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Masige West, Bobasi Constituency: Land for Sale – Investment Opportunity.
Masige West is one of the 8 wards in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, Kenya. The ward has seen a lot of development in recent years through infrastructure projects and is part of a county with rising land values and ongoing government investments. This report looks into the characteristics of Masige West, land and property prices in the area and recent infrastructure developments in the area.
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Geographic and Administrative Overview.
Masige West is officially Ward No. 1315 in Bobasi Constituency. The ward is located in Nyanza province, Gucha district, Nyamache division, with coordinates -0.842505 latitude and 34.763057 longitude. Bobasi Constituency was established in 1988 and is one of the 9 constituencies in Kisii County and is currently represented by Hon. Innocent Momanyi Obiri of the Wiper Party.
The broader Kisii County is a hilly region with many ridges and valleys, with several permanent rivers flowing westward into Lake Victoria. The area has fertile soils that support agriculture. The region has a highland equatorial climate with bimodal rainfall pattern, long rains from March to May and short rains between October and December.
Population and Demographics.
Masige West has a population of approximately 10,439 adults according to available data. This is just a small fraction of Bobasi Constituency’s population. Kisii County has a population of 1,266,860 in 2019 and is projected to be 1,370,371 by 2025. The county has a high population density especially in areas with large tracts of arable land.
Land and Property Prices: Land for Sale in Masige West, Bobasi - Land Values.
While specific property data for Masige West is limited, land prices in Kisii County follow a pattern that applies to this ward as well. Land values in the area vary greatly depending on location, proximity to town and available amenities.
Land for sale in Kisii County ranges:
- Residential plots in Kisii County: KES 1.3 million to KES 4 million depending on location and size.
- Commercial land in strategic locations: KES 4.3 million to KES 20 million.
- Agricultural land (3.3 acres in Kitutu Chache): KES 51 million.
- Five acres with utilities in Nyaribari Chache: KES 6 million.
Bei Bora Properties platform shows a one-acre commercial plot in Menyinkwa, Kisii Town sells for approximately KES 6.5 million, while a half-acre in Kisii Town could go for KES 82.5 million depending on its commercial potential.
Factors Affecting Property Values.
Several factors affect land and property prices in Masige West:
- Fertile Soil: Kisii is known for its high-yielding fertile soils making agricultural land very valuable for farming investments.
- Infrastructure Development: Ongoing road and utility projects have increased property values throughout the county.
- Proximity to Town: Properties closer to Kisii Town and other urban centers command higher prices.
- Access to Utilities: Land with electricity and water within 1km of main roads sells at premium prices.
Recent Infrastructure Development: Road Network Upgrade.
Significant road infrastructure projects have been undertaken in and around Bobasi Constituency that affects Masige West:
- Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Projects: KURA has been implementing plans to upgrade 65km of bypasses and link roads in Kisii County, including Nyamache-Nyangusu and Nyacheki-Nyamache bypasses that serve Bobasi Constituency.
- Kebuko-Nyangusu-Nyamache Road: This 25km road in Bobasi Constituency is being upgraded to bitumen standards. The project has multiple segments including the 8.4km Riogandu–Nyamache link which had completed 5 km of tarmac as of 2021.3. Itumbe-Motonto Road: The road project in Bobasi Constituency faced challenges when the contractor (Stecol Corporation) abandoned work after completing 15km of the 39 km road due to non-payment issues. MP Innocent Obiri arranged for temporary grading and murram application to maintain usability while waiting for the full tarmacking project to be completed.
Electricity Infrastructure.
African Development Bank has financed the Last Mile Connectivity Project III which aims to connect approximately 150,001 households, public institutions and businesses to the national power grid across 45 counties in Kenya including Kisii County. This project involves:
- Construction of 211 kilometers of 33 KV distribution lines.
- Construction of 14 kilometers of 11KV distribution lines.
- System reinforcements and grid extensions to improve power coverage.
Water Infrastructure.
Water is being enhanced through:
- Austrian-Funded Water Project: Unicredit Bank of Austria has committed Sh 800 million to a water project in neighboring constituencies that will pump one million cubic meters of water daily to serve residents in Bomachoge Borabu and South Mugirango constituencies with potential benefits to adjacent areas including parts of Bobasi.
- Water Kiosks and Distribution Network: The project includes water kiosks serving homesteads, schools, markets and other public institutions.
County Budget Allocations.
Kisii County government has allocated funds for development in Masige West including:
- KES 3,059,270 for the completion of the ward office in Masige West.
- Additional allocations for public infrastructure in various parts of Bobasi Constituency.
Conclusion.
Masige West in Bobasi Constituency is a typical ward in Kisii County with fertile agricultural land, ongoing infrastructure development and increasing property values. While facing challenges common to rural Kenya, the area benefits from road network, electricity distribution and water systems investments.
The county and national government’s continued focus on infrastructure development will further improve connectivity and service delivery in Masige West and potentially drive up land values and improve residents’ quality of life. For investors and potential homebuyers, the ward offers opportunities in agricultural and residential real estate though with varying prices based on location, road access and utility connections.
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