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Top 5 buildings you'll have to visit when in Kisii Town

1. UMOJA ELIMU COMPLEX

This is the tallest building in town. The 10-storey building houses a number of education institutions like Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus. It is situated along the Kisii-Kisumu Highway.

2. ST JUDE

It is probably the busiest building in the busy town, housing a number of hotels like Kanyimbo and Mombasa hotels. A number of shops, clubs, cybers and hardwares are also located in this building that is next to the town's largest bus stage. A fleet of 'mama mbogas' line up here daily to meet there customers. A bodaboda stage bearing the building's is also located next to this building.

3. ZONIC HOTEL

This was the tallest before Umoja Elimu Centre came into existence. The building houses one of the most luxurious hotels in town that offers accommodation. Apart from the hotel, Zonic houses The Fountain Club which is known for its space and equipment, that is able to hold multi functions.

4. UHURU PLAZA

This is one of the most famous buildings in Gusii. The ground floor is best for banking, unlike the other floors that are best known for cyber cafes and beauty salons. Cosmetics are of plenty here also.

5. SHABANA BUILDING

Are you a communications enthusiast? Then you'll find your way here. This building houses the country's best network provider, Safari com's regional office.


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