Blog: A Celebration of Kisii History and Culture

MATCHSTICK BROMELIAD

By Mary

It is a plant which has pink flowers or sometimes purple flowers. It is hardy,epiphytic bromeliad native to Southern Brazil. The plant is used as a garden filler. Flowers resemble matchstick with vibrant pink flowers.The pink flowers enhance the beauty of the flower and this flowers attract insects such as butterflies,bees and hummingbirds which are used for pollination purposes.

The plant thrives in part shade and requires protection from intense midday sun.The plant is beneficial to humans due to its ornamental value,this is because of its stylish appearance and attractive foliage.

The reason why I chose this flower is because it was so beautiful and it makes our environment look beautiful.

NYANSIONGO DAIRLY FARM.

It was on a Friday we were going to Nyansiongo dairy farm. We were to go there to learn about farming and to be thought about importance of keeping cattle. Our tour guide was Mr Omangi Kennedy. We saw hens, rabbits, pigs, cows and turkeys. We enjoyed a lot there it was my first time to see a machine which is used to cutting grass for a cow. He told us that he earns a lot of money in month than a teacher.

Secondly we went to where he plants tea. I was shocked to see a purple tea it was my first time to see it. And that’s all about our trip to dairy farm.

VISIT TO A DAILY FARM

The daily farm is located Nyasiongo-Nyamira county manga sub location the daily farm is under management of Kennedy .He does mixed farming of cattle and chickens for himself self he does several projects like hatching chickens for 18day using the incubator under 37 degrees of temperature .under cattle keeping he uses paddocks to feed the animals.

NYANSIONGO SETTLERS SCHEME.

It is located in Nyansingo where domestic animals are kept. The domestic animals were goats, cows and chickens.

The owner who guided us was know as Kennedy thoughtus many things about his professionalism. First he thought us about chickens. He told us chickens have a profit as they are sold well in Nairobi as one order the it they want. So they work with orders only. He said chickens are very easy to get diseases as even wind can spread chicken disease and all chickens can die within a day all of them. On the said of eggs, they use machine to hatch the chicks since it very first as it takes less days. Chicken food is also needed even if they are expensive for the chickens to grow well and stable.

Next was cows, as they are feed, milk and even how they are kept. The ower has even name some of his cow names. Indeed it was lovely.

KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

Kisii national polytechnic is located along Kisii Keroka highway at Daraja Moja . The institution offers different courses such as;automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, beauty and therapy, building and construction course and many others.

The minimum duration for a course for a student is a year any student can join provided they have the drive to learn.

KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC.

Kisii National polytechnic is located in Kisii county in a place called Daraja moja. It is run by lecturers who are specialized in specific departments.

The Polytechnic offers around eleven courses which are offered by specific departments. Such courses are medicine, auto motive engineering, fashion and design computer science and others.

After every semester one is required to do his or her exams pertaining to what he or her was reading or doing as even practicals are considered as exams. Marks are given by teachers according to how you have done in your exams.

VISIT TO KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

KISII national polytechnic is located a long kisii-keroka highway in this institution they offer different courses which offer skills to individuals for future employment this causes include mechanical engineering ,automative engineering building and construction .They offer an excellent training program which empowers young youths their entry grade is at least a c+.

Interview between Charles and Latiffah

Latiffah is a girl aged sixteen years old. She was born at Itumbe a village popularly known as Metembe village. She lives with his mother who is 35 years old and also he is a businesswoman whereby he sells fast moving goods in his kiosk.Latiffah is the only kid in their family since they don’t have any other siblings.

She first joined his primary school at Rogongo primary school where he graduated from there by sitting for his k.c.p.e exams where he scored 309 marks.After there he continued with his education where he joined Nyamagwa girls high school where he is working hard to fulfill his future dream of becoming a doctor .

his hobby is cooking and watching during his free time. While in school she says that his best subject is geography because it’s very simple.

Interview between Latiffah and Charles

Charles is a partial orphan and he is 16years old. He stays at Tabaka ,he has two siblings by names Hamlet and Dolvine.His parent ,she is making labels. Charles likes playing football when he is free he also swimming.His favorite meal is Fish,his hobby is eating and he helps his mother with digging and mopping the house.Charles says that his dream country is Canada and his career is a Lawyer.His sister Dolvine stays at Nairobi and she is a hairdresser.His best subject is English because he enjoys when reading.His primary school was Nyagichenche primary school he attained 303 marks.He joined at st Paul’s Igonga boys high school and he performs well.

Jamia mosque report

It was on Tuesday date 20,December 2022 when we visited the mosque.We arrived at around noon and we were welcomed by the (mwadhini) of the mosque.He took us into the mosque and showed us the procedure of cleansing the seven body parts.The 7 body parts were :hands, mouth, nose, face, head, arms and legs.The meaning of cleansing the new body is to enter the mosque being clean.

He also told us that the men don’t pray together with the females in the Same room because they need to concentrate avoid distraction by being attracted.He also told us that Muslim females cover their heads and where long dresses known as buibuis that covers to their toes.He also led us into the mosque and showed us how the prayed.

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