeri County. It is situated between the eastern side of the Abadeare Range and the western slopes of Mt Kenya. According to the 2009 census, Nyeri town had an estimated population of 325,357 people. It is also home to the tomb of Lord Robert Baden Powell, the founder of the scouts’ movement. Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai and the late Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi. Tourist attractions include; Mt Kenya, The Aberdares National Park and the Eastern part of the Rift Valley.
10. Thika
Thika town is another major city and is mainly an industrial town. With an approximate population of 200, 000 people, Thika town is famous for pineapple production. Other activities are textile and mills industries. Also, it is home to the Fourteen Falls, which is its major tourist attraction.
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Top 10 Major Towns in Kenya, No 3 Kisii Town
List of 10 Major Cities in Kenya
Known for its friendly and welcoming citizen, Kenya offers you a variety of attractive destinations. Among them are wildlife, beautiful vegetation, conducive weather conditions, and diverse cultures, thanks to the over 40 ethnic groups.Kenya is divided into 47 counties and has three significant cities.
1. Nairobi
The name Nairobi is obtained from a Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi meaning a place of calm waters. The title refers to the Nairobi River, which flows through the city. According to the 2019 census, Nairobi had a population of 4, 397, 073, while the metropolis population is 9354,580 people. It covers an area of 696 km2 (269 sq. mi). The essential features in Nairobi are the Nairobi National park, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Giraffe Centre, Bomas of Kenya, monuments, museums, nature parks, and a vibrant nightlife.
2. Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s second-largest city and business hub. It borders the Indian Ocean and is also known as the White and Blue City. It has a population of 1, 208, 333 people according to the 2019 census. On the other hand, its metropolitan region has 3, 528, 940 people. It is home to Moi International Airport, Various tourist attractions, and is famous for its super vibrant nightlife. Mombasa is also a favorite tourist destination; you will often find both local and international tourists going to the coast for holidays. While there, make sure to visit Fort Jesus to get in touch with the rich history of Mombasa.
3. Kisumu
Kisumu is not only the third-largest city in Kenya; it is also the central city in western Kenya. The name Kisumu means a place of Batter trade. While Kisumu city has a population of about 750,000 (Kenya National Census, 2019), the Metropolitan Area has 1,334, 574 people. It serves as a port town where goods are transported to and from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. It resides on the shores of Lake Victoria, and its main tourist attractions are, Kisumu Museum, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Hippo Point and Ndere Island National Park.
4. Nakuru
After Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, Nakuru is the fourth-largest urban centre in Kenya. Famous for agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. It is currently the capital city of Nakuru County and was the former capital of Rift Valley Province before devolution. By 2018 Nakuru’s population was approximately half a million. Also, it is at 1850m above sea level. Tourist attractions are Lake Nakuru National park, Menengai Crater, the second-largest volcanic crater in the world, and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site.
5. Eldoret
The fifth major city in Kenya Eldoret is the capital of Uasin Gishu County.
It is found south of Cherengani Hills in the Rift Valley. With a population of 400,000 in 2019, Eldoret is the fastest growing town in Kenya. Also, Eldoret is home to the legendary Kenyan athletes who have dominated marathons in the world. At this point, it won’t be fair to ignore the fact that superhero Eliud Kipchoge who finished the marathon in less than two hours, hails from Eldoret.
6. Kitale
Kitale town is another major city and the food basket of Kenya. It is mainly an agricultural city located between Mt Elgon and Cherengani Hills. The main cash crop here is maize though it has conducive weather conditions for other agricultural produce.
7. Malindi
Also, a coastal town like Mombasa, Malindi is one of the largest cities in Kenya. Malindiajor town in Kilifi County. Its located close to the Gelena river and is mainly a tourist town. It is famous for Italian visitors. Also, it is home to Malindi Airport and Broglio space centre.
8. Kakamega
The capital city of Kakamega county is found in western Kenya. After Nairobi Kaka, mega is the second most populous town In Kenya. The main economic activity here is agriculture. It has its share of tourist attractions: the Kakamega forest, and the crying stone. The crying stone of Ilesi is 40 meters high and resembles a sobbing human figure.
9.Nyeri
Situated in central highlands, Nyeri town is the capital city of Nyeri County. It is situated between the eastern side of the Abadeare Range and the western slopes of Mt Kenya. According to the 2009 census, Nyeri town had an estimated population of 325,357 people. It is also home to the tomb of Lord Robert Baden Powell, the founder of the scouts’ movement. Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai and the late Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi. Tourist attractions include; Mt Kenya, The Aberdares National Park and the Eastern part of the Rift Valley.
10. Thika
Thika town is another major city and is mainly an industrial town. With an approximate population of 200, 000 people, Thika town is famous for pineapple production. Other activities are textile and mills industries. Also, it is home to the Fourteen Falls, which is its major tourist attraction.
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Is This City In Kenya Underrated? KAKAMEGA TOWN IN 2023
Is This City In Kenya Underrated? KAKAMEGA TOWN IN 2023
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BEST HOTELS TO VISIT IN WESTERN KENYA (KAKAMEGA) DURING VALENTINES
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Why the Crying Stone Cries // The Art of Pottery Making // Places to visit in Kakamega, Kenya Part 1
Fortunate to have visited Kakamega County. It is the tenth largest city in Kenya and considered the heart of luhya land.
I was able to visit two places but soon i will visit again so as to explore Kakamega forest. It is the only tropical rainforest.
I was able to visit the Crying stone and Ilesi Pottery House.
0:00 Intro
0:35 About Kakamega; Kenya
0:46- Kakamega Forest
1:14 First stop
1:29 At the Crying Stone
3:02 Why the Crying Stone Cries
3:19 Why the Crying Stone does not cry
4:00 Cultural and religious stories about the Crying Stone
5:02 Interpretation of the image of the Crying Stone
5:15 Why the Crying Stone is not seen from a far
5:32 Ilesi Porttery visit / Art of pottery making
7:22 Molding of clay to make pots
7:10 Mixing of the clay
10:09 Drying of the clay pots
11:15 Shaping of the clay pots
11:39 Drying of the clay pots
11:52 Smoothing of the clay pots
12:47 Buring of the clay pots inthe kiln
14:12 Paiting of the clay pots
16:13 Call to action
16:40 Pricing of the clay pots
17:26 Conclusion
Crying Stone
i. It is a rock formation about 40 m high, with a small rock perched on top.
ii. There is a stream of water which flows between the two rocks, creating an impression of a crying stone.
iii. It serves as a shrine and cultural centre for the local communities in Kakamega County.
iv. Villagers believe that when the stone cries, it is a good omen, signaling a bumper harvest, for instance. When there is drought, the community performs rituals here to persuade the gods to bring rain.
v. Other rituals are performed to allay disasters. The site is also used for cleansing victims of incest in families
Ilesi Pottery Centre
It is one of the biggest pottery-making centers in western Kenya.
A place to learn about the art of pottery making and buy assorted pottery and wares made from moist clay.
The items molded include water pots, flower vases, jars, dishes and other artifacts depicting various animals and birds.
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