- THE NEW KIT MIKAYI
The
director of the City Council of Kisumu Tourism department together with
the Lake Victoria Tourism Association led the marketing department of
the Kenya Tourism Board on a familiarization trip to the new tourist
attraction in the county, Abindu.
The group consisted of:
- Alex Tunoi- The Marketing Director
- Fred Kirui- The Accountant
- Edwin- The Administrator
- Grace Maina- Marketing
- Muriuki- Cameraman.
LVTA members present included:
- Daniel Okumu – Chairman
- Rashid Hussein – Treasurer
- Felix Obuya – Administrator
- Tony Ochieng - Secretary
Since
the discovery of Abindu as a potential new tourism attraction site,
many stakeholders have joined in trying to develop it into a world class
tourism location. KWS made an assessment of the site and are in the
process of fencing the area and setting up some necessary facilities.
The National Museum is in the process of documenting the site for it to
be gazetted as an official tourism site. The council helped the locals
around the area to form a Community Based Tourism Organization (CBTO)
which was registered 2 weeks ago. Other stakeholders include LVTA and
the Ministry of Forestry.
The Kenya Tourism Board will join in to try and develop and market it as a tourist destination.
The
group was given a tour round the impressive rock formation and was
pleased by what they saw in the county stating the huge potential the
site had in improving the tourism industry and bettering the community
Tom
Ochola, the CBTO spokesman introduced the members of the CBTO and gave
a brief background of the rock formation, from its original occupiers
the Kipsigis, The Kwamumbi who drove them off and the legend of Aboro
Atete.
The LVTA chairman said the following
- He encouraged the members of the CBTO not to fight within themselves
- The
CBTO members should engage their local MP to assist them in developing
the road to the site and also bringing water and electricity through the
use of the CDF funds
- They should preserve the site for future generations
The Marketing Director KTB had the following to say:
- Congratulated the group of forming the CBTO
- Congratulated the group of preserving the area which is full of history
- Urged them to continue working with the stakeholders in promoting the area
- Work with the City council in putting signposts for directing tourists to the area
- They should not also forget to utilize the media as a stakeholder, vital promoting the area.
- KTB will market site in their website www.magicalkenya.com using the photos they had taken on their tour.
Kisumu, Kenya is situated on the equator, leading to a hot and
humid year-round climate and little annual rainfall of approximately
1,200 mm.
Temperatures
Kisumu's average
temperature is 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Peak temperatures reach into the
high 80s and 90s, with low temperatures dropping into the 60s.
Humidity
Morning
humidity levels in Kisumu are between 80 percent and 90 percent, with
evening humidity percentage levels dropping into the 40s and 50s.
Precipitation
Kisumu
has two rainy seasons-from March through June, and November through
December. Average rainfall is in the range of 258.0 to 816.0 mm per
month.
Fun Fact
Less precipitation falls
during Kisumu's winter months of May through August. The dry weather
allows for increased game and bird-watching on safaris.
Best time to visit Kisumu
You
will be very glad to know that the best time to plan a visit to Kisumu
is nearly any time of year! PLUS temperatures make it ideal for nearly
any kind of activity - they are between 20°C / 68.0°F and 30°C / 86.0°F
on average. So it's time to book the trip!
