Boochi Borabu Land Offers – Best Locations in Bomachoge Borabu.

Boochi Borabu is one of the four wards in Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, a vibrant area in Kisii County, Kenya. This report covers demographic composition, administrative structure, real estate market and infrastructure development in this growing ward and constituency.

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Geographic and Demographic Profile.

Boochi Borabu ward (County Assembly Ward No. 1312) is located in Kisii County which lies between 0°30’ and 1° South and 34°38’ and 35° East. The ward covers an area of 16 square kilometers with a population density of 1,008.6 people per square kilometer, making it a moderately populated area in Kisii County. According to the 2019 Population and Housing Census, Boochi Borabu has a population of 16,137 (7,703 males and 8,434 females) with 8,650 registered voters as of 2022.

Bomachoge Borabu Constituency which has Boochi Borabu ward was created after the 2010 constitution and first participated in 2013 general elections after being carved out of the former Bomachoge Constituency. The constituency is one of the nine in Kisii County and is number 263.

Administrative Structure.

The constituency has four electoral wards:

Borabu Masaba (Ward No. 1311).
Boochi Borabu (Ward No. 1312).
Bokimonge (Ward No. 1313).
Magenche (Ward No. 1314)The main office of the constituency is Kenyenya Sub-county which is headed by a sub-county administrator appointed by the County Public Service Board. The Boochi Borabu ward is represented in Kisii County Assembly by Hon. Nicodemus Willy Omwamba and in the National Assembly by Hon. Obadiah Barongo of ODM Party.

Real Estate Market Analysis: Boochi Borabu Land for Sale, Bomachoge Borabu – Land Prices.

The real estate market in Kisii County including Boochi Borabu ward has varying prices depending on location, accessibility and use. While specific data for Boochi Borabu is limited, the broader Kisii County market provides context:

Residential land in Omogonchoro (70×100 feet): KES 1,300,000.
Residential land in Mosocho: KES 1,800,000.
Residential land in Nyamokenye (50×100 feet): KES 3,000,000.
Commercial land in Gesonso (1 acre): KES 20,000,000.

In the Borabu Settlement Scheme, land prices range from KES 600,000 to KES 2,000,000 per acre with higher prices along Kisii-Sotik road and lower prices in areas prone to cattle rustling.

House for Sale in Boochi Borabu, Bomachoge Borabu – Housing Market.

Kisii County housing market has diverse options at different price points:

Furnished 4-bedroom maisonette in Milimani Estate: KES 20,000,000.
2-bedroom apartment in Nyanchwa Estate: KES 5,900,000.
4-bedroom bungalow in Nyakoe: KES 7,800,000.
Furnished 3-bedroom bungalow: KES 6,000,000.

Rental properties are also available with 2-bedroom apartments going for KES 20,000 per month.

Infrastructure Development: Education Infrastructure.

Bomachoge Borabu Constituency has seen significant education infrastructure development through National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). Notable projects in Boochi Borabu ward include:* Additional funding for Ritembu Primary School for construction of an 8-classroom storey building as a model center of excellence (KES 4,000,000).

Additional funding for Emesa A.I.C Primary School for an 8-classroom storey building (KES 4,000,000).

The 2021-2022 NG-CDF allocations also had bursaries for education:

KES 20,000,000 for tertiary institution bursaries.
KES 5,000,000 for vocational institution bursaries.
KES 1,000,000 for special schools bursaries.

Water and Sanitation.

A water project funded by Unicredit Bank of Austria has committed KES 800 million for water infrastructure in Bomachoge Borabu and South Mugirango constituencies. This project will provide 1 million cubic meters of water daily to homesteads, schools, markets and other public institutions within 40 km radius from Mokubo area.

The project covers both water provision and sanitation facilities including water kiosks throughout the region. According to Kisii Governor James Ongwae this project “covers the entire Bomachoge Borabu, Ogembo and parts of Etago and Bobasi” and is “a major boost to the county’s water projects”.

Electrification.

In May 2024, Kenya Power connected electricity to Mwema village in Bomachoge Borabu constituency for the first time since Kenya’s independence.

Road Infrastructure.

Kisii County has 1,132.598 km of classified roads and 435 km of rural access roads. While 170.848 km are tarmacked and 292.55 km are graveled, 669.2 km are earth roads. The county’s hilly terrain makes road maintenance challenging especially during rainy seasons.

The Mogonga-Kenyenya road project in Kisii County is complete but faced issues with contract sum depletion and unapproved extensions.

Economic Activities and Potential.

Kisii County including Bomachoge Borabu is known for its fertile soil making agriculture the main economic activity. The region’s high yielding soils offer opportunities for both subsistence and commercial farming.The ongoing infrastructure developments in water, electricity and road networks will boost economic activities and property values in the region. The massive investment in educational facilities is a sign of human capital development which will have long term economic benefits to the area.

Conclusion.

Boochi Borabu ward in Bomachoge Borabu Constituency is a developing area with great potential. The area has fertile land, ongoing infrastructure development and is relatively affordable compared to urban areas in Kenya. Though there are challenges especially in road infrastructure and accessibility, the trend is development and increasing property values in the next few years.

The combination of NG-CDF, international investment in water infrastructure and national programs for electrification is a multi-faceted approach to development that will benefit the residents of Boochi Borabu in future. For investors or residents, the area is an opportunity to be part of a developing community that is developing its infrastructure and services.

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