What You Need To Know Of Kisii Land From Pictures

River Gucha in Keumbu. Water from the river is an essential commodity.

The road in Manga District as seen in 2009. The area has no tarmac road since independence even after the effect of devolved governance and the push of more funds to the counties by governors dubbed Pesa Mashinani.

Most roads in Guisiiland and muddy and impassable. However, in 2002, this Nyatieko-Kisii Rd was tarmacked.

It is a norm for residents to use bulls in ploughing their land. Although not in the whole area, some parts such as South Mugirango and Kuria, use oxen that are specially bred for the task. The lands are fertile.

The only five-star mall in Kisii. After a busy day, you can do your shopping.

You can enjoy a picturesque experience on top of Manga Ridge that stretches about 10 miles long.

A vegetable farmer seen here, tending to cabbage that is ready for harvest at Kebirigo centre in Nyamira County.

Tea plantations top what you can see in Kisii and Nyamira Counties. Plucking tea will take you nearly the whole day.

Many traditional houses are still in the area. Though they are faced away with the advent of modern iron sheets, traditional huts like those in the picture offer a conducive environment during hot seasons (Jan-March, June-July)

When on top of the hill at Manga, this is how the Chache (down throw) looks like. The pointer shows the road amid the village.

A section of River Gucha in Keumbu Kisii County. A Kenya Power and Lighting Substation is located on the river.

River Migori snails across the town. The section shown here is near Macaldar Gold Mines.  At some point, near Migori Teachers Training College, residents use canoes to cross the river because it is wide.