Overview
Kisii is a commercial hub town in the Western Highlands of Kenya, serving as the main market center for the surrounding tea and coffee growing region. The town provides essential services for travelers passing through the area, with a compact central business district centered around Capital Roundabout.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget guesthouses along Hospital Road and Moi Highway offer single/double rooms from approximately Ksh 1000-2000. Most have attached bathrooms.
Food
Local hotels serve traditional meals including ugali with greens and kienyeji chicken. Street vendors operate near markets and the bus station.
Money
ATMs available at Cooperative Bank and Ecobank on Kisumu Road. Cooperative Bank and Ecobank ATMs do not charge withdrawal fees for overseas cards.
Transport
Matatus are the main public transport option. From Kisumu allow 2.5 hours; from Isebania/Tanzania border allow 2 hours. Easy Coach buses connect to Nairobi.
