Kiserian

Kiserian[2] is a town in Kenya's Rift Valley Province, Kajiado county. Kiserian town is bordered by Ongata Rongai, Ngong Town, Enoomatasiani town and Kisamis town. It lies at the foot of the Ngong Hills, along Magadi Road just adjacent to the Kiserian dam.[3] There is a famous Maasai community around Kiserian town and small Maasai villages called Olteyani and Olooseos. Among other social amenities, Kiserian has several primary schools and secondary schools, and a few higher education institutions. In the language of the Maasai, Kiserian means "a place of peace".

Kiserian
Kiserian
Location of Kiserian
Coordinates: 1.430°S 36.687°E / -1.430; 36.687
CountryKenya
ProvinceRift Valley Province (formerly)
CountyKajiado county
Population
 (2019)
 • Urban
76,903[1]
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

The Keekonyokie slaughter[4] house located in Kiserian Center, just next to the Catholic Church or seminary, serves as an important economic hub for the people of Kiserian and its environs; meat slaughtered from the abattoir is transported to Nairobi city and other towns in Kenya. The Kiserian dam constructed down the river approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) away provides environmental and social benefits to the people of Kiserian town. Kiserian market is also an economic hub; various products get exchanged in the market, notably Maasai chukkas and food stuffs like potatoes, carrots and cabbages that get transported from Narok and other high land places.

See also

References
  1. Kiserian population statistics
  2. Team, Maplandia.com. "Kiserian Map | Kenya Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  3. "How do i get to Kiserian ? - Nairobi Forum - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  4. "Keekonyokie Slaughter House". Venture Capital for Africa. Retrieved 2017-05-08.


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