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Kisii District is one of the twelve districts of Nyanza Province in southwest Kenya, and is divided into five local authorities and eleven administrative districts. The provinces of Kenya are subdivided into 71 districts ( Wilaya) Nyanza Province of Kenya, on Lake Victoria, is one of Kenya's seven administrative provinces outside Nairobi; it is in the southwest corner of The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south The district capital is Kisii. This article refers to the city of kisii For the district of the same name see Kisii District Kisii The district is mostly hilly and is dissected by rivers flowing west into Lake Victoria, notably the River Gucha and River Mogusi. Lake Victoria or Victoria Nyanza (also known as Ukerewe and Nalubaale) is one of the Great Lakes of Africa. Gucha River, referred to River Kuja by Luo community starts from the highlands of Nyamira District passing through the heart of Gucha District running west It lacks infrastructure like electricity, telecommunications and good roads, inhibiting the full exploitation of resources. The hilly nature of the district leads to serious soil erosion and makes road communication difficult, especially in the rainy season when many roads (only 10% of which are tarmacked) become impassable.

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Climate

Kisii district lies on a highland equatorial climate, and as such it receives rain almost throughout the year, although there are two rainy seasons (March to May and October to November). The average rainfall is over 1500 mm and is quite reliable, helping to support cash crops (such as coffee, tea and pyrethrum) and subsistence crops (maize, beans, millet and potatoes). CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market Pyrethrum refers to several Old World plants of the genus Chrysanthemum (e Maize (ˈmeɪz ( Zea mays L. ssp mays) known as corn in some countries is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica Bean is a common name for large plant Seeds of several genera of the family Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae used for human food or animal The millets are a group of small- Seeded Species of Cereal crops or grains widely grown around the world for Food and Fodder The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae Temperatures can range from 10 °C to 31 °C.

Population

According to the 1979 census Kisii district had a population of 588,000, but by 1996 the annual population growth rate of 3. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) 6% meant that the population is now well over 2,000,000 (19% of whom live in urban areas). This makes Kisii district one of the most densely populated in Kenya, with around 50% of the population being below the age of 15 years. The cause of high population growth is believed to be cultural practices of having many children for security in old age, leading to low use of family planning methods (acceptance is 60-65%). In most areas the sex ratio is disproportionate due to labour migration to other districts and cities.

Health

Health facilities are inadequate, unevenly distributed and lacking in essential medicines. There are a number of hospitals - including the government-run facility in Kisii town and the Mission Hospital in Tabaka - but the bed occupancy rate is 160. This article refers to the city of kisii For the district of the same name see Kisii District Kisii 3%. The major diseases in Kisii are malaria, anaemia, pneumonia, meningitis, tuberculosis, measles and gastroenteritis. Malaria is a vector -borne Infectious disease caused by Protozoan Parasites It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions including Anemia ( AmE) or anæmia/anaemia ( BrE) (from the Ancient Greek grc-Latn anaîmia, meaning “without blood” is defined as a qualitative Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal Meningitis is Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the Brain and Spinal cord, known collectively as the Meninges. Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for tubercle bacillus or T u' b' erculosis Bacillus --> is a common Measles (rubeola is a Disease caused by a virus specifically a Paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro, gastric flu, and stomach flu, although unrelated to Influenza) is Inflammation of the The first AIDS cases in Kenya were recognized in 1984 (1987 in Kisii district), but it is now believed that 1 in every 18 adults is infected with HIV in all areas. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) is a Lentivirus (a member of the Retrovirus family that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Over 70% of AIDS cases are aged 20–49 years, the most economically active age group and also the best educated and skilled. Infant mortality has been declining for several years and the acceptance of immunization programs is increasing, but a large proportion of children are believed stunted due to poor nutrition. Water is easily available from rivers, wells, springs, roof catchments and boreholes, although the only treated water supply is found in Kisii Municipality. In recent years Kisii highland has had new water treatment stations among others one at Birongo serving parts of Nyaribari central and chache and also Kitutu Masaba.

Economy

Due to the high population density, almost all land in Kisii district is put to maximum agricultural use. Land is subdivided within families, meaning that plots are becoming ever-smaller and the average farm is only 15,000 m² in area. This has ensured that a large population of kisiis' migrate to neighbouring districts and far flung countries to bring home the bacon. Intensive farming in hilly regions has increased the rate of soil degradation and erosion, while the application of farm chemicals has polluted surface and groundwater sources. More than 90% of rural household energy needs come from wood, but the district is no longer self-reliant and other sources such as biogas are being encouraged. See also Natural gas, Biofuel Biogas typically refers to a Gas produced by the biological breakdown of Organic matter in the Tea and coffee processing and soda bottling constitute Kisii district's manufacturing industry, but retail and wholesale businesses exist in market centres despite the lack of cooling facilities for preserving perishables. The annual growth rate in paid employment is 3. 5%, but this is barely keeping up with the current population growth rate. There are many societies such as Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) concentrated in Kisii Town according to members' occupations or primary cash crop as well. The informal sector is involved in repair, metal fabrication, furniture making and the sale of secondhand clothes, while the soapstone which is found in the area of Tabaka provides a reasonable resource for the carving industry.

Income is unevenly distributed, with an average income per capita of Ksh. 2000 (approximately £20, US$30 in 2006), although most appear to earn Ksh. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 1000-1500. Many live below the poverty line, but actual figures are available for urban areas only.

2007 should be an interesting (and potentially financially rewarding) year for soapstone carvers in Kisii Tabaka. The Master Carvers and Classic carvers of Kisii Tabaka have been awarded an Exclusive license to produce hand carved stone caricatures of characters from 'The Simpsons' Cartoon, via 20th Century Fox and Craft Village UK.

Education

In 1993 there were 679 primary schools and 134 secondary schools in the district, and enrollment is increasing. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Most schools in Kisii district lack science laboratories and many teachers are not fully trained, reducing the ability of pupils to complete their education. Female enrollment in secondary school is at 45%, while adult literacy is 56% (high in relation to much of Kenya). However, given that fees for secondary school are in excess of Ksh. 5000 per year, for most children primary school is the highest level of education open to them. Private schools have grown in number in the district. They often do better in the region. Some parents perceive that public school teachers do not take their child's future seriously.

A renowned school, Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho, in the outskirts of Kisii Town, has been a marvel in the community. Founded by catholic missionaries, it has produced some of the most brilliant leaders in the country.

Subdivisions

Local authorities (councils)
Authority Type Population* Urban pop. *
Kisii Municipality 59,248 25,634
Keroka Town 44,861 3,720
Masimba Town 40,218 1,666
Suneka Town 43,908 4,217
Gusii County 303,551 0
* 1999 census. This article refers to the city of kisii For the district of the same name see Kisii District Kisii Source: [1]
Administrative divisions
Division Population* Urban pop. * Headquarters
Keumbu 109,837 8,843 Keumbu
Kisii township 37,531 12,439 Kisii
Marani 89,215 0 Marani
Masaba 105,926 908 Masimba
Mosocho 63,247 0 Nyakoe
Suneka 86,030 3,723 Suneka
* 1999 census. This article refers to the city of kisii For the district of the same name see Kisii District Kisii Sources: [2], [3],

The district has four constituencies:

See also

External links

Kisii Language Resources

[Kisii.Com - The official Abagusii Site ]

Gucha District is a district in Nyanza Province, western Kenya. Nyamira District is an administrative district in the Nyanza Province of Kenya. Kiamokama is a small farming community in South West Of Kenya in the Kisii District, Nyanza Province.
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