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| The Crying Stone |
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit
Kakamega County
The Crying Stone
The
Crying Stone of Kakamega has been crying since time immemorial. The 40 metres
long mystic stone resembles a human head resting of human shoulders. From its
top, “tears” flow down the rock. The Crying Stone is a major tourist attraction
in Western Kenya.
Kakamega Forest
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| The Beautiful Kakamega Forest |
It
is a tropical rain forest is situated in in Kakamega County. The forest
measures 238 square kilometres. The forest is a major tourist attraction. There
are 380 species of plants and 367 species of birds. Common mammals include the
blue monkey, porcupines, baboons among others. There are hiking trails in the
forest, that allow for forest camping, bird and game watching.
The
Ilesi Pottery
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| Ilesi Pottery in Kakamega |
The
pottery art Ilesi is one thing that will capture the attention of any traveller
as one plies the Khayega, Kakamega route. Flower vases, dishes, pots and jars
are available for sell here. The clay works are done in the area and chimney
kilns used to harden the products.
Bull
Fighting
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| Bull Fighting in Kakamega |
Bull
fighting an age long tradition among the Isukha of Kakamega County is a popular
sport enjoyed by all and sundry. Malinya Stadium in Kakamega has been
established specifically for this purpose. The owners of the bulls that compete
and win are normally given awards. Bull fighting as a sport has however
attracted controversies with some observers claiming that the giant bulls are
given bhang to make them more aggressive during competitions.
On
the day of the competition, early in the morning a procession of isukuti
dancers play traditional music as they escort a bull of their choice to the
arena. Next time you think of watching bull fighting in Mexico, remember that
Kakamega County is also an option.
Isukuti
Dance
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| The Popular Isukuti Dance |
It is commonly
associated with the Isukha and Idakho of Kakamega County. In 2017 UNESCO
certified the urgency of safeguarding isukuti dance as an ‘intangible Cultural
Heritage’. It is the first Kenyan dance to gain global recognition.
Cock
Fighting
Cock fighting is a
popular sport in Kakamega County. The owners of the competing cocks feed them
well, psyche them before the due. Annual competitions are held where the owners
of the winning cocks are rewarded. Just like any other game, the cocks undergo
rigorous training before the match day. Victorious cocks fetch more money on
the market than the defeated ones
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