Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Bungoma county

 Bungoma is a town in western Kenya, located in Bungoma County.
 The town is situated along the main highway between Nairobi and Uganda.Bungoma is known for its vibrant market where locals sell a variety of goods including fresh produce, clothing, and household items.
 The town is home to the Bungoma District Hospital, which serves as a major healthcare facility in the region.





 Bungoma is a diverse town with a mix of different ethnic groups, including the Bukusu, Tachoni, and Luhya people.The town is surrounded by lush green hills and is known for its picturesque landscapes.Bungoma is a major agricultural hub, with crops such as maize, sugarcane, and tea being grown in the region.


 The town has a number of educational institutions, including primary schools, secondary schools, and the Kibabii University College.



 Bungoma is a popular stopover for travelers heading to western Kenya or Uganda, with a range of accommodations and restaurants available.
 The town has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional dances, music, and festivals being an important part of the local identity.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

The big stop overs in East Africa

 East Africa is the most visited part of Africa and is the fastest growing economy center.

It comprises of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, south Sudan and Congo. This economic block has seen it's capital growth in GDP through the tourism sector of the region where it shares  its visitors. 

1. Kenya 

The biggest areas to visit in Kenya is Mombasa beach Which borders the Indian ocean 🪸 there are several historic places to visit such as the fort jesus. What makes this Place unique. You can decide to travel by air or Road to other places such as Masai mara national park and Amboseli. 

Mount Kenya is the tallest mountain in Kenya and has a history of freedom rebellion in the country where the national flag of the country was raised high to give it's people freedom from the British colonial government in 1963.

Kenya lies in the Equator hence it receives tropical rain 🌧️ which boosts its agricultural sector and forest cover is natural which is home for most wild animals and traditional forest trees 🌴. 

The capital city of Kenya Nairobi has one of the amazing parks known as Nairobi national park where you can see wild animals in one center.

2.Tanzania 

Tanzania is the second most visited country in east Africa in tourism it has similar senaries to Kenya such as the beach but what makes it unique is it's cultural practices. 

The country has mount Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in the region  Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the African continent's highest peak at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). The majestic mountain is a snow-capped volcano. Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet).

Tanzania and Kenya experience the wild beasts Though the migration into Masai Mara typically starts in July and ends late September, the exact dates around this period are not predictable until the first large wildebeest herds actually gather at the northern edge of Serengeti as they near the Mara. This ties the two countries tourism sector. 

3. Uganda 

Uganda also lies within the Equator and receives natural rain. Kampala is the capital city of the country and it's known by it's unique selling of fresh meat for consumption.

Countries history is built by it's inhuman leader idi Amin who is said to be ruthless in his time of rulership and there is one of the biggest historic life of the leaders that makes tourist here more about him and would like to visit the place.

Just like Kenya and Tanzania Uganda also has wild animals for tourist to visit the good things is their is region free travel where passport is not required to visit the region.

4. Rwanda 

Rwanda is 26,338km² and is known by the genocide. Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, occurred between 7 April and 19 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War. During this period of around 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group, as well as some moderate Hutu and Twa, were killed by armed Hutu militias. 

You can visit the east African country's and explore more from the region 


By Johnson 

From Kenya 

Bungoma county  Bungoma is a town in western Kenya, located in Bungoma County.  The town is situated along the main highway between Nairobi ...