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Kisii town's humble beginnings

Aerial view of Kisii town

In South Nyanza, Kenya, lies Kisii town that is home to more than 500,000 people who work and hold businesses in the town while it has more than 200,000 people who reside in it.

As with many other towns in Kenya, Kisii town has its origin. It is believed that in the early 1900’s where the town stands was a bushy forest where young men would go to graze their cattle.

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