Mr Elkana Ongesa, chairman of the giant Kisii Soapstone Carvers Cooperative Society, says in the past, accidents at quarries were rare. In recent years, over 20 lives have been lost. "Regrettably ...

The Kisii people are western Bantu speakers who are known for soapstone carvings and farming of bananas and indigenous vegetables. The county was originally established by British soldiers who were ...

Kisii county governor James Ongwae and county ... We plan to erect statues and monuments made from soapstone at designated areas in the county in honour of these heroes and heroines," explained ...