Mweb fibre coverage map12/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Gucha’s Ogembo town from the 1950s was previously called Ritongo to mean a resting ground with vibrant communal affairs.Ī notorious elder from Boochi Tendere Ward would later change the name from Ritongo to Ogembo. READ ALSO: Ogembo Municipality in Gucha Sub County.It is by far the second largest and one of the oldest in the region. Ogembo in Bomachoge Constituency is one of the two municipalities in Kisii County. It is presently home to Nyaribari Chache Constituency and Kisii Central War. Notably, Lake Victoria Port in Kisumu City played a key role in the uprising of Kisii town. The initially bushy grazing ground eventually became a barter trade centre.Īccording to elder Samson Obae, Kisii town started gaining shape in the early 1900s following the arrival of British soldiers. Kisii town was called Getembe and Bosongo in the pre-colonial era. Kisii County map is dotted with a concentration of close-knit urban centres.Īmong these are 11 landmark towns with reasonable access to social amenities. In these socioeconomic hubs are at least 40 per cent of the resident population. READ ALSO: Top 10 facts about life in Kisii Town Kenya.Įach of the 9 constituencies in Kisii County is home to at least one major market or town. ![]() On the focus are densely populated towns in Kisii County with a long chain of investors. Most of them are high rise residential, business, and administrative midpoints. There are several markets, municipalities, and urban centres in Gusiiland. ![]()
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