How did Kamusinga get its name? We dig into history to uncover interesting facts and information. Join us on this journey and get to know your hometown
Kamusinga map and administrative facts
Kamusinga is in Kimilili Constituency, Bungoma county in Western Kenya.
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What’s in a name? How Kamusinga got it’s name
In Lubukusu, kimisinga means beehives. In the days of our forefathers, the banks of River Kamusinga were a place chosen to hung beehives on trees along the bank of the river. It was so a favored location for traditional bee keeping as the permanent waters of River Kamukuywa provided a key ingredient (water) in honey making by bees. The availability of water all year round meant that bees could make honey all year round as well. The permanent source of water all year round makes it possible for surrounding plants to blossom, providing a source of nectar. In addition, bees need water to thin thick honey that they feed their young ones on.
Did you know?
Kamsinga as a place become famous when Quaker missionaries established school by the banks of River Kamusinga. Then known as Kamusinga School, this school is the much celebrated iconic Friends School Kamusinga; a boys national school.
Famous institutions and paces bearing the Kamusinga name
- Moi girls’ high school Kamusinga.
- Friends School Kamusinga. Have you ever noticed that Friends School Kamusinga has the leopard emblazoned as the attitude in its crest? Well, history has it that the school initially had its name as Kamusinga School. However, in paying homage to its Quaker roots, ‘Friends’ was added. And in cognizance of its location as Kimilili, the leopard was added to its crest. This is because the word kemilil is the Kalenjin word for leopard. Learn more about how Kimilili got its name.
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