Overview

Kit Mikayi

‘Kit Mikayi’ as it is called is an unusual stone formation in Kisumu County. The name is a Luo dialect meaning ‘The Stone of the First Wife’. It is located along Kisumu- Bondo highway roughly 30km from Kisumu CBD.

Long ago, there was an old man called Ngeso who was in love with the stone. He could wake up early in the morning and walk into the cave that was made by the stone.

He stayed there for long and this forced his wife to bring him breakfast and lunch each and every single day he went there.

Ngeso could go to the cave every day and when his fellow elders come seeking for him at his home, the wife could tell them he has gone to visit his first wife ‘Mikayi’ hence the name ‘Kit Mikayi’. This meant that the stone was Ngeso’s first wife.

The structure in which the stone is arranged reflects the cultural polygamous nature of the Luo community. ‘Mikayi’ the first wife’s house is in the middle and the largest, on its left-hand side lies the third wife’s house ‘Reru’. On the right-hand side of the homestead lies the second wife’s ‘Nyachira’ house.

The stone also reflects a nuclear family evident in the Luo community whereby the father who is Ngeso being the middle stone followed by first wife (Mikayi), then the second wife (Nyachira) and then third wife (Reru). At the furthest end lies the first son, who represents ‘Simba’ the house of the firstborn boy in the homestead.

The locals of Seme village in Kisumu county where ‘Kit Mikayi’ is located consider the stone a sacred place.

Abindu Caves

Abindu means a series of small caves in one place according to the local Luo language. From the top of the caves, you would also be able to catch a glimpse of Kisumu city downwards.

A first time visit to the location reveals a unique ecological mystery also often associated with a spiritual journey, as you’d bump into various adherents of the local religions using this caves for pilgrimage. Abindu, thus, has become home to them.

The hill was inhabited by the Kipsigis community decades back as far back as 500 years.

The name ABINDU is derived from the KIBINDO Sub-clan within the Kipsigis community now living in Kericho. It is said that Luo drove away the Kipsigis from their settlement area which was Abindu.

Abindu is a fascinating tourist attraction site in Kisumu County and offers visitors with numerous activities to participate in:

Its rocky terrain offers thrill seekers a chance for adventure in hiking and camping

One can experience the culture and heritage of the Kwamumbi people who live around the rock

From vantage points on top of the rock one can experience some breathtaking views of Kisumu City and Lake Victoria

Itinerary

Pick up from your hotel at 7 AM.Road transfer to Kit Mikayi.Kit mikayi Excursion.Leave for Abindu Caves at 11:30 AM.Abindu caves excursion. Transfer back to the hotel at 3 PM.