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Plots, houses and land for sale in Bobasi/ Boitangare, Bobasi Constituency.
Bobasi/Boitangare ward is one of the 8 wards in Bobasi Constituency, a big administrative area in Kisii County, Kenya. This report looks into the area’s geographical, demographic and economic characteristics and provides insights into local real estate market and recent infrastructure developments as of April 2025.
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Geographical and Administrative Overview.
Bobasi Constituency was established in 1988 and is one of the biggest constituencies in Kisii County. With a land area of approximately 241.8 square kilometers, it’s one of the largest constituencies in the county. Officially designated as County Assembly Ward No. 1322, Bobasi/Boitangare falls under Bobasi Constituency administrative structure. The ward is represented by Maturwe Bilancio Nyakoe in the County Assembly.
The constituency has gone through many political transitions since its establishment. Currently represented by Innocent Momanyi Obiri of Wiper Party (who retained his seat in the last elections), Bobasi has had representatives from various political parties including KANU, Ford-K and Ford-People. The constituency is divided into two sub-counties: Nyamache and Sameta, each headed by a sub-county administrator appointed by the County Public Service Board.
Demographic Composition.
Demographic data shows Bobasi/Boitangare’s position in the bigger constituency:
- Adult population of approximately 11,609 residents.
- The constituency has 39,902 households with an average household size of 4.76.
- Total constituency population of 190,074 (90,173 male and 99,901 female).
- Population density of 790.6 people per square kilometer.
- Notable gender distribution with a gender index of 1.11 (women to men).59,992 registered voters in the constituency.
Economic Profile and Land Use.
Bobasi/Boitangare is known as an “Agricultural hub” in Kisii County’s economy. The ward is within a constituency where banana and tea is the main economic activity. This aligns with the ward’s rural nature and contributes to local livelihoods.
Boitangare Primary School (a public primary school located at -0.795908 and 34.813678) is one of the educational institutions in the area that shows the infrastructure supporting community development.
Real Estate Market Analysis.
Properties & Houses for sale in Bobasi/ Boitangare-Housing Market.
The housing market in Bobasi/Boitangare is interesting. Multiple property listing sources indicate low market activity in the area:
- No houses for sale matching standard criteria through Kenya Property Centre.
- No market data available for average house prices in the area.
- No properties listed on Bei Bora Properties as of March 2025
Despite the lack of formal listings, search data shows Bobasi Boitangare accounts for 3.0% of total housing searches in Kisii County, meaning there’s interest in the area’s real estate. This mismatch between search interest and available listings means either:
- High demand-low supply where properties sell fast.
- Preference for off market transactions outside online platforms.
- Emerging market not yet captured by digital property services.
Land & Plots for Sale in Bobasi-Land Market.
While specific land prices are not well documented in the data, the area has “Title Ready Plots” indicating developed land parcels with title deeds. This means an organized land market with formalized ownership structures, but pricing is limited in public data sources.
Recent Infrastructure Development.
Infrastructure development in Bobasi/Boitangare is active in early 2025, especially in education sector:
Educational Infrastructure.
Kisii County Government has recently launched the “PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RIOBARA PRIMARY ECDE CLASSROOM – BASS1 BOITANGARE WARD BOBASI SUB-COUNTY” project which is a big investment in early childhood education infrastructure. This project worth 1,784,725 KES and specifically targeted for implementation by women owned businesses shows both education development priorities and gender inclusive economic policies.
Broader Infrastructure.
The ward benefits from Kisii County’s overall development plans outlined in the FY 2023/24 Annual Development Plan which includes:
- Road construction and maintenance across the county.
- Water infrastructure development including boreholes and water schemes.
- Healthcare facility upgrades including equipping of level 4 hospitals.
- Agricultural infrastructure development including completion of a banana market at Nyamache.
However some infrastructure projects have faced implementation challenges as noted in audit reports of “Incomplete Primary and Secondary Schools Projects” within the constituency. This means there are issues in project execution that may slow down development.
Conclusion.
Bobasi/Boitangare ward is an agricultural area within one of the biggest constituencies in Kisii County. While formal real estate data is limited, ongoing infrastructure development especially in education shows continued investment in the area. As an agricultural hub with recognized land ownership structures, the ward combines rural economic characteristics with progressive development initiatives that will shape its future growth.
The gap between property search interest and formal market listings means potential for market formalization and growth as infrastructure development continues to make the area more attractive and accessible. For potential investors or residents, the combination of agricultural economic base, ongoing infrastructure development and formalized land ownership systems is a foundation for future growth.
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