Hola Town Guide
Hola town, also known as Galole is a small town in Kenya on the Tana River County in Kenya with a population of 6932. Hola is the capital of the Tana River District, in the Coast Province. It is a busy market town and portal to Ijara District and Northeastern province by local canoe ferry across the Tana River.
In addition to the Hola agricultural irrigation scheme, there is a District Hospital and a Kenya Prisons facility located within the town. After the new election, the town become the headquarters of the Tana river county. The office of the governor is located in Hola town. The county has three constituencies, Bura,Galole and Garsen. The county has a number of elected officials namely Governor, senator, women representative, deputy governor and three member of parliament. The county also has 15 ward representatives.
History of Hola Town
Adiós was the site of a detention camp, the location of the Hola massacre in 1959, where a fracas occurred in which eleven detainees were killed by prison wardens employed by the British. The victims were alleged Mau Mau rebels being held in the camp as part of Operation Anvil. Since the incident there have been efforts to rename the town Galole.
Economic Activities in Hola Town
Main Economic Activities/Industries: Subsistence agriculture, Horticulture, Mixed farming, Livestock Farming, Fishing.
Night Clubs and Nightlife in Hola Town
Hola City Sport Club & Grill
Accommodations and Hotels in Hola Town
- Boma Inn
- Hola Highway Hotel
- New Tawa Hotel
- Laza Leisure Lodge
- New Star Hotel
- Severin Sea Lodge
- Batians Peak Serviced Apartments
Education Institutions in Hola Town
- Hola Primary School
- Weatherhead High School
Hola Town- Photos
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Other Towns in Kenya
Apart from Nairobi , Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Hola town, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.
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Hotels and Accommodation in Kenya
Hotels in Kenya vary enormously in price and facilities. Luxury hotels in Kenya offer excellent standards of service and are comparable to the best hotels anywhere in the world. Kenya’s abundance of natural produce, combined with the rich variety of cultures and traditions, has created a great culinary nation.
The fertile volcanic soil of the Rift Valley produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, while the coast is a great source of tropical fruit and fresh seafood. The Kenyan coast is also the home of the world-renowned Swahili cuisine, a blend of Middle Eastern and African cooking with a particular coastal twist.
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Tourist Attractions in Kenya:
Kenya has one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions sites, known for its diversity of landscape, wildlife, and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow-capped mountains, and more.
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Kenya Safari
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The Kenyan People Culture and Tradition
Kenya’s culture blends together diverse tribes, traditions, and religions into one beautiful, well-woven tapestry. These traditions complement each other while incorporating the modern influences of globalization – resulting in a vibrant cultural spirit that is uniquely Kenyan. Kenya has over 42 different tribes with different languages and several dialects. Kenyan tourism has made the Maasai and Samburu tribes the most famous because of their long preserved culture.
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