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The Best Attractions In Nyanza Province

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Thimlich Ohinga Pre-Historic site

The West End Shopping Mall, Kisumu

Kit Mikayi

Dunga Bay

A to Z Ltd.

The Abasuba Community Peace Museum

Ruma National Park

Kisumu museum

Lake Kanyaboli National Reserve

Masai Craft Market

St. Theresa Cathedral

Ndere Island National Park

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

Nyanza Province was one of Kenya's eight administrative provinces before the formation of the 47 counties under the 2010 constitution. Six counties were organised in the area of the former province. The region is located in the southwest part of Kenya around Lake Victoria, includes part of the eastern edge of Lake Victoria, and is inhabited predominantly by the Luo people. There are also Bantu-speaking tribes, such as the Gusii, the Kuria, and some Luhya, living in the province. The province derives its name from Nyanza, a Bantu word which means a large mass of water. The provincial capital was Kisumu, the third-largest city in Kenya. The province had ...
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The Best Attractions In Nyanza Province

1. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary Kisumu
Kisumu, officially known as Kisumu City , is the Kenyan inland port city on Lake Victoria and the capital city of Kisumu County, Kenya. At an elevation of 1,131 m , the city has an estimated population of 500,000, while the metropolitan region comprising the city and its suburbs and satellite towns of Maseno, Kondele and Ahero was estimated at over 1.5 million as of 2017. It is the third largest city in Kenya after the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa. Kisumu is the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province, the headquarters of Kisumu County and the proposed headquarters of the Lake Region Economic Block, which is a conglomeration of 15 counties in Western Kenya. It is the largest city in western Kenya and the second most important ci...
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2. Kisumu museum Kisumu
Kisumu, officially known as Kisumu City , is the Kenyan inland port city on Lake Victoria and the capital city of Kisumu County, Kenya. At an elevation of 1,131 m , the city has an estimated population of 500,000, while the metropolitan region comprising the city and its suburbs and satellite towns of Maseno, Kondele and Ahero was estimated at over 1.5 million as of 2017. It is the third largest city in Kenya after the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa. Kisumu is the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province, the headquarters of Kisumu County and the proposed headquarters of the Lake Region Economic Block, which is a conglomeration of 15 counties in Western Kenya. It is the largest city in western Kenya and the second most important ci...
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3. Ruma National Park Homa Bay
Ruma National Park is the only terrestrial park in Kenya's Nyanza Province. Dubbed the Last Retreat of the Roan Antelope, the park protects the only indigenous population of rare roan antelopes within Kenya. At present, the population is on the verge of extinction with individual populations numbering approximately 40. The park was established in 1966 as Lambwe Valley Game Reserve. It was later renamed “Ruma” after one of Kenya’s most powerful wizard, the much feared Gor Mahia who lived around the park . The park is located in the vast Lambwe Valley.
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4. wLake Victoria Mbita
5. The Abasuba Community Peace Museum Mfangano Island
6. Dunga Bay Kisumu
7. Ndere Island National Park Kisumu
8. Thimlich Ohinga Pre-Historic site Kisumu
9. Lake Kanyaboli National Reserve Kisumu
10. Kit Mikayi Kisumu
Kit-Mikayi — also spelled Kit Mikayi, Kitmikayi, and Kitmikaye — is a rock formation, a tor, around 120 m high situated about 29 km west of the town of Kisumu in western Kenya. It is about 1 km from the Kisumu-Bondo road. The sign board is on the gate of Kit Mikayi primary school and entrance is via N’gop-Ngeso primary school. Kit-mikayi means the stone of the first woman, or stone of the first wife, in Dholuo, the Luo language.
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11. The West End Shopping Mall, Kisumu Kisumu
Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to cool water, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 3,138,369 in the 2009 census, while the metropolitan area has a population of 6,547,547. The city is popularly referred to as the Green City in the Sun.Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway. The town quickly grew to replace Machakos as the capital of Kenya in 1907. After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya. During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry. The city lies on the River At...
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12. St. Theresa Cathedral Kisumu
13. Masai Craft Market Kisumu
14. A to Z Ltd. Kisumu
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha , is a Hindu religious and social organization within the Swaminarayan branch of Hinduism. BAPS was established on 5 June 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj after leaving the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It was formed on the founder's interpretation that Swaminarayan was to remain present on earth through a lineage of Gunatit Gurus or Akshar dating all the way back to Gunatitanand Swami - one of Swaminarayan's prominent devotees. Gunatitanand Swami was succeeded by Bhagatji Maharaj, Shastriji Maharaj, Yogiji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj. Due to the organizational emphasis on the Akshar Purushottam doctrine, it essentially forms the organization's middle name. The fundamental beliefs of BAPS include the spiritual guidan...
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15. Songhor Pre-Historic Site Kisumu

Nyanza Province Videos

Western Kenya: As You've Never Seen It Before

An aerial exploration of the beautiful environments, amazing sights and scenic accommodations only found in western Kenya, as seen from a new perspective: through the lens of a flying camera.

