What is the Crying Stone of Ilesi?

A striking ~40 m rock column topped by a balancing boulder, with water that trickles down giving a 'crying' look — a landmark steeped in Luhya (Isukha) legend, beside the Kakamega–Kisumu road near Ilesi. No official entry fee is listed. Reports say the natural 'tears' have reduced in recent years.

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Sources: National Tourism Service Portal (Kenya)

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