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Plots, houses, and land for sale in Borabu/Chitago, Bonchari Constituency.
Borabu/Chitago is a ward in Kisii County, Kenya. The query associates it with Bonchari Constituency but official county records show it is in South Mugirango Constituency. This article looks into the ward’s demographic profile, property market trends and recent developments.
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Geographic and Demographic Profile.
Borabu/Chitago is one of the six wards in South Mugirango Constituency which is represented in Parliament by Silvanus Osoro Onyiego. According to county records the ward has the following characteristics:
- Population: 40,109 residents (19,085 male, 21,021 female).
- Households: 17,760 with an average household size of 18.
- Land Area: 2,228.3 square kilometers.
- Population Density: The ward has one of the highest adult populations in the region at 22,249 registered adults.
South Mugirango Constituency which has Borabu/Chitago borders Bonchari Constituency to the north. The constituency had a 54.6% approval rating for its MP in 2020 which is one of the highest in Kisii County.
Property Market Analysis.
Houses & Apartments for Sale in Bonchari-Housing Market.
The housing market in Borabu/Chitago seems to be limited based on available data. Property listing searches for multi-bedroom houses for sale and large apartments for rent show no available properties matching these criteria as of April 2025.This is in line with the overall Kenyan housing market trends where according to the Kenya Bankers Association Housing Price Index house prices have gone down by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2024 and 14.28% year on year. This correction in prices is as a result of reduced speculative buying and changing financing conditions nationwide which affects rural areas like Borabu/Chitago as well.
Land & Plots for Sale in Bonchari-Land Prices.
While specific land prices for Borabu/Chitago are not available we can look at regional patterns. The broader Borabu area (not to be confused with our subject ward as there is a Borabu Constituency in neighboring Nyamira County) has land prices ranging from Ksh 600,000 to Ksh 2 million per acre.
For comparison in other Kenyan regions:
- Kikuyu (Kiambu County): 1/8 acre plots range from Ksh 1.5M to Ksh 20 M depending on location.
- Kajiado County: 1/8 acre plots in areas like Kitengela sell for Ksh 1.5M – Ksh 3.5M.
Given Borabu/Chitago’s rural setting in Kisii County land prices are likely to be on the lower end of these ranges but accessible location and infrastructure development could increase values in certain areas.
Recent Infrastructure Development.
Kisii County Government has implemented several infrastructure projects in Borabu/Chitago ward:
- Water Infrastructure: Nyamaiya water scheme has been completed with 100% water connections funded by Kisii County Government.
- County Development Plan: Borabu/Chitago is featured in Kisii County Annual Development Plan for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25 indicating ongoing government focus on the area’s development.
South Mugirango Constituency which has Borabu/Chitago has seen infrastructure investments though specific Borabu/Chitago projects are not well documented in the available data. Nearby Bonchari Constituency recently submitted a memorandum requesting presidential support for completion of stalled school construction projects estimated at 100 million KES which could indirectly benefit neighboring areas including Borabu/Chitago.
Economic Profile.
While there is limited economic data for Borabu/Chitago we can see that Kisii County has a high age dependency ratio of 84.7% compared to national averages. The economy is largely agricultural with both cash crops and food crops playing a big role in local livelihoods.
Conclusion.
Borabu/Chitago ward in South Mugirango Constituency (not Bonchari as initially queried) is a big population center in Kisii County with a large land area. The property market is underdeveloped compared to urban areas with limited formal real estate listings. Recent infrastructure development is focused on basic services like water supply and the area is likely to follow the national trend of housing price corrections.
For property investors Borabu/Chitago presents an early market entry opportunity though local market research would be necessary before making investment decisions. The ongoing development plans indicate government commitment to infrastructure development which could increase property values in the medium to long term.
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