Produced, filmed and edited by Ben Kreimer for African SkyCAM and the Kenya Tourism Board.

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Kisumu is a port city in Kisumu County, Kenya, Lake Victoria basin, barber trade

Kisumu

The first results of the presidential elections in Kenya are dropping in. And it seems that Sitting President Kenyatta is heading for a victory. But his rival Odinga says the outcome is not correct. That leads to tension,, Odinga came up with a sensational claim, alleging that he had broken into the voting system's computer system, and there has been a large amount of fraud hereafter.

, the statements of Odinga oil were on fire in an already tense situation.

After the press conference, the opposition leader's supporters immediately went up the street. The police had to intervene in different places, and this would certainly have fallen dead. Especially in Kisumu, the bulwark of Odinga in the west of the country, it is restless.

is a port city in Kisumu County, Kenya
Kisumu (formerly known as Port Florence) is a port city in Kisumu County, Kenya. It is at an elevation of 1,131 m (3,711 ft), with a population of 409,928 according to the 2009 census. It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter. It is the largest city in Nyanza region and second most important city after Kampala in the greater Lake Victoria basin.
The port was founded in 1901 as the main inland terminal of the Uganda Railway named Port Florence. Although trade stagnated in the 1980s and 1990s, it is again growing around oil exports.
Kisumu literally means a place of barter trade sumo. The city has Friendship status with Cheltenham, United Kingdom, and sister city status with Roanoke, Virginia and Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Matokeo ya kwanza ya uchaguzi wa rais katika Kenya kujipenyeza. Na inaonekana kwamba hadi sasa Rais Kenyatta ni viongozi kwa ushindi. Lakini Odinga adui wake anasema kuwa sio kweli matokeo. Inayoongoza kwa mvutano, anaelezea mwanahabari Koert Lindijer kwenye Radio 1. Wakati wa mkutano wa waandishi wa habari Odinga walikuja na madai sensational. Yeye aliingia kwenye mfumo wa kompyuta wa tume ya uchaguzi, na kuna kisha udanganyifu nia kwa kiasi kikubwa.

Kulingana Lindijer walikuwa taarifa ya Odinga mafuta ya moto na hali tayari wasiwasi hata hivyo.

Baada ya mkutano wa waandishi wa habari, wafuasi wa kiongozi wa upinzani mara moja kwa mitaani. Polisi waliingilia kati katika maeneo kadhaa na hii bila ya shaka kuwa kesi amekufa. Hasa katika Kisumu, ngome Odinga katika magharibi ya nchi, ni kuhangaika.

Travels in Kenya

Here is a short home video of a family vacation with my beautiful wife and kids in the Valley Arcade area of Nairobi with some footage of a trip to Nyanza province, near Migori/Awendo to see more family.

South Nyanza part 6 : Mbita

Mbita, capital of our activities, home of Jagembe and Mr Kingfisher.
Nice Toscana hills for walking and good swimming beaches

Escarpment Road in Kenya- the Great Rift Valley Masai Mara (Nairobi to Narok)

This is a video of the famous great rift valley escarpment road between Nairobi and Narok counties in Kenya. The road offers an amazing view of Kenya's great rift valley masai mara grassland plains. It also has no barriers, several blindspots, queues of long vehicle trucks and passenger buses/coaches racing to get to their destinations. You're also likely to see baboons along the road.

The beauty of the Nyika Plateau

Visiting Nyika National Park is known as one of the most magical experiences in Malawi, and after a recent trip, we understand why. The landscape of rolling grasslands filled with wildlife is mesmerizing, unlike anything seen elsewhere in the country. Enjoy the views and plan a visit!

Exploring Our Beautiful Country | Amboseli (Kenya)

Hey Guys,
We thought it would be interesting to share our experiences travelling around the world. Here is one of the latest adventures we have had with our family back home.
Hope you enjoy!

South Nyanza part 4 : Takawiri 1

What U cant swim in Lake Victoria?
Whenever I spend a day at this Island I be swimming the whole day.
Beutiful beaches with white sand, friendly people and the best Nile perch U can find.

Week 17: North-Western Rwanda

Two British backpackers, Alex and Charlie, exploring Lake Kivu, Rubona and Musanze in North-Western Rwanda, January 2018.

Please feel free to leave us comments and any questions - we'll try to get back to you soon! For more photos and writings about our travels, see eastafricanadventures.tumblr.com

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Music (pending approval): 'Everyday' by William Onyeabor - williamonyeabor.com

South Nyanza part 3 : Mfangano 2

The Abasuba peace museum, the mighty hills of Mfangano, some old ships.
Nice possibilities for camping and lodging on this tropical Island.

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