Rehema and her cousin Drasti are in the kitchen preparing dinner. They love cooking together.
“I am not sure I want to go study in Migori,” Rehema says.
“Why not? You were so excited about going to a boarding school yesterday!” Drasti says.
“Well, I was until I realized my friends will not be there, I will have to make new ones. Besides, I have never been to Migori,” Rehema says, sighing.
“How about I tell you about Migori County, it may make you feel better about the transfer,” Drasti suggests.
“Great! That would be very helpful. Please tell me,” a lively Rehema says.
“Migori has these stone structures that are a big mystery, no one seems to know how they were built or who built them. The site where they are found is called Thimlich Ohinga.” Drasti begins.
“Thimlich Ohinga means a frighteningly dense forest in the Luo language, that’s what the stone structures look like” Drasti continues.
Rehema is now intrigued and marks this down as a site to visit.
Drasti continues. “In the 1920s to 1950s, Migori was famous for gold mining at the Macalder mines.”
“Do they still mine gold?” Rehema asks.
“Yes, they do but only a few pieces can be found” Drasti answers.
“I think I would love to visit the Macalder mines and see if I can find some gold for myself,” Rehema says laughingly.
“Absolutely!”Drasti says.
“It does sound like a beautiful place, I have heard of the Gogo Falls, they are a huge tourist attraction,” Rehema says.
“Yes, it is picturesque! They are not too far from the Thimlich Ohinga. The falls are a source of hydroelectric power, first built by the colonialist in the 1950s to power the gold mining at Macalder” Drasti says.
“Wow, it is all so connected. If nothing else our school field trips will be to some amazing sites.” Rehema observes.
With Rehema feeling better, they continue cooking. Besides beauty, these field trips will be great for Rehema to make new friends.