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Birongo Ward is part of Nyaribari Chache Constituency in Kisii County and is experiencing growth with recent infrastructure development and a growing real estate market. This report looks into the area’s characteristics, current market trends and major infrastructure development that’s shaping its future.
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Geographical and Administrative Context.
Birongo is one of the six wards that make up Nyaribari Chache Constituency which is electoral constituency number 267 in Kenya. The constituency was created in 1988 after being split from the larger Nyaribari Constituency and is one of the nine constituencies in Kisii County. Administratively Birongo is County Assembly Ward No. 1335 and serves alongside other wards in the constituency: Kisii Central, Bobaracho, Keumbu, Kiogoro and Ibeno.
Nyaribari Chache Constituency has had changes in political leadership over the years with the current Member of Parliament being Hon. Zaheer Jhanda of UDA Party who was elected in August 2022. The constituency is mostly rural with mixed farming being the main economic activity and has many educational institutions including 78 registered primary schools, 40 registered secondary schools, one National Polytechnic and a university.
Educational Infrastructure.
The area has several educational institutions that contribute to its socio-educational landscape. Notably Birongo Mixed Academy School a private primary school located in the neighboring Nyaribari Keumbu serves about 250 students. This day school has a pupil-to-classroom ratio of 31.3:1 and a pupil-to-toilet ratio of 62.5:1 with 8 classrooms and appropriate sanitation facilities.
Real Estate Market Analysis.
Property For Sale in Birongo-Housing Market.
The housing market in Birongo seems to have limited formal listings. Searching for specific housing types like unfurnished terraced bungalows or multi-bedroom houses in Birongo yields no results on major property platforms. This could mean either the formal real estate market in the area is still developing or property transactions are happening through more traditional and less digitized channels common in rural Kenya.
Agricultural Land for Sale at Birongo-Land Prices.
The land market in Birongo and surrounding areas in Nyaribari Chache is more active than the housing sector with several listings:
- A plot located on the main Kisii-Keroka road measuring 44 ft by 100 ft is listed for Ksh 1,000,000.
- A larger property consisting of 1.25 acres with trees, located near Kiogoro Dispensary in Nyaribari Chache, is available for Ksh 3,900,000.
For comparison land prices in the wider Kisii region vary based on location and size:
- Commercial plots in Etago town (25 x 100) start at Ksh 350,000.
- Residential land in Raganga shopping centre (55 x 100) is priced around Ksh 650,000.
- Multiple plots in Mosocho (3 plots of 50 by 100ft) are listed at Ksh 3,000,000.
- Prime land touching Nairobi highway can go for Ksh 15,000,000 for one acre.
Serviced and Furnished Office Spaces for Sale in Birongo, Kisii-Commercial Property.
Birongo Trading Centre has several commercial establishments including Obed Petrol Station located along the Sotik-Kisii Highway. This property measuring approximately 0.20 hectares (0.494 acres) has three pump islands, three underground tanks and a single-story office block with toilet facilities. The station is a landmark in the area, about 650 meters from Birongo Secondary School.
Recent Infrastructure Development.
Birongo and the surrounding Nyaribari Chache area is benefiting from major infrastructure development that will improve connectivity and economic activity:
Road Network Expansion.
KeRRA has awarded a Sh1.2 billion contract for the construction of a 26 km road network. The Nyabisawa-Amariba Road will pass through Nyaguta, Riariga, Gesere, Mosasa and Getungurumu areas to ease movement of agricultural produce to markets.
- A tender was issued for “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SPOT IMPROVEMENT OF BORUMA-BIRONGO (G65044)” by KeRRA indicating ongoing road infrastructure development in the area.
- Another road project is “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SPOT IMPROVEMENT OF BIRONGO-NYATURUBO-NYANKORORO (G65045)” which is 5.2km long in the Kisii Region.
- President William Ruto has commissioned several infrastructure projects in Kisii County including upgrading to bitumen standard of multiple roads one of which is Gekano-Muturmesi-Birongo road.
Water and Digital Infrastructure.
Beyond road infrastructure:
- The Kisii Town Water Supply Project and Kegati Water Treatment Plant will increase capacity from 6,500 to 27,000 cubic meters per day. Government has allocated Ksh 500 million to connect Kisii County homes to clean water meeting WHO standards.
- Digital infrastructure through the opening of Kisii National Polytechnic Digital Empowerment Centre to equip youth with digital skills for the online job market.
Conclusion.
Birongo Ward in Nyaribari Chache Constituency is a rural area going through infrastructure development. While the formal housing market is limited, the land market is more active with prices varying based on location and proximity to main roads. The recent and ongoing infrastructure projects, road improvements, water systems and digital facilities position Birongo for growth in accessibility, agricultural productivity and eventually real estate value. These developments align with national initiatives to improve rural connectivity and economic opportunity in Kenya.
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