Cultural preservation, tourism revenue, employment creation, heritage education
Got Ramogi Heritage and Tourism Development
Development of Got Ramogi hill as a cultural heritage and tourism site celebrating Luo migration history.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2017
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 300,000,000KES
Timeline
Tourism Development Initiated
County government and NMK began site development planning
Contractors
National Museums of Kenya
Technical PartnerNational heritage institution providing technical expertise
Politicians Involved
James Orengo
GovernorPromoted Got Ramogi tourism development as county flagship project
Benefits
Description
Got Ramogi is a sacred hill in Siaya County regarded as the final settlement point of the Luo people during their migration from the Nile Valley to the Lake Victoria region. The tourism development project aims to establish Got Ramogi as a major cultural heritage site with visitor facilities, interpretation centres, walking trails, and accommodation. The hill features ancient caves, sacred groves, and archaeological sites. The project is a collaboration between the county government, National Museums of Kenya, and cultural organizations. It aims to position Siaya as a cultural tourism destination in western Kenya.
Overview
Sacred cultural site for the Luo community tracing their migration from the Nile, with significant tourism potential