Mbitini

Place in Kitui County, Kenya
1°10′S 38°09′E / 1.16°S 38.15°E / -1.16; 38.15CountryKenyaCountyKitui CountyPopulation
 • Total24,858 • Density189.6/km2 (491/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Mbitini is a growing market town in Kitui County, former Eastern Province, Kenya, that is approximately 40 km south-east of Kitui town. It is the administrative centre of Mbitini County Assembly Ward with a total population of 24,858.[1] Most of the inhabitants are poor peasant farmers. The small town is famous for traditional doctors who administer "Ngata", a traditional oath that is believed to protect people from bad omen in life.[2] People from other parts of Kenya and beyond travel to the town especially in the weekends for the 'dose' of protection.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Mbitini County Assembly Ward - Softkenya.com". 24 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Many flock to 'doctors' for dose of protection".
  3. ^ Adhiambo, Mercy. "It's my time to eat, says top witch doctor as Kenyan politicians seek help ahead of election".
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