Mbitini

Mbitini

Mbitini

Place in Kitui County, Kenya

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]

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  1. [1]
    "Mbitini County Assembly Ward - Softkenya.com". 24 December 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Many flock to 'doctors' for dose of protection".
  3. [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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