The Crying Stone — Attraction in Isukha South ward

A mysterious landmark at the outskirts of Kakamega town,it resembles a human form in a grey gown,tears flowing from the eyes,streaming to the toes in torrents.The local Luhya community, Isukha sub-tribe, calls it ‘Ilesi’. The stone has a larger boulder on the top that looks like a head, and small boulders beside the head and several others around the big rock that resembles the body torso. And water from a small spring, sprawls down leaving a wet, if you ask an elder from Isukha tribe, s/he will tell you that, ilesi (the crying stone) was once married, but the wife died leaving him(it) with several children to take care of. He, the crying stone, was helpless and sorrowful, and hence the reason behind its prolonged weeping. The boulders beside the bagger boulder (the wad) on top are two ‘toddlers’ carried on the shoulder, and the surrounding boulders are the other ‘bigger children’. To the locals, if the stone ‘weeps’, it’s a sign of a good fortune like bumper harvest, and victory in case of war. They argue that its warrior hood once protected them from enemies like colonialists, Nandi and spiritual enemies. For that reason, it’s treated with high regard; ceremonies and circumcision are conducted here in...

Although very beautiful, it's not the best experience as a foreigner.

This area is not managed by government but it seems local residents instead. You will pay at the first gate when entering from the road. We paid 650KES for two people, one foreigner and one Kenyan. When we got to the end of the road we were asked for more money by a second lady, which we refused to give and showed our tickets from the first lady.

It's about 5 mins to hike up to the viewing point. It would have been really nice except that we were followed by a huge group of children, maybe 10. We couldn't take many photos because the unaccompanied children were all over the place, right on our heels at all times.

We couldn't really relax or enjoy the nice nature as we felt pestered for money the whole visit. We rushed our visit because of this. It would be nice if this place could be run more officially as it is beautiful and special.

In the end, we are glad we came and saw this special piece of Kakamega. It felt important to do on the tour circuit but I wouldn't return for a...

This is a nice historical and geographic place. It contains many deep rocks believed to have been formed during the formation of the great rift valley. When you viethis place first you will pay Ksh. 150 for adult and Ksh. 100 for students. Yiu will meet with one tour guide from the county government. He will give you the mythical story behind the stones and caves available. The main crying stone is believed to be the king called Ikhonga Mirwi. A few meters away we have a stone which look like a boat which is believed is the boat which brought the king. The place has four caves which saved different functions during rituals. The crying stone itself is believed to be 98ft long but water has dried out and it is no longer crying due to human distortion and planting of Eucalyptus trees which drains the...