Rusinga Islands — Attraction in Kasgunga ward

A place of infinite beauty to calm down and rejuvenate the body, Rusinga Island offers an exuding atmosphere of serene tranquillity and manicured lawns that stretch to Lake Victoria’s edge. So if you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet place of adventure that is out of town and out the norm? Then Rusinga Island should be top of your list. On this week’s Top Destinations we shall be looking at the little known Rusinga Island. Location-With an elongated shape approximately 10 miles (16 km) from end to end and 3 miles (5 km) at its widest point, Rusinga Island lies in the eastern part of Lake Victoria at the mouth of the Winam Gulf. Part of Kenya, it is linked to Mbita Point on the mainland by. The local language is Luo who is River Lake Nilotes. Rusinga Island is believed to be an unexplored tourist destination. It offers cool breeze with an elegant view of the Lake Victoria which is the world’s second largest freshwater lake by surface area after Lake Superior in...

It stands on the waters of lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world. The island harbours over 10 000 bird species that attracts thousands of tourists every year. The major economic activity for the locals is fishing and horticultural farming. Rusinga island is also the home of human origin( the skulls of zinjanthropus was discovered here by the great archeologist - Dr. Richard Leakey) . The small protruding hills and Stones show volcanic activity that took place at a time that even our ancesters did not witness. There are several beach clubs, hotels and restaurants to accommodate any number of tourists both local and...

Was at Litare,mainly fishing is done,and along side business premises,people are really busy doing various businesses such as food stuffs, groceries .Women tirelessly drying their Dagaa to get money,I like the way people their work hard.More so its a touristic sight where our veteran Tom Mboya our freedom fighter comes from.People from there are educated, Education there is recommendable, School are there that can support that.Famous personnels are from this area, Such As Mr.Wakiaga,Opiata Ogada and our MP Milly Odhiambo,Rusinga Island the best...