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Mirogi

Mirogi is a settlement in Kanyamwa Kosewe ward, Ndhiwa Sub-County, in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Situated in the western region of the country near the shores of Lake Victoria, it is an agricultural hub and serves as the primary gateway to Ruma National Park.

Geography

Mirogi lies in the Lake Victoria basin, characterized by rolling grasslands and woodland thickets. The landscape includes: - Kanyamwa Escarpment (southeast) - Ruri Hills (north) - Elevation: 1,221 m (4,006 ft) - Located on the Somali Plate within the East African Rift

Climate is tropical monsoon (Am), with distinct wet/dry seasons.

Governance

Administratively part of: - Homa Bay County - Ndhiwa Constituency - Kanyamwa Kosewe Ward

Economy

Key economic activities: - Agriculture (sugarcane, maize, cotton) - Fishing - Tourism (Ruma National Park)

Infrastructure

Health

- Mirogi Health Centre (Level 3 facility)

Education

- Mirogi Girls Primary School - St. Joseph's Mukasa Mirogi Girls Secondary School

Transport

- Road C20 (tarmac) - Road D213 (murram) to Ruma National Park - Nearest airport: Kabunde Airstrip

References