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Plots, houses, and land for sale in Masige East, Bobasi Constituency.
Masige East is a vital ward in Bobasi Constituency, one of the 9 constituencies that make up Kisii County in western Kenya. This profile covers geographical features, demographic makeup, real estate market and recent developments in this rural area.
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Geographical and Administrative Profile.
Masige East is Ward No. 1316 in Bobasi Constituency which was created in 1988. The ward is represented at the county level by MCA Ngoge Davins Okindo while the whole Bobasi Constituency is represented in the National Assembly by Hon. Innocent Momanyi Obiri of Wiper Party who was elected in the 2022 general elections.
Geographically Masige East covers an area of 22.3 square kilometers making it a small ward in Kisii County. The ward has a high population density of 897.3 persons per square kilometer which is characteristic of Kisii County’s agricultural landscape. This density indicates a rural but well populated area typical of the highlands of western Kenya.
Demographic Characteristics.
According to population data Masige East has a population of 20,010 with 9,463 males and 10,547 females. The ward has 11,667 households with an average household size similar to the rest of Kisii County. Population projections indicate growth with 23,887 residents in 1,132 households and further projections of 24,862 people in 1,178 households in the coming years.
As part of Bobasi Constituency Masige East contributes to the constituency’s big numbers in Kisii County. Bobasi has the highest number of wards (8) among all the constituencies in Kisii County.
Land & Plots for Sale in Bobasi Constituency-Real Estate Market Dynamics.
Although there is limited real estate data for Masige East, understanding the ward’s position in the broader Kenyan real estate market is helpful.
As a rural ward in Kisii County, Masige East has a different real estate dynamics compared to urban areas like Nairobi. Property prices in rural Kenya are generally lower than in major urban centers or their satellite towns. Urban areas in Kenya have remarkable price variations – from Ksh 11.8 million per acre in satellite towns like Kiserian to Ksh 506 million per acre in premium Nairobi neighborhoods like Upper Hill.
Land in Masige East is mainly used for agricultural purposes which is common in Kisii County. The area has fertile soils and good climate making it suitable for various agricultural activities which affects land use and valuation.
For comparison, land prices in other semi-rural areas of Kenya like Kajiado County are:
- Ksh 1.5 – 3.5 million for 1/8 acre plots in developing areas.
- Ksh 200,000 – 500,000 for 1 acre farm plots in remote areas
While these are general prices for rural Kenya, actual prices in Masige East will be influenced by local factors like proximity to amenities, infrastructure development and agricultural potential.
Recent Infrastructure Development.
The most recent infrastructure development in Masige East is the reconstruction of a bridge in Nyamache town, Bobasi Constituency. In August 2024 the government allocated Ksh 20 million for the rebuilding of this bridge that was destroyed by floods in May 2023.
This infrastructure project is important to Masige East residents because:
- The bridge connects Nyamache town, government offices, hospitals, schools and residential areas.
- Its destruction forced residents to travel longer distances to access services and increased transportation costs.
- Construction is expected to start in September 2024 and complete by March 2025.
- Local leadership including MCAs from Masige East and neighboring Masige West had been advocating for this reconstruction through public demonstrations.Also the Kisii County government has plans to construct or complete ward offices in multiple wards including Masige East in the 2023/24 budget. These offices will enhance service delivery and governance at ward level in the county.
Conclusion.
Masige East is a typical rural ward in Kenya’s densely populated Kisii County with agricultural landscape and high population density. Although there is limited real estate data for the ward, the area has ongoing infrastructure development especially the reconstruction of Nyamache bridge which will improve connectivity and access to services for the residents.
The ward’s development is tied to Bobasi Constituency and Kisii County development, infrastructure development will improve property values and quality of life for the residents in the long run. As Kenya continues with decentralization, wards like Masige East will benefit from more focus on local development needs and infrastructure priorities.
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